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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Oncologic Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer

NCT06638957 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 14951

Last updated 2024-10-15

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes, particularly focusing on stage distribution and recurrence-free survival in patients undergoing surgery at eight tertiary care institutions in Korea from 2018 to 2020.

Main Question Does the COVID-19 pandemic lead to more advanced stages of colorectal cancer at diagnosis and higher complication rates during surgery? Is there a significant difference in recurrence-free survival between CRC patients treated before and during the pandemic?

This study found that more patients presented with advanced-stage CRC during the COVID-19 pandemic, with significantly higher rates of tumor-related complications (perforations, abscesses, and preoperative obstructions), as well as an increase in open surgeries and combined resections.

No significant difference in recurrence-free survival was observed between the pre-COVID-19 and COVID-19 periods, although postoperative complication rates were higher, especially among rectal cancer patients and those receiving preoperative chemoradiotherapy.

Conditions

  • Colorectal Carcinoma
  • COVID 19

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • Gangnam Severance Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • Chonnam National University Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • Korea University Anam Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • Samsung Medical Center

    collaborator OTHER

  • Seoul Saint Mary's Hospital

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • In Ja Park

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-01-01
Primary Completion
2020-12-31
Completion
2024-09-20

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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