J-Pouch Colorectal Anastomosis or Straight Colorectal Anastomosis in Treating Patients With Rectal Cancer Who Have Undergone Surgery to Remove the Tumor

Study ID
NCT01110798

Study type
Interventional

Study phase
Not Applicable

Study status
Unknown status

Trial Acronym

Trial Summary

RATIONALE: It is not yet known whether a J-pouch colorectal anastomosis is more effective than a straight colorectal anastomosis in treating patients with rectal cancer who have undergone surgery to remove the tumor. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying J-pouch colorectal anastomosis to see how well it works compared with straight colorectal anastomosis in treating patients with rectal cancer who have undergone surgery to remove the tumor.

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Trial Starting Date

Oct 31,2009

Requirements

Gender All
Minimum age 18 Years
Maximum age N/A

Enrollement Limit

600