Colonic CancerMATRAC_TerNCT07713472
Abdominal Massage After Colon Surgery for Cancer
A study testing ABDOMINAL MASSAGE and Usual physiotherapeutic intervention in people with Colonic Cancer, run by University Hospital, Grenoble at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
Postoperative ileus is a transient gastrointestinal dysmotility following abdominal surgery that leads to bloating, abdominal distention, visceral pain, nausea, vomiting, and delayed passage of flatus and stool. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Colonic Cancer
- What is being tested?
- ABDOMINAL MASSAGE and Usual physiotherapeutic intervention
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 225 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- Jul 2026to 31 Aug 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults programmed to undergo surgery involving right, transverse or left colectomy due to cancer with anastomosis, regardless the approach (laparoscopy.
- Laparotomy and Robot-assisted). Patients must be able to follow the colorectal surgery unit's ERAS protocol.
- All included patients are required to have signed a study specific written informed consent form prior to inclusion in the trial.
Who cannot join
- Patients required emergency surgery (obstruction or peritonitis),
- A stoma for whatever reason,
- Rectal cancer,
- BMI > 40,
- Psychiatric disorders,
- An associated procedure, extensive resection,
- Pregnancy, deprivation of liberty by judicial or administrative decision, or being under legal protection and patients with a hierarchical link to the principal investigator.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France1 site
CHU Grenoble Alpes
Grenoble, 38043
mihaela BARBUT, MD, 33(0)476764802, MBarbut@chu-grenoble.fr
Fatah TIDADINI, 04.76.76.70.79, FTidadini@chu-grenoble.fr
About this study
Official title: Benefits of Abdominal Massage After Colon Surgery for Cancer Following an ERAS Protocol (MATRAC_Ter): a Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial
Postoperative ileus is a transient gastrointestinal dysmotility following abdominal surgery that leads to bloating, abdominal distention, visceral pain, nausea, vomiting, and delayed passage of flatus and stool. This paralytic state lasts longer when surgery involves the distal rather than the proximal digestive tract. Its incidence following colorectal surgery is between 10% and 30%. The main factors of postoperative ileus include age, predisposed constipation, method of anesthesia, type of surgical approach, perioperative analgesia, inflammatory reactions, and the psychopathology of the patient.
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) provides patients with optimal means to counteract or minimize the deleterious effects of surgery, in particular toward minimizing postoperative ileus. Expert consensus among surgeons, anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, and other team members has been reached that stated 24 clinical statements concerning preoperative, peroperative and postoperative periods that should be included in current rehabilitation programs in colorectal surgery.
Read more
In China, massage, a 3000-year-old therapy guided by the theory of Yin and Yang, is widely used to treat various diseases. Chapelle and Bowe showed that abdominal massage reduced experimental postoperative ileus in a rat model and suggested that the effect was due to the attenuation of inflammation.
Abdominal massage has not widely been applied after colorectal surgery. Due to the scarcity of literature on abdominal massage, it has never been considered to be part of ERAS recommendations in colorectal surgery. Nevertheless, massage involving profound maneuvering of the viscera through abdominal palpation and breathing has been used as part of the local postoperative protocol in our department for many years with interesting results, and no complication has been reported. To our knowledge, only one study has explored the effect of mechanical abdominal massage on the duration of ileus after colectomy.
The aim of this prospective, multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to compare return of intestinal transit using the GI-2 criteria as defined by the time to first defecation and time to tolerance of solid food following the operation in two groups of patients following an ERAS protocol for colonic cancer surgery, one with and the other without early postoperative abdominal massage.
- Conditions
- Colonic Cancer
- Being tested
- ABDOMINAL MASSAGE, Usual physiotherapeutic intervention
- Keywords
- Postoperative ileus, Surgery, Colonic cancer, Abdominal massage, Physiotherapy
- Medical subject headings
- Colonic Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ABDOMINAL MASSAGEOther
Abdominal massage is not widely applied amongst general surgery team and is not part of the recommendation. This technique refers to profound manœuvrers of visceras through abdominal palpation and breathing, and has been used as part of the local protocol of Grenoble Alps University Hospital for many years with satisfactory results. No complications have been reported.
