Could chemo and High-Dose radiation spare rectal cancer patients from surgery?

NCT ID NCT05412082

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study is testing whether giving chemotherapy first, followed by a higher dose of targeted radiation, can completely eliminate cancer in people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective enough to avoid the need for surgery. About 25 adults with this type of cancer will take part.

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Locations

  • University of Miami

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    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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