Status:

COMPLETED

Action of Synbiotics on Irradiated GI Mucosa in Rectal Cancer Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

Region Skane

Conditions:

Rectal Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate how bacteria and fibre interact with the epithelial cells of the gastrointestinal mucosa to reduce inflammation and to diminish tissue damage caused by radiatio...

Detailed Description

Thirty patients diagnosed with rectal cancer receiving short term radiation therapy 25 Gray (Gy) during one week preoperatively will be examined. The patients will be divided into three groups with te...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Rectal cancer/Adenocarcinoma recti
  • Informed Consent explained orally and written, understood, agreed and signed

Exclusion

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Previous radiation to pelvis area
  • Ongoing steroid or immunosuppressive therapy
  • Ongoing antibiotics therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03420443

Start Date

November 1 2008

End Date

November 1 2015

Last Update

February 5 2018

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