Plain-English translation of NCT07463261 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
When surgeons remove rectal cancer, they reconnect the bowel to allow normal function. This trial is testing whether patients at low risk of complications can safely skip the creation of a temporary protective opening (called a stoma) after surgery. Half of the participants will have a stoma created, and half will not — as long as the surgery goes smoothly.
A temporary stoma protects the new bowel connection while it heals, but it requires a second surgery months later to close it and can affect quality of life. Doctors want to know if low-risk patients can avoid this extra procedure without increasing the chance of dangerous leaks at the surgical connection site.
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You will be randomly assigned to either have the surgery with a temporary stoma or without one. Either way, you'll have minimally invasive surgery to remove the cancer and reconnect your bowel. After surgery, you'll visit your doctor at 30 days and then every 3 months for a full year, with some follow-up done by phone. Your doctors will check for any complications and ask about your quality of life and bowel function using questionnaires.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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