NCT03257332 - Clinical Trial References

Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
Phase 3: The drug or treatment is given to large groups of people to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.
Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.

Citation(s)

Emmertsen KJ, Laurberg S; Rectal Cancer Function Study Group
Impact of bowel dysfunction on quality of life after sphincter-preserving resection for rectal cancer. Br J Surg. 2013 Sep;100(10):1377-87. doi: 10.1002/bjs.9223.
Lai X, Wong FK, Ching SS
Review of bowel dysfunction of rectal cancer patients during the first five years after sphincter-preserving surgery: a population in need of nursing attention. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2013 Oct;17(5):681-92. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2013.06.001. Epub 2013 Jul 17. Review.
Ma B, Gao P, Song Y, Zhang C, Zhang C, Wang L, Liu H, Wang Z
Transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of oncological and perioperative outcomes compared with laparoscopic total mesorectal excision. BMC Cancer. 2016 Jul 4;16:380. doi: 10.1186/s12885-016-2428-5. Review.

The EDFI-Cohort: Determining Early Development of Faecal Incontinence and Anorectal Muscle Function After Curative Surgery for Rectal Cancer.

Clinical trial NCT03257332 - References