Usual physiotherapeutic interventionOther
the usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercices). Each patients will be treated following the ERAS Guideline. - At D + 1post-surgical: 1 - First lift with verticalization. 2 - A session with the Cliniflo® in a seated position. 3 - Walk at least 100 m with the help of the physiotherapist. At- D + 2 and D + 3 post-surgical Same session as on D + 1 with progressive increase in the walking perimeter. Add up and down stairs on D+ 3 In this experimental arm, a abdominal massage will be performed in addition to the usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercices). The sessions take place on D+1, D+2 and D+3 post-surgical The first session is performed at least 20 hours after surgery (incision begins) Never within an hour of a meal. The session is timed.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal massage and usual physiotherapeutic intervention | Experimental | the usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercices). Each patients will be treated following the ERAS Guideline. - At D + 1post-surgical: 1 - First lift with verticalization. 2 - A session with the Cliniflo® in a seated position. 3 - Walk at least 100 m with the help of the physiotherapist. At- D + 2 and D + 3 post-surgical Same session as on D + 1 with progressive increase in the walking perimeter. Add up and down stairs on D+ 3 In this experimental arm, a abdominal massage will be performed in addition to the usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercices). The sessions take place on D+1, D+2 and D+3 post-surgical The first session is performed at least 20 hours after surgery (incision begins) Never within an hour of a meal. The session is timed. Receives: Other: ABDOMINAL MASSAGE; Other: Usual physiotherapeutic intervention |
| Usual physiotherapeutic intervention | Active comparator | the usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercises). Each patient will be treated following the ERAS Guideline. - At D + 1 post-surgical: 1 - First lift with verticalization. 2 - A session with the Cliniflo® in a seated position. 3 - Walk at least 100 m with the help of the physiotherapist. At- D+2 and D+3 post-surgical Same session as on D+1 with progressive increase in the walking perimeter. Add up and down stairs on D+ 3. Receives: Other: Usual physiotherapeutic intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Evaluate the effectiveness of abdominal massage on the resumption of digestive transit after colonic resection surgery for cancer as part of ERAS protocol.
The primary outcomes is the return of intestinal transit, as defined by the time to first defaecation and time to tolerance of solid food following the operation, calculated in hours from skin closure.
Measured: Through study completion, 30 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jul 2026
- Study startJul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Aug 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (15)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Colonic CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, GrenobleThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 225 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07713472
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 38RC26.0102
- Acronym
- MATRAC_Ter
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
van Bree SH, Vlug MS, Bemelman WA, Hollmann MW, Ubbink DT, Zwinderman AH, de Jonge WJ, Snoek SA, Bolhuis K, van der Zanden E, The FO, Bennink RJ, Boeckxstaens GE. Faster recovery of gastrointestinal transit after laparoscopy and fast-track care in patients undergoing colonic surgery. Gastroenterology. 2011 Sep;141(3):872-880.e1-4. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2011.05.034. Epub 2011 May 26.
PubMed 21699777Le Blanc-Louvry I, Costaglioli B, Boulon C, Leroi AM, Ducrotte P. Does mechanical massage of the abdominal wall after colectomy reduce postoperative pain and shorten the duration of ileus? Results of a randomized study. J Gastrointest Surg. 2002 Jan-Feb;6(1):43-9. doi: 10.1016/s1091-255x(01)00009-9.
PubMed 11986017Vincent D, Barbut M, Fisher J, et al. Is there any benefit to immediate postoperative abdominal massage in colorectal surgery? La revue de kinésithérapie 2026; in press
Faucheron JL, Vincent D, Barbut M, Jacquet-Perrin I, Sage PY, Foote A, Quesada JL, Trilling B, Tidadini F. How long for gastrointestinal recovery following small bowel, right, or left colonic resection with anastomosis in a full fast-track recovery protocol? Int J Colorectal Dis. 2025 Apr 14;40(1):93. doi: 10.1007/s00384-025-04855-4.
PubMed 40229620Faucheron JL, Vincent D, Barbut M, Jacquet-Perrin I, Sage PY, Foote A, Bellier A, Quesada JL, Tidadini F, Trilling B. Abdominal massage to prevent ileus after colorectal surgery. A single-center, prospective, randomized clinical trial: the MATRAC Trial. Tech Coloproctol. 2024 Mar 22;28(1):42. doi: 10.1007/s10151-024-02914-6.
PubMed 38517591Wang Y, Xu J, Bao R, Li Z. Massage for gastrointestinal function among participants after abdominal surgery. A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine 21201.100(49):e28087 12. Chapelle SL, Bove GM. Visceral massage reduces postoperative ileus in a rat model. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2013;17:83-88
Trilling B, Sage PY, Faucheron JL. What is fast track multimodal management of colorectal cancer surgery in real life? Tech Coloproctol. 2018 May;22(5):401-402. doi: 10.1007/s10151-018-1799-9. Epub 2018 Jun 1. No abstract available.
