Status:
UNKNOWN
A Study of Preoperative Radiation Therapy and Capecitabine in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Alberta Health services
Conditions:
Rectal Cancer
Neoplasm Metastasis
Eligibility:
All Genders
17+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to study the efficacy of preoperative radiation therapy and capecitabine in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this trial is to study the efficacy of preoperative radiation therapy and capecitabine in locally advanced rectal cancer.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Biopsy - proven rectal cancer
- Transmural rectal wall invasion
- Karnofsky performance status \>70
- Normal bone marrow, liver and kidney function
Exclusion
- Distant metastases
- Prior pelvic radiation
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Severe ischemic heart disease
- Anticoagulant therapy
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
66 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00122291
Start Date
January 1 2002
Last Update
January 19 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Tom Baker Cancer Centre
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 4N2