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Artificial Intelligence Assists Surgeons' Decision Making

China616 participantsStarted 2021-09-02

Plain-language summary

This study will evaluate whether artificial intelligence technique reduces the temporary ileostomy rate in patients with rectal cancer who receive anterior resection.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Aged older than 18 years and younger than 85 years.
. Primary rectal adenocarcinoma confirmed by preoperative pathology result.
. Expected curative resection via total mesorectal excision procedure.
. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I, II, or III.
. Written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
. Severe mental disorder or language communication disorder.
. Hartmann surgery or colostomy is performed intraoperatively.
. Interrupted of surgery for more than 30 minutes due to any cause.
. Malignant tumors with other organs

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The rate of temporary ileostomy.

Timeframe: Intraoperative period

The morbidity of anastomotic leakage.

Timeframe: 30 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04999007

SponsorJichao Qin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09

Contact for this trial

Jichao Qin, MD

+86-27-83665316 jcqin@tjh.tjmu.edu.cn

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