New combo therapy aims to boost rectal cancer remission

NCT ID NCT07239466

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a natural supplement (β-hydroxybutyrate) to a standard treatment plan can help shrink or eliminate rectal cancer before surgery. The plan includes short-course radiation, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if more patients achieve a complete response (no cancer left). The study involves 25 adults aged 18-75 with locally advanced rectal cancer who have not had prior treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

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    Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China

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