Anal Sphincter Prosthesis in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Anal or Rectal Cancer
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Anal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications
In brief
RATIONALE: An anal sphincter prosthesis may replace the need for a permanent colostomy and may improve the quality of life of patients who are undergoing surgery for anal or rectal cancer. PURPOSE: Clinical trial to study the effectiveness of an anal sphincter prosthesis in treating patients who have anal or rectal cancer and are undergoing surgery to remove the anus and rectum.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00059891
- Run by
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- People needed
- 4
- Starts
- 2003-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2009-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2013-02-27
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
Where it is running
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York, United States
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