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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AZ Nikolaas

    RECRUITING

    Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, 9100, Belgium

  • AZ Turnhout

    RECRUITING

    Turnhout, Antwerpen, 2300, Belgium

  • CHA Libramont

    RECRUITING

    Libramont, Luxemburg, 6800, Belgium

  • CHR Sambre et Meuse (site Meuse)

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Namur, Namur, 5000, Belgium

  • CHU Ambroise Pare

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Mons, Hainaut, 7000, Belgium

  • CHU Brugmann

    RECRUITING

    Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1020, Belgium

  • CHU Charleroi

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Charleroi, Namur, 6042, Belgium

  • CHU Saint-Pierre

    RECRUITING

    Brussels, Brussels Capital, 1000, Belgium

  • CHU St Elisabeth

    RECRUITING

    Namur, Namur, 5000, Belgium

  • CHU UCL Namur

    RECRUITING

    Godinne, Namur, 5530, Belgium

  • CHU de Liège - Sart Tilman

    RECRUITING

    Liège, Liège, 4000, Belgium

  • Chirec Delta

    RECRUITING

    Auderghem, Brussels Capital, 1160, Belgium

  • Epicura

    RECRUITING

    Hornu, Hainaut, 7301, Belgium

  • Grand Hôpital De Charleroi

    SUSPENDED

    Charleroi, Namur, 6000, Belgium

  • Hôpital de Jolimont

    RECRUITING

    Haine-Saint-Paul, Hainaut, 7100, Belgium

  • Institut Jules Bordet

    RECRUITING

    Anderlecht, Brussels Capital, 1070, Belgium

  • UZ Gent

    RECRUITING

    Ghent, East Flanders, 9000, Belgium

  • UZA Antwerpen

    RECRUITING

    Edegem, Antwerpen, 2650, Belgium

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  • ZAS Antwerpen

    RECRUITING

    Antwerp, Antwerpen, 2610, Belgium

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