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Chemotherapy and Local Excision for Colorectal Cancer
Study Summary
This trial will test whether changes to the standard of care for rectal cancer can reduce the rate of distant recurrence and improve quality of life.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am 18 years old or older.You are pregnant.My tumor is located in the lower or middle part of my rectum.I have been diagnosed with rectal cancer.I am under 18 years old.My cancer stage was determined using a physical exam and various scans.My cancer is at a specific stage and hasn't spread far.
- Group 1: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Follow-up Surgery
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the research study open to further recruitment?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the specified trial is actively recruiting volunteers; it was originally posted on February 26th 2016 and last adjusted on July 19th 2021."
What criteria does one need to fulfill in order to be a suitable candidate for the clinical trial?
"The trial requires 15 adults aged between 18 and 95 to have adenocarcinoma, be in clinical stage T3/N0-N1M0 or lower that necessitates abdominal perineal resection, and pass the physical exam administered by their primary surgeon."
How many participants are engaging in this research trial?
"Affirmative, as per clinicaltrials.gov's documentation, this trial is actively enlisting participants. It was first published on February 26th 2016 and updated on July 19th 2021. The experiment requires the recruitment of 15 subjects from 1 site."
Does this trial accept individuals of an advanced age?
"To take part in this clinical trial, individuals must be between 18 and 95 years old. Separately, 12 studies are open for minors while 939 trials are accessible to those over the age of 65."
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