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Compares treatment options for Early Low Rectal Cancer
Official title Short-course Radiotherapy Combined With CAPOX and PD-1 Antibody Versus Long-course Chemoradiotherapy Combined With CAPOX for Early Low-lying Rectal Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06462053
What this study is testing
What is PD-1 antibody (Toripalimab)?
PD-1 antibody (Toripalimab) is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for early low rectal cancer.
Also referred to as Toripalimab.
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
- TORCH-E2 is a prospective, multicentre, randomized phase II trial. 134 low-lying early (T1-3b/N0-1M0, distance from anal verge ≤5cm) patients will be recruited and assigned to Group 1 and Group 2 (1:1).
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- age 18-75 years old, female and male
- pathological confirmed adenocarcinoma
- clinical stage T1-3bN0-1, tumor maximum diameter less than 4cm
- the distance from anal verge less than 5 cm
- without distance metastases
You likely can't join if
- pregnancy or breast-feeding women
- pathological confirmed signet ring cell carcinoma
- clinical stage T1N0 and can be resected locally
- history of other malignancies within 5 years
- serious medical illness, such as severe mental disorders, cardiac disease, uncontrolled infection, etc.
- immunodeficiency disease or long-term using of immunosuppressive agents
See the full eligibility criteria
- age 18-75 years old, female and male
- pathological confirmed adenocarcinoma
- clinical stage T1-3bN0-1, tumor maximum diameter less than 4cm
- the distance from anal verge less than 5 cm
- without distance metastases
- KPS \>=70
- with good compliance
- microsatellite repair status is MSS/pMMR
- without previous anti-cancer therapy or immunotherapy
- signed the inform consent
- pregnancy or breast-feeding women
- pathological confirmed signet ring cell carcinoma
- clinical stage T1N0 and can be resected locally
- history of other malignancies within 5 years
- serious medical illness, such as severe mental disorders, cardiac disease, uncontrolled infection, etc.
- immunodeficiency disease or long-term using of immunosuppressive agents
- baseline blood and biochemical indicators do not meet the following criteria: neutrophils≥1.5×10\^9/L, Hb≥90g/L, PLT≥100×10\^9/L, ALT/AST ≤2.5 ULN, Cr≤ 1 ULN
- DPD deficiency
- allergic to any component of the therapy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shanghai, China
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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 to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Shanghai, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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