Rectal Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-03-14Clinical Trial Update: A Trial of High Intensity Versus Low Intensity Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer [Phase 2, Phase 3]
Clinical trial update of a Phase 2/3 study comparing high-intensity versus low-intensity neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-12-09Clinical Trial Update: Induction Chemotherapy,Radiochemotherapy, Consolidation Chemotherapy in Preoperative Treatment of Rectal Cancer [Phase 2]
This document provides a Phase 2 clinical trial update on a preoperative treatment strategy for rectal cancer involving induction chemothera…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-11-18Clinical Trial Update: Genotype-driven Phase I Study of Irinotecan Administered in Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Stage II/III Rectal Cancer [Phase 1]
A Phase I, genotype-guided trial evaluates irinotecan given with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for patients with stage II/III rectal cancer.…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-10-25Clinical Trial Update: Resource-Sparing Curative Treatment for Rectal Cancer [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial update on a resource-sparing curative treatment for rectal cancer. The current status of the trial is unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-06-15Clinical Trial Update: A Study for Short Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy for Resectable Rectal Carcinoma [Phase 2]
Phase 2 study evaluating short preoperative chemoradiotherapy for resectable rectal cancer; current status is unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-06-03Clinical Trial Update: Study of Therapeutic Targets Tailored Ch and IMRT as Neoadjuvant Treatment in Rectal Carcinoma Patients [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating tailored chemotherapy and IMRT as neoadjuvant treatment for rectal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-05-25Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy, Irinotecan, and Cetuximab in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgery for Stage III or Stage IV Rectal Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating radiation therapy with irinotecan and cetuximab for patients undergoing surgery for stage III or stage IV …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-01-06Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy and Safety Study of Neoadjuvant in Treating Patients With Resectable Local Recurrent Rectal Cancer [NA]
This update describes a clinical trial evaluating neoadjuvant therapy in patients with resectable local recurrent rectal cancer; no efficacy…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-08-13Clinical Trial Update: A Questionnaire to Assess the Quality of Life of Rectal Cancer Patients With or Without Stoma
This ClinicalTrials.gov update describes a study to assess quality of life in rectal cancer patients with or without a stoma using a questio…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-06-11Clinical Trial Update: The Impact of Patient Positioning and Use of Belly Board on Small Bowel and Urinary Bladder Volume Irradiated in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Phase II Study [Phase 2]
A prospective Phase II clinical trial investigates whether patient positioning and belly board use during radiotherapy reduce irradiated vol…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-05-25Clinical Trial Update: Randomized Trial on Robotic Assisted Resection for Rectal Cancer [Phase 3]
An update on a randomized Phase 3 trial evaluating robotic-assisted surgical resection for rectal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-05-18Clinical Trial Update: The Clinical Study of Making the Evidence With Application of Da Vinci-Robot Assisted Low Anterior Resection in Rectal Cancer
This clinical trial update describes a completed study evaluating the use of Da Vinci robot-assisted low anterior resection for rectal cance…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2010-04-15Clinical Trial Update: The Randomised Study of Preoperative Radiotherapy With Consolidating Chemotherapy for Unresectable Rectal Cancer [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 randomized trial assesses preoperative radiotherapy with consolidating chemotherapy for unresectable rectal cancer; the status of …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-12-16Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of Bladder Volumes in Patients Receiving Radiotherapy to the Rectum, Using Kilovoltage Cone-beam Imaging
This clinical trial update discusses evaluating bladder volumes in rectal cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy to the rectum using kilovo…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-11-03Clinical Trial Update: Side-to-end Anastomosis Versus Colon J Pouch for Reconstruction After Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer (SAVE) [NA]
A clinical trial comparing side-to-end anastomosis versus colon J pouch reconstruction after low anterior resection for rectal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-08-25Clinical Trial Update: Treatment of Patients With Advanced Rectum Cancer With Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin Before, Under and After Radiation and With Adding Cetuximab to K-RAS Wild-type Patients [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating capecitabine and oxaliplatin given before, during, and after radiation therapy for advanced rectal cancer, with c…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-05-29Clinical Trial Update: Introduction and Influence of Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) in the Treatment of Rectal Cancer
This clinical trial update describes the introduction and influence of total mesorectal excision (TME) in the treatment of rectal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-04-14Clinical Trial Update: Use of Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) to Assess Tumor Response to Neoadjuvant Treatment for Distal Rectal Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial from the University of Sao Paulo investigates using PET/CT to evaluate tumor response to neoadjuvant therapy in dis…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2009-01-12Clinical Trial Update: Preoperative Chemoradiotheray for Rectal Cancer [NA]
Clinical trial update on preoperative chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer conducted by the Korean Rectal Cancer Study Group; the trial statu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-08-25Clinical Trial Update: Clinical Trial in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial in metastatic colorectal cancer (colon and rectal cancer) has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-03-21Clinical Trial Update: Early Reversal of Defunctioning Stoma Trial
This document provides an update on a clinical trial evaluating early reversal of a defunctioning stoma in rectal cancer, with the study sta…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-01-18Clinical Trial Update: Preoperative Chemoradiation Versus Short Term Radiation Alone With Delayed Surgery for Stage II and III Resectable Rectal Cancer [Phase 3]
Clinical trial update for a Phase 3 study comparing preoperative chemoradiation versus short-term radiation alone with delayed surgery in st…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2007-11-19Clinical Trial Update: Phase III Randomized Study of 5-FU, CoFactor, and Avastin vs. 5-FU, LV and Avastin for First-Line Colorectal Cancer. [Phase 3]
A Phase III randomized trial is evaluating 5-FU with CoFactor plus Avastin versus 5-FU with leucovorin plus Avastin as first-line therapy fo…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2007-11-14Clinical Trial Update: XELOX+Bevacizumab Followed by Capecitabine+Bevacizumab+Radiotherapy as Neoadjuvant Treatment of Locally Advanced Rectal Adenocarcinoma [Phase 2]
This Phase 2 trial evaluates neoadjuvant therapy with XELOX plus bevacizumab followed by capecitabine plus bevacizumab with radiotherapy in …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2007-07-25Clinical Trial Update: Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy With Cetuximab in Rectal Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial update examining preoperative chemoradiotherapy with cetuximab in rectal cancer, sponsored by the National Cancer C…