Artery size may predict cancer spread in rectal cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07419516

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 690 rectal cancer patients to see if the size of a specific artery (the middle rectal artery) on MRI scans could help predict whether cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. The goal was to create a tool that helps doctors decide if more extensive surgery is needed. The study found that certain imaging features, including artery diameter, were linked to lymph node spread, which could improve surgical planning.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal neoplasm rectum adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University

    Fuzhou, Fujian, 350004, China