Could skipping radiation be just as effective for rectal cancer?
NCT ID NCT03875781
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using chemotherapy alone before surgery works as well as chemotherapy followed by radiation for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 540 adults with stage T3 or node-positive rectal cancer will take part. The goal is to see if avoiding radiation can maintain cancer control while reducing side effects.
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Locations
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BENOIST
RECRUITINGLe Kremlin-Bicêtre, Île-de-France Region, 94275, France
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