PubMed 29855815Gustafsson UO, Scott MJ, Hubner M, Nygren J, Demartines N, Francis N, Rockall TA, Young-Fadok TM, Hill AG, Soop M, de Boer HD, Urman RD, Chang GJ, Fichera A, Kessler H, Grass F, Whang EE, Fawcett WJ, Carli F, Lobo DN, Rollins KE, Balfour A, Baldini G, Riedel B, Ljungqvist O. Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS(R)) Society Recommendations: 2018. World J Surg. 2019 Mar;43(3):659-695. doi: 10.1007/s00268-018-4844-y.
PubMed 30426190Alfonsi P, Slim K, Chauvin M, Mariani P, Faucheron JL, Fletcher D; Working Group of Societe francaise d'anesthesie et reanimation (SFAR); Societe francaise de chirurgie digestive (SFCD). French guidelines for enhanced recovery after elective colorectal surgery. J Visc Surg. 2014 Feb;151(1):65-79. doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2013.10.006. Epub 2013 Dec 27.
PubMed 24378143Mazzotta E, Villalobos-Hernandez EC, Fiorda-Diaz J, Harzman A, Christofi FL. Postoperative Ileus and Postoperative Gastrointestinal Tract Dysfunction: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Novel Treatment Strategies Beyond Colorectal Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols. Front Pharmacol. 2020 Nov 24;11:583422. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2020.583422. eCollection 2020.
PubMed 33390950Bragg D, El-Sharkawy AM, Psaltis E, Maxwell-Armstrong CA, Lobo DN. Postoperative ileus: Recent developments in pathophysiology and management. Clin Nutr. 2015 Jun;34(3):367-76. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2015.01.016. Epub 2015 Jan 31.
PubMed 25819420Sugawara K, Kawaguchi Y, Nomura Y, Suka Y, Kawasaki K, Uemura Y, Koike D, Nagai M, Furuya T, Tanaka N. Perioperative Factors Predicting Prolonged Postoperative Ileus After Major Abdominal Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg. 2018 Mar;22(3):508-515. doi: 10.1007/s11605-017-3622-8. Epub 2017 Nov 8.
PubMed 29119528Venara A, Neunlist M, Slim K, Barbieux J, Colas PA, Hamy A, Meurette G. Postoperative ileus: Pathophysiology, incidence, and prevention. J Visc Surg. 2016 Dec;153(6):439-446. doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.08.010. Epub 2016 Sep 23.
PubMed 27666979Kronberg U, Kiran RP, Soliman MS, Hammel JP, Galway U, Coffey JC, Fazio VW. A characterization of factors determining postoperative ileus after laparoscopic colectomy enables the generation of a novel predictive score. Ann Surg. 2011 Jan;253(1):78-81. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0b013e3181fcb83e.
PubMed 21233608Vather R, Trivedi S, Bissett I. Defining postoperative ileus: results of a systematic review and global survey. J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 May;17(5):962-72. doi: 10.1007/s11605-013-2148-y. Epub 2013 Feb 2.
PubMed 23377782
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Benefits of Abdominal Massage After Colon Surgery for Cancer Following an ERAS Protocol (MATRAC_Ter): a Multicenter, Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07713472
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MATRAC_Ter / 38RC26.0102
- Conditions
- Colonic Cancer
- Keywords
- Postoperative ileus, Surgery, Colonic cancer, Abdominal massage, Physiotherapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 225 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, GrenobleUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Postoperative ileus is a transient gastrointestinal dysmotility following abdominal surgery that leads to bloating, abdominal distention, visceral pain, nausea, vomiting, and delayed passage of flatus and stool. This paralytic state lasts longer when surgery involves the distal rather than the proximal digestive tract. Its incidence following colorectal surgery is between 10% and 30%. The main factors of postoperative ileus include age, predisposed constipation, method of anesthesia, type of surgical approach, perioperative analgesia, inflammatory reactions, and the psychopathology of the patient.
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) provides patients with optimal means to counteract or minimize the deleterious effects of surgery, in particular toward minimizing postoperative ileus. Expert consensus among surgeons, anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, dieticians, and other team members has been reached that stated 24 clinical statements concerning preoperative, peroperative and postoperative periods that should be included in current rehabilitation programs in colorectal surgery.
In China, massage, a 3000-year-old therapy guided by the theory of Yin and Yang, is widely used to treat various diseases. Chapelle and Bowe showed that abdominal massage reduced experimental postoperative ileus in a rat model and suggested that the effect was due to the attenuation of inflammation.
