NCT04114591

Brief Summary

This study adds to the understanding of the contributing factors leading to LARS, the long term effects of this syndrome post-operatively and its impact on quality of life.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
179

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2018

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2018

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 30, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 30, 2019

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 25, 2019

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 3, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

October 3, 2019

Status Verified

October 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

September 25, 2019

Last Update Submit

October 1, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • LARS incidence

    Incidence of LARS in patients who had anterior resection

    1 year

  • Risk factors

    Variable factors which might have contributed to LARS were the following: * Age * Gender * Diabetes mellitus * Pathological stage * MRI stage * Distance from anal verge * Surgical technique * Preoperative radiotherapy * Preoperative chemotherapy * Postoperative radio/chemotherapy * Type of anastomosis * Presence of stoma * Interval from stoma reversal * Duration of follow-up

    1 year

  • Life

    The association between LARS and quality of life was assessed.

    1 year

Study Arms (2)

LARS symptoms

Patient suffering from LARS as identified through LARS questionnaire

Procedure: anterior resection

No LARS symptoms

Absence of LARS symptoms

Procedure: anterior resection

Interventions

The distance from anal verge, preoperative radiotherapy and presence of stoma were analysed

Also known as: radiotherapy +/- chemotherapy
LARS symptomsNo LARS symptoms

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All adult patients \>18 years, under the care of all surgical firms at Mater Dei Hospital, who had undergone anterior resection for rectal cancer between January 2014 and December 2016

You may qualify if:

  • All adult patients \>18 years, under the care of all surgical firms at Mater Dei Hospital, who had undergone anterior resection for rectal cancer between January 2014 and December 2016

You may not qualify if:

  • colorectal cancer (\>15cm) from anal verge
  • permanent stoma
  • known disseminated or recurrent disease,
  • patient without restitution of bowel continuity after 1 year

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Mater Dei Hospital

Valletta, Malta

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Anterior Resection SyndromeNeoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesRectal DiseasesPostoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Svetlana Doris Brincat

    Mater Dei Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Surgical trainee

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 25, 2019

First Posted

October 3, 2019

Study Start

July 1, 2018

Primary Completion

January 30, 2019

Study Completion

January 30, 2019

Last Updated

October 3, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-10

Locations