New combo therapy aims to save rectums in ultra-low cancer

NCT ID NCT05215379

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding immunotherapy to standard chemoradiation helps people with a certain type of ultra-low rectal cancer (MSS type) avoid permanent colostomy. About 200 patients who wanted to keep their anus were enrolled. The main goal was to see how many achieved a complete clinical response, meaning no cancer detectable after treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Colorectal Surgery in Changhai Hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200433, China

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