Rectal cancer patients may avoid surgery with new Watch-and-Wait approach

NCT ID NCT06328361

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests whether people with rectal cancer who have a complete response to initial treatment can safely avoid surgery. About 200 participants will be monitored closely to see how well this non-operative approach works. The goal is to preserve the rectum and maintain good cancer outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • East Tallinn Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tallinn, Estonia

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  • Helsinki University Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Helsinki, 00290, Finland

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  • Jyväskylä Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Jyväskylä, Finland

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  • Kuopio University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kuopio, Finland

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  • North Estonia Medical Centre

    RECRUITING

    Tallinn, Estonia

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  • Oulu University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Oulu, Finland

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  • Satakunta Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Pori, Finland

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  • Seinajoki Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Seinäjoki, Finland

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  • Tampere University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tampere, 33400, Finland

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  • Tartu University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tartu, Estonia

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  • Turku University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Turku, Finland

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  • Vaasa Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Vaasa, 65100, Finland

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact

  • West Tallinn Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tallinn, Estonia

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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