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New treatment option for Colon Cancer
Official title ctDNA-guided Selection of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Regimens for Elderly Colon Cancer Patients After Surgery: A Single-center, Randomized, Controlled Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06609551
What this study is testing
What is 6-month adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-FU monotherapy?
6-month adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-FU monotherapy is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for colon 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
- The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the disease-free survival period of elderly patients with high-risk stage II and stage III colon cancer based on ctDNA detection. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can ctDNA detection effectively guide the assessment of disease-free survival in elderly patients with high-risk stage II and stage III colon cancer?
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- 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 70 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Patients aged 70-80, both male and female are eligible;
- Patients with histopathologically confirmed stage II high-risk or stage III colon cancer;
- Patients with an ECOG score of ≤2;
- Patients who are required to undergo tissue genetic testing;
- people who voluntarily participate in this study, sign the informed consent form, have good compliance, and cooperate with follow-up visits.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with one or more severe concomitant systemic diseases that, in the investigator\'s opinion, would impair the patient\'s ability to complete...
- Patients who have had a history of malignant tumors within 5 years.
- Any unstable systemic disease (including active infection, poorly controlled diabetes, poorly controlled hypertension, unstable angina, congestive...
- Patients suffering from severe mental illnesses.
- Patients who have participated in other clinical trials within 30 days prior to screening.
- Patients who are unable to undergo adjuvant chemotherapy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 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, 70 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.