Abdominal massage has not widely been applied after colorectal surgery. Due to the scarcity of literature on abdominal massage, it has never been considered to be part of ERAS recommendations in colorectal surgery. Nevertheless, massage involving profound maneuvering of the viscera through abdominal palpation and breathing has been used as part of the local postoperative protocol in our department for many years with interesting results, and no complication has been reported. To our knowledge, only one study has explored the effect of mechanical abdominal massage on the duration of ileus after colectomy.
The aim of this prospective, multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to compare return of intestinal transit using the GI-2 criteria as defined by the time to first defecation and time to tolerance of solid food following the operation in two groups of patients following an ERAS protocol for colonic cancer surgery, one with and the other without early postoperative abdominal massage.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal massage and usual physiotherapeutic intervention | Experimental | Other: ABDOMINAL MASSAGE, Other: Usual physiotherapeutic interventionthe usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercices). Each patients will be treated following the ERAS Guideline. - At D + 1post-surgical: 1 - First lift with verticalization. 2 - A session with the Cliniflo® in a seated position. 3 - Walk at least 100 m with the help of the physiotherapist. At- D + 2 and D + 3 post-surgical Same session as on D + 1 with progressive increase in the walking perimeter. Add up and down stairs on D+ 3 In this experimental arm, a abdominal massage will be performed in addition to the usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercices). The sessions take place on D+1, D+2 and D+3 post-surgical The first session is performed at least 20 hours after surgery (incision begins) Never within an hour of a meal. The session is timed. |
| Usual physiotherapeutic intervention | Active comparator | Other: Usual physiotherapeutic interventionthe usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercises). Each patient will be treated following the ERAS Guideline. - At D + 1 post-surgical: 1 - First lift with verticalization. 2 - A session with the Cliniflo® in a seated position. 3 - Walk at least 100 m with the help of the physiotherapist. At- D+2 and D+3 post-surgical Same session as on D+1 with progressive increase in the walking perimeter. Add up and down stairs on D+ 3. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Adults programmed to undergo surgery involving right, transverse or left colectomy due to cancer with anastomosis, regardless the approach (laparoscopy.
- Laparotomy and Robot-assisted). Patients must be able to follow the colorectal surgery unit's ERAS protocol.
- All included patients are required to have signed a study specific written informed consent form prior to inclusion in the trial.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Patients required emergency surgery (obstruction or peritonitis),
- A stoma for whatever reason,
- Rectal cancer,
- BMI > 40,
- Psychiatric disorders,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ABDOMINAL MASSAGEAbdominal massage is not widely applied amongst general surgery team and is not part of the recommendation. This technique refers to profound manœuvrers of visceras through abdominal palpation and breathing, and has been used as part of the local protocol of Grenoble Alps University Hospital for many years with satisfactory results. No complications have been reported. | Other | abdominal massage and usual physiotherapeutic intervention |
| Usual physiotherapeutic interventionthe usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercices). Each patients will be treated following the ERAS Guideline. - At D + 1post-surgical: 1 - First lift with verticalization. 2 - A session with the Cliniflo® in a seated position. 3 - Walk at least 100 m with the help of the physiotherapist. At- D + 2 and D + 3 post-surgical Same session as on D + 1 with progressive increase in the walking perimeter. Add up and down stairs on D+ 3 In this experimental arm, a abdominal massage will be performed in addition to the usual physiotherapeutic intervention (respiratory and walking exercices). The sessions take place on D+1, D+2 and D+3 post-surgical The first session is performed at least 20 hours after surgery (incision begins) Never within an hour of a meal. The session is timed. | Other | Usual physiotherapeutic intervention, abdominal massage and usual physiotherapeutic intervention |
Primary outcome
Evaluate the effectiveness of abdominal massage on the resumption of digestive transit after colonic resection surgery for cancer as part of ERAS protocol.
Time frame: Through study completion, 30 days
The primary outcomes is the return of intestinal transit, as defined by the time to first defaecation and time to tolerance of solid food following the operation, calculated in hours from skin closure.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Jul 2026.
- Background: PubMed 21699777van Bree SH, Vlug MS, Bemelman WA, Hollmann MW, Ubbink DT, Zwinderman AH, de Jonge WJ, Snoek SA, Bolhuis K, van der Zanden E, The FO, Bennink RJ, Boeckxstaens GE. Faster recovery of gastrointestinal transit after laparoscopy and fast-track care in patients undergoing colonic surgery. Gastroenterology. 2011 Sep;141(3):872-880.e1-4. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2011.05.034. Epub 2011 May 26.
