New study aims to find best rectal cancer treatment for seniors
NCT ID NCT06052332
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two standard treatment approaches for older adults (age 70+) with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see which approach helps people live longer and with fewer side effects. About 230 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional therapy or total neoadjuvant therapy before surgery.
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Conditions
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Locations
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AZ Nikolaas
RECRUITINGSint-Niklaas, East Flanders, 9100, Belgium
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AZ Turnhout
RECRUITINGTurnhout, Antwerpen, 2300, Belgium
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CHA Libramont
RECRUITINGLibramont, Luxemburg, 6800, Belgium
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CHR Sambre et Meuse (site Meuse)
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNamur, Namur, 5000, Belgium
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CHU Ambroise Pare
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMons, Hainaut, 7000, Belgium
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CHU Brugmann
RECRUITINGBrussels, Brussels Capital, 1020, Belgium
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CHU Charleroi
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCharleroi, Namur, 6042, Belgium
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CHU Saint-Pierre
RECRUITINGBrussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium
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CHU St Elisabeth
RECRUITINGNamur, Namur, 5000, Belgium
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CHU UCL Namur
RECRUITINGGodinne, Namur, 5530, Belgium
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CHU de Liège - Sart Tilman
RECRUITINGLiège, Liège, 4000, Belgium
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Chirec Delta
RECRUITINGAuderghem, Brussels Capital, 1160, Belgium
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Epicura
RECRUITINGHornu, Hainaut, 7301, Belgium
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Grand Hôpital De Charleroi
SUSPENDEDCharleroi, Namur, 6000, Belgium
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Hôpital de Jolimont
RECRUITINGHaine-Saint-Paul, Hainaut, 7100, Belgium
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Institut Jules Bordet
RECRUITINGAnderlecht, Brussels Capital, 1070, Belgium
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UZ Gent
RECRUITINGGhent, East Flanders, 9000, Belgium
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UZA Antwerpen
RECRUITINGEdegem, Antwerpen, 2650, Belgium
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ZAS Antwerpen
RECRUITINGAntwerp, Antwerpen, 2610, Belgium
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