Low Anterior Resection Syndrome and Rectal Irrigation Study — LARRIS  

Anterior Resection Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title: Low Anterior Resection Syndrome and Rectal Irrigation Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Prospective study assessing treatment acceptability and the impact of rectal irrigation on patients with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) in terms of quality of life and bowel function.

Clinical Trial Description

Aims: To assess if rectal irrigation improves patient symptoms and quality of life in patients with LARS and to see if the treatment is acceptable to patients.

Methods: This is a mixed methods evaluation study on functional outcomes in patients who have undergone anterior resection for rectal neoplasia and who have had bowel continuity restored between Jan 2009 and Jan 2014. Those patients deemed to have LARS who consent to participation in the study will be offered rectal irrigation. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anterior Resection Syndrome
• Syndrome

• NCT number: NCT04246775
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 2015
• Completion date: July 2016