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Chronic Loose Stools Following Right-sided Hemicolectomy for Colon Cancer and the Association With Bile Acid Malabsorption and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Using a Novel Sampling Device
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about gastrointestinal symptoms in participants who have undergone SC or RC and their impact on the quality of life of these participants.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-10-31
Completion Date
2028-12-30
Last Updated
2025-10-23
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
Capscan
Participants will be asked to swallow 2 small devices (called Capscan), which will collect samples of intestinal fluid as they move through participants small intestine and colon. This device is not FDA approved but has been deemed to have no significant risk. The investigator can explain how it is designed to work. Participants will also answer surveys about participants quality of life. Participants in this study will be over after all study procedures are completed.
Locations (1)
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States