What does recovery really look like after aggressive peritoneal cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT03503071
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal metastasis) or with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare tumor of the abdominal cavity. Participants undergo cytoreductive surgery to remove all visible tumors, followed by intraperitoneal chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen. The goal is to measure how pain and overall quality of life change during the recovery period, using standard questionnaires. The findings could help set realistic expectations and improve support for patients facing this demanding treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cytoreductive surgery combined with intraperitoneal chemotherapy (either early postoperative or hyperthermic)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better prepare patients for the recovery journey after this intensive treatment, improving supportive care and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't test a new treatment. The results may not apply to all patients, and recovery experiences can vary widely.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2018
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients eligible for cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal cancer peritoneal metastasis or pseudomyxoma peritonei
- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Colorectal cancer peritoneal metastasis * Pseudomyxoma peritonei * ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status 0-3 * Normal bone marrow, kidney, and liver function * Patient must sign and date the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Palliative surgery * Palliative intraperitoneal chemotherapy * Psychotic disorder * Drug abuser
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital
Daegu, 41404, South Korea
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