Rectal Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-03-06Clinical Trial Update: Study of Oxaliplatin/5-FU/Leucovorin Plus Vatalanib Versus Oxaliplatin/5-FU/Leucovorin in Patients With Previously Treated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial comparing oxaliplatin/5-FU/leucovorin with and without vatalanib in previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer has comp…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-03-03Clinical Trial Update: Placing Trust in Endoscopic Ultrasonography: Impact on Planning Conformal Radiotherapy of Cancer of the Esophagus and Rectum [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update evaluating how endoscopic ultrasonography informs conformal radiotherapy planning for esophageal and rectal ca…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-02-28Clinical Trial Update: Removal Time of Urinary Catheter After Laparoscopic Anterior Resection of the Rectum [NA]
This clinical trial examines the timing of urinary catheter removal after laparoscopic anterior resection of the rectum in rectal cancer pat…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-23Clinical Trial Update: Molecular Determinants Affecting Fluoro-L-thymidine (FLT) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in Rectal Cancer [Phase 1]
This clinical trial update describes a Phase 1 study examining molecular determinants that influence Fluoro-L-thymidine (FLT) PET imaging in…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-15Clinical Trial Update: Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) for Patients With Rectal Cancer [Phase 2]
A phase 2 trial testing intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for rectal cancer was terminated, and results have been posted.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-09Clinical Trial Update: Fish Oil Supplement in Rectal Cancer [NA]
A clinical trial evaluating a fish oil supplement in rectal cancer has completed. The update does not include reported results in the provid…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-07Clinical Trial Update: 5-FU, Aflibercept, and Radiation (RT) for Preoperative and Postoperative Patients With Stage II/III Rectal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating preoperative and postoperative radiation with 5-FU and aflibercept for stage II/III rectal cancer; results have bee…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-02-03Clinical Trial Update: Investigation of the Value of ctDNA in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surveillance of Surgically Resectable Colorectal Cancer [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial assessing whether circulating tumor DNA can aid diagnosis, guide treatment decisions, and monitor recurrence in surgi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-02-03Clinical Trial Update: Multicenter, Prospective, RCT：Investigation of Combined Modality Therapy for Locally Advanced Mid/Low Rectal Cancer. [NA]
This document reports a multicenter, prospective randomized trial investigating combined modality therapy for locally advanced mid/low recta…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-01Clinical Trial Update: Feasibility of Microdialysis by Laparoscopy [Phase 3]
Phase 3 study assessing the feasibility of using microdialysis by laparoscopy in rectal cancer; the trial status is completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2017-01-25Clinical Trial Update: Phase II Study of Zaltrap and Chemotherapy for Advanced Resectable Colorectal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase II study of Zaltrap (aflibercept) with chemotherapy for advanced resectable colorectal cancer has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2017-01-20Clinical Trial Update: Trial of Chemoradiation and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Rectal Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating chemoradiation with pembrolizumab for rectal cancer has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-01-12Clinical Trial Update: Low or High Ligation of the IMA With Apical Lymph Node Dissection in Rectal Cancer Laparoscopic Surgery [NA]
Clinical trial update comparing low versus high ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery with apical lymph node dissection in rectal cance…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-09Clinical Trial Update: Prognostic Value of Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) on Rectal Cancer Patients
The completed clinical trial evaluates whether the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has prognostic value for outcomes in rectal cancer p…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-01-04Clinical Trial Update: A Prospective Multi-Center Research on Bowel Dysfunction After Sphincter Preservative Surgery
A prospective, multi-center study investigating bowel dysfunction after sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-19Clinical Trial Update: The Feasibility and Safety of No-scar Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This clinical trial update reports on the feasibility and safety of no-scar transanal total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer in Phase 1…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-15Clinical Trial Update: Neoadjuvant Celecoxib and Capecitabine Combined With Pelvic Irradiation in Treating Patients With Stage II or Stage III Adenocarcinoma (Cancer) of the Rectum [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating neoadjuvant celecoxib and capecitabine with pelvic irradiation in stage II/III rectal adenocarcinoma was terminat…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-13Clinical Trial Update: Secondary Cancer Risk After Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer
A completed clinical trial update examining the risk of developing second primary cancers after radiation therapy for rectal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-08Clinical Trial Update: Gene Expression and FDG PET/MRI in Evaluating Treatment Response in Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Before Surgery [Phase 1]
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating gene expression and FDG PET/MRI to assess treatment response in locally advanced rectal cancer undergoin…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-12-02Clinical Trial Update: Translational Research in Identifying Molecular Mechanisms for Rectal Cancer Metastasis
This entry outlines translational research to identify molecular mechanisms driving rectal cancer metastasis. It lists China Medical Univers…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-22Clinical Trial Update: A Prospective Feasibility Study for TAMIS
This document reports a completed prospective feasibility study evaluating transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) for rectal cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-11Clinical Trial Update: Laparoscopic-Assisted Resection or Open Resection in Treating Patients With Rectal Cancer [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial comparing laparoscopic-assisted resection versus open resection for rectal cancer has completed; results posted in 2016.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-10Clinical Trial Update: Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy Utilizing Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy in Combination With Bevacizumab-FOLFOX [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial evaluating preoperative chemoradiotherapy with intensity-modulated radiation therapy in combination with Bevacizumab-FOLFOX fo…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-09Clinical Trial Update: A Study of Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin in Combination With Pre-operative Pelvic Radiotherapy in Rectal Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of capecitabine plus oxaliplatin with preoperative pelvic radiotherapy in rectal cancer, with results posted after completion.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-03Clinical Trial Update: Pre-op Rectal ChemoRad +/- Cetuximab [Phase 2]
Phase 2 study evaluating preoperative chemoradiation with or without cetuximab in rectal cancer. The trial is completed and results were pos…