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Feasibility of Non-Operative Management of Rectal Cancer in a Rural Population

NCT04245683 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2023-03-07

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Summary

This is an observational research study. Patients with rectal cancer can choose different courses of treatment. This study will follow these patients over the course of approximately six years, depending on their treatment. Patients will be monitored through clinic visits and survey assessments to see how they do, how they feel regarding their treatment choices, and their outcomes. The surveys will analyze the impact of the patients' treatment choices, as well as patient adherence, in a rural setting.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Bowel/rectal resection

surgical removal of the portion of the rectum where the tumor was originally identified

OTHER

non-operative follow up

patients who choose the non-operative option will be required to adhere to a very intensive follow up protocol, including endoscopy and CT imaging

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bassett Healthcare

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Eric Bravin, MD · Bassett Healthcare

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-02-01
Primary Completion
2027-02-01
Completion
2027-08-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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