Which pathology method spots more cancer spread?

NCT ID NCT06119867

NEW Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two methods of examining colon cancer tissue after surgery: the European method, which relies solely on pathologists, and the Japanese method, which involves surgeons in finding lymph nodes. The goal is to see if the Japanese method is as accurate as the European method in detecting cancer spread to lymph nodes, which is crucial for staging and treatment planning. The study will involve 430 patients who have had colon cancer surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Japanese pathological investigation
What this could lead to: If the Japanese method proves as accurate as the European one, it could offer an alternative approach for staging colon cancer, potentially improving treatment decisions.
What could go wrong: This is a comparison of diagnostic methods, not a treatment, so its direct impact on patient outcomes may be limited. The Japanese method's accuracy is unproven, and results may vary between labs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colon carcinoma colonic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COLONIC NEOPLASMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinic of coloproctology and minimally invasive surgery
RECRUITING

Moscow, Russia

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