This observational study is looking into why some people experience chronic loose stools after a right-sided hemicolectomy (surgery to remove part of the colon) for colon cancer. Researchers want to understand how this symptom affects your quality of life. The study will use a device called Capscan, which you swallow, to collect fluid samples from your small intestine and colon. This will help them learn about the bacteria and bile acids in your gut. The study is open to men and women aged 20 to 85 who have had colon cancer surgery. The main goal is to track overall survival for about one year after the study starts. The current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This is an observational study with a planned enrollment of 20 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized, blinded, or what phase it is.

What's involved

You would be asked to swallow two small Capscan devices, which will collect samples as they move through your intestines.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for overall survival through study completion, which is an average of one year.

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