Clinical trials: Cancer of the Rectum
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Survivorship Promotion In Reducing IGF-1 Trial
This is a prospective, single-center randomized trial with three arms, and an allocation ratio of 1:1:1. The study design is an efficacy study to evaluate the effect of metformin and coach-directed behavioral weight loss versus…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- SPIRIT (NCT02431676)
- Testing
- Metformin, Coach Directed Behavioral Weight Loss, Self-control weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Colorectal Cancer
Translation of Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines to Practice: A System Intervention
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Results from randomized clinical trials and intervention studies have suggested that implementation of a CRC screening program for…
- Trial name
- NCT00122187
- Testing
- Electronic Consult System
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
Colorectal Cancer
Bevacizumab and Combination Chemotherapy as First-Line Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- OMEGA (NCT00467142)
- Testing
- bevacizumab, fluorouracil, irinotecan hydrochloride
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Clinical And Translational Study Of MK-2206 In Patients With Metastatic KRAS-Wild-Type, PIK3CA-Mutated, Colorectal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test a new drug called MK-2206 for metastatic colorectal cancer. This drug is being tested in a subgroup of patients with colorectal cancer whose tumors have changes in certain genes that may make…
- Trial name
- NCT01186705
- Testing
- MK-2206
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Rectal Cancer
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) for Patients With Rectal Cancer
This study will investigate short course radiation therapy using IMRT as an alternative to standard chemo radiation because prior studies have shown that this method of treatment will potentially reduce some fo the side effects…
- Trial name
- NCT01148056
- Testing
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Rectal Cancer, Colo-rectal Cancer
A Phase 1-2 Trial of Cetuximab in Combination With Oxaliplatin, Capecitabine, and Radiation Therapy Followed by Surgery for Locally-advanced Rectal Cancer
The objectives of this study are to: 1. To assess dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of capecitabine +/- oxaliplatin in a combination regimen with capecitabine and radiotherapy (Phase 1) 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00226941
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Oxaliplatin, Capecitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- George Albert Fisher
Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Study of Peposertib in Combination With Capecitabine and RT in Rectal Cancer
The main purpose of the study was to define maximum tolerated dose (MTD), recommended Phase II dose (RP2D) safety and tolerability of Peposertib in combination with capecitabine and radiotherapy (RT).
- Trial name
- NCT03770689
- Testing
- Peposertib 50 mg, Peposertib 100 mg, Peposertib 150 mg
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
Colorectal Cancer
An Observational Study of Avastin (Bevacizumab) in Combination With Xeloda (Capecitabine) And Oxaliplatin in Patients With Colorectal Cancer
This prospective observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of bevacizumab in combination with capecitabine and oxaliplatin as first-line treatment in participants with colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01399190
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin
- Where
- 9 sites in Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Rectal Cancer, Rectosigmoid Cancer
A Study Assessing Perfusion Outcomes With PINPOINT® Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging in Low Anterior Resection
This is a randomized, controlled, parallel, multicenter study to determine the difference in post-operative anastomotic leak rate in low anterior resection procedures where colon and rectal tissue perfusion is evaluated using…
- Trial name
- PILLAR III (NCT02205307)
- Testing
- PINPOINT, SPY Elite
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 347 people
- Sponsor
- Novadaq Technologies ULC, now a part of Stryker
Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Rectal Cancer
RO4929097 in Treating Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well RO4929097 works in treating patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. RO4929097 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Rectal Cancer, Stage IV Colon Cancer, Stage IV Rectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01116687
- Testing
- gamma-secretase/Notch signalling pathway inhibitor RO4929097, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Rectal Cancer
Dose Escalation Trial of Nitroglycerin, 5-flourouracil and Rad Therapy for Rectal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether topical nitroglycerin in addition to 5-flourouracil and radiation therapy are effective in the treatment of operable rectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01407107
- Testing
- Nitroglycerin 0.2 MG/HR, Nitroglycerin 0.4 MG/HR, Nitroglycerin 0.6 MG/HR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Colorectal Cancer
PROSPECT: Chemotherapy Alone or Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Undergoing Surgery
The standard treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer involves chemotherapy and radiation, known as 5FUCMT, (the chemotherapy drugs 5-fluorouracil/capecitabine and radiation therapy) prior to surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01515787
- Testing
- FOLFOX (chemotherapy), 5 FUCMT (chemoradiation), surgery
- Where
- 1,073 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,194 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Rectal Cancer
BrUOG 302:BYL719, Capecitabine and Radiation for Rectal Cancer: A Brown University Oncology Research Group Study
The primary goal of this Brown University Oncology Research Group is to determine that a safe dose of BYL719 can be administered with capecitabine and radiation in patients with rectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT02550743
- Testing
- BYL719, Capecitabine, Radiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- howard safran
Rectal Cancer
Study of High-Dose-Rate Endorectal Brachytherapy (HDRBT) in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Low Rectal Cancer
This research is being done to see how effective high-dose rate endorectal brachytherapy (HDRBT) is in treating cancer of the lowest part of the bowel (rectum).
- Trial name
- HDRBT (NCT01226979)
- Testing
- High-dose endorectal brachytherapy (HDRBT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Colorectal Cancer
Cetuximab and Capecitabine in Treating Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer That Failed Irinotecan Treatment
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00538291
- Testing
- cetuximab, capecitabine, gene expression analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer
Copper Cu 64 Anti-CEA Monoclonal Antibody M5A PET in Diagnosing Patients With CEA Positive Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies copper Cu 64 anti-carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) monoclonal antibody M5A positron emission tomography (PET) in diagnosing patients with CEA positive cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02293954
- Testing
- radionuclide imaging, positron emission tomography, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
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
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Trial Comparing Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Epidural Anesthesia for Pain Management in Colorectal Surgery
The primary outcome for this study is the Numeric Pain Score (NPS) for elective patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery that have been randomized to transversus abdominis plane block or epidural anesthesia for the…
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Colonic Diverticulosis
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT02591407)
- Testing
- TAP Block, Continuous Epidural Analgesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Michigan
Rectal Carcinoma, Rectosigmoid Carcinoma
Testing Diet Intervention Versus Non-Diet Intervention for Management of Bowel Symptoms in Rectal Cancer Survivors
This phase II trial studies how a diet intervention works in improving bowel dysfunction symptoms related in colon or rectal cancer survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT04205955
- Testing
- Best Practice, Dietary Intervention, Message
- Where
- 226 sites in United States, Guam
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network