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NCT06823297
Can Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy be Ommited in Mid-rectal Cancer
This project aims to compare the oncological and functional outcomes of patients with mid-rectal cancer who have a low risk of local recurrence (without MRF involvement) and who either receive or do not receive neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT).
Main Question:
H0: In mid-rectal cancer patients without MRF involvement (cT2N+ and cT3Nx), there is no difference in 3-year disease-free survival between direct TME and TME after nCRT.
H1: In mid-rectal cancer patients without MRF involvement (cT2N+ and cT3Nx), direct TME is associated with worse 3-year disease-free survival compared to TME after nCRT.
Participants already taking both interventions as part of their regular medical care for rectal cancer will be recruited in a prospective database for 5 years.
Gender: All
Ages: 18 Years - Any
Mid-Rectal Cancer
Rectal Cancer Stage II
Rectal Cancer Stage III