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Aerobic Exercise and Guided Imagery in Low Anterior Resection Syndrome

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllBiruni University
NCT07732894 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) is a common complication after sphincter-preserving rectal cancer surgery and may negatively affect bowel function and quality of life. Although exercise has been shown to improve physical function and well-being in cancer survivors, evidence regarding its effects on LARS symptoms remains limited. This randomized controlled, multicenter study aims to evaluate the effects of an aerobic exercise program combined with guided imagery on bowel symptoms, quality of life, physical activity level, functional capacity, and psychological well-being in patients with LARS after rectal cancer surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving aerobic exercise and guided imagery in addition to standard care or a control group receiving standard care alone. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention per

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Upper-Middle-Lower Rectal Cancer * Having undergone surgery with TMJ * Having a protective ileostomy and a closed stoma * Being tumor-free according to laboratory reports (carcinoembryonic antigen), endoscopic findings, and abdominal ultrasonography and/or computed tomography data * Having at least minor LARS scores ("between 21" and "42") according to the -LARS scoring questionnaire * Having the ability to perform voluntary perineal traction contractions with perineal palpation * Being a volunteer with informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of incontinence or defecation disorder not related to rectal cancer * Having another type of surgery for rectal cancer (Hartmann procedure, abdominoperineal excision, transanal endoscopic microsurgical resection, or sigmoid resection) * Deterioration in general health, neurological disease and/or physical disability * BMI \> 30 kg/m2 (obese individuals) * Inability to answer questions or make interventions due to mental disorder
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What it tests

  • Exercise
  • guided imagery
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Where

1 site
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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