Re-irradiation Therapy of Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer With Carbon Ion (NCT05807984) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Re-irradiation Therapy of Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer With Carbon Ion
China31 participantsStarted 2023-05-01
Plain-language summary
Prospective phase II clinical study aim to explore the clinical outcome of patients with unresectable locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC) treated with re-irradiation by carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 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:
* 1\) pathologically confirmed rectal adenocarcinoma (including mucinous adenocarcinoma and signet-ring cell carcinoma) and LRRC confirmed by biopsy or clinical diagnosis,
* 2\) received a radical operation for their primary tumor and regional lymph nodes,
* 3\) received chemo-radiation or radiation in pelvic before CIRT,
* 4\) received re-irradiation by CIRT after their pelvic radiotherapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\) received more than once prior radiotherapy in the same treatment field,
* 2\) time to the last radiotherapy was \<1 year,
* 3\) space between the lesion to organ at risk (OARs) (bladder or digestive tract) was too close (\<5 mm).
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.