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Can a shorter radiation course beat anal cancer?

NCT ID NCT07775209

Disease control Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a shorter course of radiation therapy, given alongside standard chemotherapy, can effectively treat high-risk anal cancer. The standard treatment typically requires about 6 weeks of daily radiation, which can be a heavy burden for patients. The new approach uses a 23-fraction radiation schedule designed to be shorter while aiming to deliver a similar tumor-killing dose. The study will measure how many patients achieve a complete response at 6 months and will also track side effects and long-term outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hypofractionated radiation therapy given with standard chemotherapy (mitomycin C and capecitabine)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a shorter, more convenient treatment option for anal cancer patients, potentially reducing the burden of daily hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase study with a small number of participants. The shorter radiation course may not control the tumor as effectively as the standard longer course, and there is a risk of increased side effects.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 24 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2029

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Apr 2040

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Histologically or cytologically confirmed non-metastatic anal squamous cell carcinoma meeting one of the following criteria: T2 tumor measuring ≥4 cm T3 or T4 disease Any node-positive disease * Patients with HPV-associated (p16-positive) perianal cancer are eligible if the tumor extends to the anal verge * Karnofsky Performance Status \>60 * Creatinine clearance \>30 mL/min * Considered by the investigator to be appropriate candidates for concurrent capecitabine and mitomycin C chemotherapy * Ability to understand and willingness to provide informed consent * For participants of childbearing potential: negative pregnancy test or documented absence of pregnancy per institutional standard within 14 days prior to registration * Participants of reproductive potential must agree to use adequate contraception during study treatment and for 90 days after completion of therapy Exclusion Criteria: * Prior pelvic radiation therapy * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, would prevent safe receipt of radiation therapy or capecitabine * Prior or concurrent malignancy that, in the opinion of the investigator, could interfere with assessment of safety or efficacy * Current receipt of another investigational agent for treatment of anal squamous cell carcinoma

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anal carcinoma anal squamous cell carcinoma anus neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anal cancer

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