Scientists map cancer spread in low rectal tumors to guide surgeons
NCT ID NCT07202169
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how ultralow rectal cancer spreads within the bowel wall in 106 patients. The goal was to understand the pattern of spread to help surgeons decide how much tissue to remove during surgery. By learning these patterns, doctors hope to create more personalized treatment plans that could improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help doctors tailor surgery for ultralow rectal cancer, potentially improving outcomes and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all patients or lead to immediate changes in care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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106 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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 with ultra-low rectal cancer
- Ages
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18 to 75 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 1. Patients aged 18-75 years old 2. Pathology suggestive of moderately to highly differentiated rectal adenocarcinoma 3. Tumor lower margin ≤ 5 cm from the anal verge 4. No distant metastasis such as lung, liver and other organs * exclusion criteria 1. Preoperative patients with severe underlying diseases (such as severe liver and kidney function, cardiopulmonary function, coagulation dysfunction, etc.) 2. Patients with malignant tumors in other parts of the body
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Whenzhou Medical University
Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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