Recruiting PHASE2 Rectal Cancer

Tests treatment safety and results for Rectal Cancer

Official title A Multicenter Single-arm P2 to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of the Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for cT2 Rectal Cancer

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05939661

What this study is testing

What is Chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for rectal cancer.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
A multicenter single-arm phase 2 study to evaluate safety and efficacy of the total neoadjuvant therapy of short course radiation therapy followed by neoadjuvant oxaliplatin/fluorouracil-based chemotherapy (CAPOX) for cT2 rectal cancer
  • Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 and older

You may be able to join if

  • 1\. The patient has been fully informed of the contents of the study and has given written consent. 2\. The patient has adenocarcinoma of the rectum...
  • Neutrophil count: greater than or equal to 1,500/mm3
  • Platelet count: \>= 10.0 x 104 /mm3
  • Hemoglobin concentration: \>=9.0 g/dL
  • Total bilirubin: 1.5 times or less than the upper limit of the institutional standard

You likely can't join if

  • 1\. underwent treatment by any of the following within a certain period of time prior to initiation of protocol therapy
  • extensive surgery (excluding CV port placement) within 4 weeks
  • Any anticancer therapy within 4 weeks
  • Radiation within 4 weeks 2. concomitant or pre-existing severe pulmonary disease (interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, severe emphysema, etc.)...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • 1\. The patient has been fully informed of the contents of the study and has given written consent. 2\. The patient has adenocarcinoma of the rectum confirmed by histological examination. 3\. No distant metastases are...
  • Neutrophil count: greater than or equal to 1,500/mm3
  • Platelet count: \>= 10.0 x 104 /mm3
  • Hemoglobin concentration: \>=9.0 g/dL
  • Total bilirubin: 1.5 times or less than the upper limit of the institutional standard
  • AST, ALT, ALP: 2.5 times or less than the upper limit of the institutional standard
  • Serum creatinine: 1.5 times or less than the upper limit of the institutional standard or creatinine clearance: 45 mL/min or more
What rules you out
  • 1\. underwent treatment by any of the following within a certain period of time prior to initiation of protocol therapy
  • extensive surgery (excluding CV port placement) within 4 weeks
  • Any anticancer therapy within 4 weeks
  • Radiation within 4 weeks 2. concomitant or pre-existing severe pulmonary disease (interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, severe emphysema, etc.) 3. patients who have had a colonic stent implanted 4. patients with...

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Osaka, Japan

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Osaka, Japan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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