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Rectal NeoplasmsNCT05109130

Change of Circulating Tumor Cells During Laparoscopic or Transanal Endoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer.

An observational study of Rectal Neoplasms and Neoplastic Cells, Circulating, run by Sun Yat-sen University at 1 site in China.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The primary purpose of this study is to compare the changes of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) at different time points in rectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic or transanal endoscopic radical resection. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Surgical approach
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
18 Oct 2021to 18 Oct 2025
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: 100 rectal cancer patients will be enrolled. Patients must be older than 18 years.

Who may be able to join

  • Mid-low rectal cancer.
  • Single lesion.
  • No metastasis.
  • Clinical Stage T2-3, N0-1.

Who cannot join

  • History of malignant tumors.
  • Acute bowel obstruction, bleeding or perforation.
  • Received neoadjuvant treatment.
  • Tumor over 6cm in diameter or in severe adhesion with surrounded tissues.
  • Severe other contradictions of surgery.
  • Pregnant women will be excluded.
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  • Exit Criteria:
  • The patient suffered from massive hemorrhage.
  • The operation mode needs to be changed according to the patient's condition.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Department of colorectal surgery, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655

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About this study

Official title: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

The primary purpose of this study is to compare the changes of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) at different time points in rectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic or transanal endoscopic radical resection. Our secondary purpose is to explore the effects of perioperative circulating tumor cells on tumor recurrence and metastasis.

Read the detailed description

Mid-low rectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors and the incidence has increased significantly in recent years. At present, surgery is still the most important and effective method for the treatment of mid-low rectal cancer. Traditional laparoscopic surgery and emerging transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) are the main methods. More than one-third of rectal cancer patients will eventually occur local recurrence and distant metastasis, which are the most important factors affecting prognosis. Circulating tumor cells may lead to distant metastasis, so the detection of CTCs in blood has important clinical significance in predicting the recurrence and metastasis of rectal cancer and monitoring treatment response. Due to the different degrees of contact between distinct surgical methods, this may lead to an increase in the quantity of CTCs in the blood, which may affect the prognosis of patients. Therefore, the investigators conducted a randomized controlled study to compare the changes in the quantity of CTCs in the central vein before, during and after operation in rectal cancer patients undergoing transanal endoscopic or laparoscopic radical resection. To explore the effect of two surgical methods on the risk of micrometastasis, and to provide evidence for the selection and improvement of rectal cancer treatment.

Being tested
Surgical approach
Keywords
rectal cancer, CTCs
Medical subject headings
Rectal Neoplasms, Neoplastic Cells, Circulating

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Surgical approachProcedure or surgery

    Different surgical methods for rectal cancer resection

Study groups in NCT05109130
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
laparoscopic surgeryLaparoscopic total mesorectal excision was performed on the enrolled patients.
Receives: Procedure: Surgical approach
Transanal endoscopic surgeryTransanal total mesorectal excision was performed on the enrolled patients.
Receives: Procedure: Surgical approach

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change of circulating tumor cells during laparoscopic or transanal endoscopic surgery

    To determine the changes of circulating tumor cells in rectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic or transanal endoscopic radical resection before operation and 5 days after operation.

    Measured: 1 years

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Disease free survival

    Determine relationship of CTC numbers and local recurrence and distant metastasis

    Measured: 3 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Nov 2021
  2. Study start18 Oct 2021
  3. Primary completion25 Oct 2022
  4. Study completion18 Oct 2025 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05109130
Sponsor's protocol ID
GIHSYSU-20
Status last verified
Apr 2023
First submitted
26 Oct 2021
Last updated
13 Apr 2023
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Rectal Neoplasms and Neoplastic Cells, Circulating, run by Sun Yat-sen University at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change of circulating tumor cells during laparoscopic or transanal endoscopic surgery (time frame: 1 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Apr 2023.

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