Laparoscopic Versus Open Right Colectomy for Right Colon Cancer (NCT05713903) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Laparoscopic Versus Open Right Colectomy for Right Colon Cancer
Greece114 participantsStarted 2023-02-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research protocol is to compare open versus laparoscopic right colectomy (according to the CME technique of complete mesocolic excision) for right colon cancer. This study will be designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial. The comparison of the two techniques will include endpoints regarding the quality characteristics of the specimens and the oncological results. In addition, the effectiveness of the two methods will be evaluated in terms of the early and late postoperative period.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed right colon cancer (cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure)
* Surgical resection based on the CME principles
* Patient 18 to 90 years old
* American Society of Anesthesiologists score ≤III
* Τ≤3
* Elective operation
* Signed informed consent of the patient
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non elective operation (hemorrhage, perforation, obstruction)
* Locally advanced disease (T4)
* Distant metastases (Stage IV)
* American Society of Anesthesiologists ≥IV
* Previous laparotomy
* BMI \>35 kg/m2
* Active sepsis or systemic infection
* Untreated physical and mental disability
* Pregnancy or breast-feeding
* Lack of compliance with the protocol process
* Non-granting of signed informed consent
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.