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Timing of Rectal Cancer Resection After Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy
Sponsor: Health Sciences North Research Institute
Summary
This pilot study will take place at Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury. Patients will be identified and screened for inclusion into the study once referred to a general or colorectal surgeon for resection of their rectal cancer. This may occur before or after preoperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT) but randomization will take place after CRT.
Official title: T4RC North: Timing of Rectal Cancer Resection After Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy; Does a Longer Wait Improve Outcomes?
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2016-03
Completion Date
2018-01-25
Last Updated
2026-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Extended Timing
Surgery will be performed at 10-11 weeks after completion of chemoradiotherapy.