New radiation combo offers hope for elderly rectal cancer patients who Can't have surgery
NCT ID NCT06729645
First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a combination of two radiation therapies for elderly or frail patients with rectal cancer who cannot undergo surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can completely control the tumor and improve quality of life. About 80 participants will receive external beam radiotherapy plus a high-dose internal radiation boost placed directly in the rectum.
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Frankfurt Universitätsklinikum
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60590, Germany
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Klinik für Strahlentherapie, Cyberknife und Radioonkologie Universität zu Köln
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, 50937, Germany
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Klinikverbund Allgäu
Kempten, BaBaden-Württembergs, 87439, Germany
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Leipzig, Universitätsklinikum
Leipzig, Saxony, 04103, Germany
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