Robotic Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Surgery Compared to Robotic Assisted Surgery for Medi… (NCT06454201) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Robotic Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction Surgery Compared to Robotic Assisted Surgery for Median Rectal Cancer
China150 participantsStarted 2023-01-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the short-term outcomes of roboric natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES-II) compared to conventional assisted robotic surgery in the treatment of median rectal cancer. The main question it aims to answer is: is it safe and feasible to perform roboric natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES-II) for median rectal cancer? What are the advantages of roboric natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES-II) compared to conventional assisted robotic surgery for median rectal cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. The age is more than 18 years old and less than or equal to 85 years old
. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group score ≤2
. Preoperative pathological diagnosis of rectal adenocarcinoma
. cT1-3NxM0 median rectal cancer defined by preoperative contrast-enhanced MRI
. The maximum diameter of tumor ≤5cm on preoperative enhanced MRI
. The body can tolerate the operation and sign the informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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The rate of all complications
Timeframe: 1 months after surgery
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The rate of all complications (Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ III )