Should leftover rectal lesions be removed or watched? small trial aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07192627
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at people with rectal cancer who have small leftover spots after chemoradiotherapy. One group will have these spots removed with a scope, while the other group will just be watched closely. The goal is to see which approach leads to better cancer control after one year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
endoscopic mucosal dissection (procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could clarify whether removing small leftover lesions after chemoradiotherapy improves cancer control compared to simply watching them.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The best approach for these lesions remains uncertain.
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Assiut University
Asyut, 71515, Egypt
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