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New treatment option for Rectal Cancer Stage I
Official title Tumor Local Excision +Postoperative Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for T1-2N0M0 Low/Ultra-Low Rectal Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06949098
What this study is testing
What is Chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for rectal cancer stage i.
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
- This study is a single-center, single-arm, prospective clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy of local excision followed by postoperative chemoradiotherapy in patients with early-stage low/ultra-low rectal cancer. The study plans to enroll 60 patients with T1-2N0M0 low/ultra-low 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 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥18 years, regardless of gender
- ECOG performance status 0-1
- Biopsy-proven rectal adenocarcinoma
- Distal margin of primary tumor ≤8 cm from anal verge
- Clinical stage I (cT1-2N0M0)
You likely can't join if
- Failure to meet the above inclusion criteria
- Patients refusing to sign informed consent
- Impaired cognitive function or psychiatric disorders
- Patients deemed ineligible by investigators
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥18 years, regardless of gender
- ECOG performance status 0-1
- Biopsy-proven rectal adenocarcinoma
- Distal margin of primary tumor ≤8 cm from anal verge
- Clinical stage I (cT1-2N0M0)
- Strong organ preservation preference with refusal to undergo abdominoperineal resection (Miles operation)
- The surgeon determined a local resection was feasible
- No contraindications to chemoradiotherapy
- Failure to meet the above inclusion criteria
- Patients refusing to sign informed consent
- Impaired cognitive function or psychiatric disorders
- Patients deemed ineligible by investigators
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 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 Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 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.