Clinical trials: Cancer of Rectum
Prostate Cancer
Protection of Rectum From High Radiation Doses
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of diluted DuraSeal product as a spacer between prostate and rectum in prostate cancer low dose brachytherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01601691
- Testing
- DuraSeal
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oulu
Rectal Cancer
The Stockholm III Trial on Different Preoperative Radiotherapy Regimens in Rectal Cancer
Preoperative radiotherapy (RT) is recommended to many patients with localised rectal cancer, not previously treated with pelvic RT.
- Trial name
- Stockholm III (NCT00904813)
- Testing
- Short-course RT, Long-course RT
- Where
- 18 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 840 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Colorectal Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis
Study of Aflibercept And Modified FOLFOX6 As First-Line Treatment In Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
The primary objective of the study is to estimate the progression-free survival rate at 12 months for the two arms of the study.
- Trial name
- AFFIRM (NCT00851084)
- Testing
- aflibercept, oxaliplatin, 5-FU
- Where
- 37 sites in Australia, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 268 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Rectal Cancer
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation With RHUMAB VEGF (Avastin) for Rectal Cancer
Preoperative chemoradiation leads to increased pelvic control and overall survival, but both distant and local disease control remain problematic in locally advanced rectal cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00113230
- Testing
- Avastin (Bevacizumab, RHUMAB VEGF), Capecitabine, Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgical Resection for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00081289
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy, Capecitabine 1650 mg/m^2/day, Capecitabine 1200 mg/m^2/day
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Rectal Cancer
Sexual Function and Wellbeing in Males With Rectal Cancer
Preoperative radiotherapy and pelvic surgery is recommended to many patients with rectal cancer. For men there are theoretical reasons to believe that the treatment may effect hormone levels, spermatogenesis, sexual function and…
- Trial name
- NCT01216202
- Testing
- Preoperative radiotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer
Study of [F 18]HX4 Positron Emission Tomography (PET) as a Tool to Detect Hypoxia in Tumors
This pilot phase II study is designed as a test and retest study to investigate [F 18]HX4 as a reliable non-invasive PET imaging marker for detection of tumor hypoxia regions and to establish a threshold for [F 18]HX4 uptake in…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Liver Cancer, Rectal Cancer
- Trial name
- HX4-200 (NCT01075399)
- Testing
- [F 18]HX4
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Siemens Molecular Imaging
Rectal Cancer
Bevacizumab With Pelvic Radiotherapy And Primary Chemotherapy in Patients With Poor-Risk Rectal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and bevacizumab before surgery in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC).
- Trial name
- BRANCH (NCT01481545)
- Testing
- Radiation therapy, Oxaliplatin, Raltitrexed
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute, Naples
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Lymphoseek® as Lymphoid Tissue Targeting Agents in Colon Cancer(CNC)
45 patients undergoing a colon (large bowel/intestine)removal operation for the diagnosis of colon cancer will be included in this study. During colon operation the affected portion of the colon is removed.
- Trial name
- NCT01902953
- Testing
- Lymphoseek and VBD Sln dissection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Complete Neoadjuvant Treatment for REctal Cancer (CONTRE)
The purpose of this study is to find out how well patients with cancer of the rectum do if they get all of their other treatment - chemotherapy by itself followed by chemotherapy and radiation together - before surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01363843
- Testing
- FOLFOX6, RT with concurrent chemotherapy, Surgery
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- William Sikov MD
Colorectal Cancer
A Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) Plus Xeloda (Capecitabine) in Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.
This open-label study will assess the efficacy and safety of Avastin (bevacizumab) plus Xeloda (capecitabine) in combination with standard technique radiotherapy of the pelvic region in the neo-adjuvant setting in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT01227707
- Testing
- bevacizumab [Avastin], capecitabine [Xeloda], Radiation therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Cancer
PeLear CCC: Proyecto Latino Contra Cancer Colorrectal
The study aims to recruit 60 Spanish speaking individuals who identify as Latinos, are 18 years or older and attend the Saint Thomas More (STM) Church in Chapel Hill.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colon Rectal Cancer
- Trial name
- PeLear CCC (NCT06426927)
- Testing
- Colorectal Cancer Educational Videos in Spanish
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Liver Metastases, Recurrent Colon Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab Before Surgery and Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Treating Liver Metastases in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well giving combination chemotherapy and bevacizumab before surgery and radiolabeled monoclonal antibody therapy works in treating liver metastases in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
- Conditions
- Liver Metastases, Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Rectal Cancer, Stage IVA Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01320683
- Testing
- oxaliplatin, leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Low Anterior Resection, Proctosigmoid Resection
Radial Reload Open LAR Case Series
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the Radial Reload Stapler during open LAR for rectal cancer. The surgeon will complete questionnaires relating to the function of the device.
- Conditions
- Low Anterior Resection, Proctosigmoid Resection, Rectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01717014
- Testing
- Covidien Radial Reload Stapler with Tri-Staple Technology
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Colorectal Cancer
Neo-adjuvant Chemoradiation With Oxaliplatin/5-FU in Rectal Cancer
RATIONALE: 5FU based neoadjuvant chemoradiation (nCRT) is the standard of care for Stage II/III rectal cancer. Pathologic complete response (pCR) and downstaging have been associated with improved outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00831181
- Testing
- 5-FU, Oxaliplatin, leucovorin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Medical Center
Rectal Cancer
SHOrt Course Radiation and TASOX (TAS102 Plus Oxaliplatin) Chemotherapy in Operable Rectal Cancer
TASOX can be safely and efficaciously delivered after short course radiation, resulting in significant pathologic downstaging, allowing for an R0 pelvic resection, and providing local control in appropriately selected stage…
- Trial name
- SHORT (NCT04417699)
- Testing
- TAS 102, Oxaliplatin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Providence Health & Services
Colon Adenocarcinoma, High-Frequency Microsatellite Instability
M7824 in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer or With Advanced Solid Tumors With Microsatellite Instability
This phase Ib/II trial studies how well anti-PD-L1/TGFbetaRII fusion protein M7824 (M7824) works in treating patients with colorectal cancer (or with other solid tumors with microsatellite instability) that has spread to other…
- Conditions
- Colon Adenocarcinoma, High-Frequency Microsatellite Instability, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Rectal Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03436563
- Testing
- Anti-PD-L1/TGFbetaRII Fusion Protein M7824
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Non-Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum
A Phase I Study of AZD6244 in Combination With Capecitabine and Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum
Background: The investigational anti-cancer drug Selumetinib (AZD6244) prevents a protein found in rectal cancer from working properly, which may slow tumor growth and allow radiation and chemotherapy treatments to destroy more…
- Trial name
- NCT01134601
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy, Capecitabine, AZD6244
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Colo-rectal Cancer
The United States Healthy Living Study
The purpose of this study is to pilot test the efficacy of a patient-centered, tailored message intervention delivered via virtual human technology for increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening within guidelines.
- Trial name
- NCT03867409
- Testing
- message delivered via virtual technology
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Rectal Neoplasms
A Study of Pemetrexed and Folic Acid Given Before Surgery (Neoadjuvant Treatment) to Patients With Rectal Cancer.
The purpose of this study is to help answer the following research questions: If the study drug Pemetrexed can help patients with rectal cancer; If molecular biological parameters are correlated respectively changing due to…
- Trial name
- NCT00330915
- Testing
- pemetrexed
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company