- Background: PubMed 11986017Le Blanc-Louvry I, Costaglioli B, Boulon C, Leroi AM, Ducrotte P. Does mechanical massage of the abdominal wall after colectomy reduce postoperative pain and shorten the duration of ileus? Results of a randomized study. J Gastrointest Surg. 2002 Jan-Feb;6(1):43-9. doi: 10.1016/s1091-255x(01)00009-9.
- BackgroundVincent D, Barbut M, Fisher J, et al. Is there any benefit to immediate postoperative abdominal massage in colorectal surgery? La revue de kinésithérapie 2026; in press
- Background: PubMed 40229620Faucheron JL, Vincent D, Barbut M, Jacquet-Perrin I, Sage PY, Foote A, Quesada JL, Trilling B, Tidadini F. How long for gastrointestinal recovery following small bowel, right, or left colonic resection with anastomosis in a full fast-track recovery protocol? Int J Colorectal Dis. 2025 Apr 14;40(1):93. doi: 10.1007/s00384-025-04855-4.
- Background: PubMed 38517591Faucheron JL, Vincent D, Barbut M, Jacquet-Perrin I, Sage PY, Foote A, Bellier A, Quesada JL, Tidadini F, Trilling B. Abdominal massage to prevent ileus after colorectal surgery. A single-center, prospective, randomized clinical trial: the MATRAC Trial. Tech Coloproctol. 2024 Mar 22;28(1):42. doi: 10.1007/s10151-024-02914-6.
- BackgroundWang Y, Xu J, Bao R, Li Z. Massage for gastrointestinal function among participants after abdominal surgery. A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine 21201.100(49):e28087 12. Chapelle SL, Bove GM. Visceral massage reduces postoperative ileus in a rat model. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2013;17:83-88
- Background: PubMed 29855815Trilling B, Sage PY, Faucheron JL. What is fast track multimodal management of colorectal cancer surgery in real life? Tech Coloproctol. 2018 May;22(5):401-402. doi: 10.1007/s10151-018-1799-9. Epub 2018 Jun 1. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 30426190Gustafsson UO, Scott MJ, Hubner M, Nygren J, Demartines N, Francis N, Rockall TA, Young-Fadok TM, Hill AG, Soop M, de Boer HD, Urman RD, Chang GJ, Fichera A, Kessler H, Grass F, Whang EE, Fawcett WJ, Carli F, Lobo DN, Rollins KE, Balfour A, Baldini G, Riedel B, Ljungqvist O. Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS(R)) Society Recommendations: 2018. World J Surg. 2019 Mar;43(3):659-695. doi: 10.1007/s00268-018-4844-y.
- Background: PubMed 24378143Alfonsi P, Slim K, Chauvin M, Mariani P, Faucheron JL, Fletcher D; Working Group of Societe francaise d'anesthesie et reanimation (SFAR); Societe francaise de chirurgie digestive (SFCD). French guidelines for enhanced recovery after elective colorectal surgery. J Visc Surg. 2014 Feb;151(1):65-79. doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2013.10.006. Epub 2013 Dec 27.
- Background: PubMed 33390950Mazzotta E, Villalobos-Hernandez EC, Fiorda-Diaz J, Harzman A, Christofi FL. Postoperative Ileus and Postoperative Gastrointestinal Tract Dysfunction: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Novel Treatment Strategies Beyond Colorectal Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols. Front Pharmacol. 2020 Nov 24;11:583422. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2020.583422. eCollection 2020.
- Background: PubMed 25819420Bragg D, El-Sharkawy AM, Psaltis E, Maxwell-Armstrong CA, Lobo DN. Postoperative ileus: Recent developments in pathophysiology and management. Clin Nutr. 2015 Jun;34(3):367-76. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2015.01.016. Epub 2015 Jan 31.
- Background: PubMed 29119528Sugawara K, Kawaguchi Y, Nomura Y, Suka Y, Kawasaki K, Uemura Y, Koike D, Nagai M, Furuya T, Tanaka N. Perioperative Factors Predicting Prolonged Postoperative Ileus After Major Abdominal Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg. 2018 Mar;22(3):508-515. doi: 10.1007/s11605-017-3622-8. Epub 2017 Nov 8.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing ABDOMINAL MASSAGE and Usual physiotherapeutic intervention in people with Colonic Cancer, run by University Hospital, Grenoble at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mihaela Barbut, MSc (00 334 76 76 48 02, mbarbut@chu-grenoble.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Evaluate the effectiveness of abdominal massage on the resumption of digestive transit after colonic resection surgery for cancer as part of ERAS protocol. (time frame: Through study completion, 30 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07713472, which also lists 15 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Jul 2026.