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Empty bladder may steady the target in rectal cancer radiation

NCT ID NCT04323722

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether having an empty bladder reduces movement of the mesorectum (tissue around the rectum) during radiotherapy for rectal cancer. About 50 adults with rectal cancer receive planning CT scans and weekly CBCT scans under both empty and full bladder conditions. The goal is to see if bladder depletion leads to more stable positioning, which could improve treatment accuracy.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If confirmed, emptying the bladder before radiotherapy could make treatment more precise, potentially reducing side effects for rectal cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead to changes in practice, and individual anatomy varies.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

53 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2020

Finished

Sep 2024

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: * Histologically confirmed rectal adenocarcinoma * T2 N+ or T3 any N, eligible for radiotherapy or neo-adjuvant radio-chemotherapy treatment in a long course of 25 fractions * Performance Status less or equal to 2 * Male or female 18 Years and older * Creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 50ml/min * Fertile patients must use effective contraception * Written informed consent * Patient must be affiliated to a Social Health Insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Previous treatment with pelvic radiotherapy * Chronic inflammatory bowel disease in flare-up. * Urinary catheterization, urinary diversion or cystectomy * Hip prosthesis * History of prostatectomy, or hysterectomy * Urinary incontinence \> 2 * Pregnant or nursing patient * Persons deprived of their liberty, as well as adults subject to a legal protection measure * Impossibility to submit to the medical follow-up of this clinical trial for geographical, social or psychological reasons

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal cancer rectal neoplasm rectum adenocarcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rectal cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ICO René Gauducheau

    Saint-Herblain, 44805, France

  • Institut de Cacerologie de l'ouest - site Paul Papin

    Angers, 49055, France

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