CT Virtual Proctoscopy for Staging and Volume Assessment for Rectal Cancer

The purpose of this study is to see how CT virtual proctoscopy compares to an ultrasound exam of the rectal area in determining the stage of rectal cancer for people recently diagnosed with rectal cancer. This study will also compare tumor volume before and after neoadjuvant therapy using CT virtual proctoscopy, with the ultrasound exam as a comparison. Neoadjuvant therapy consists of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy is done before surgery to reduce the size of tumors.

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Key information

Conditions

Rectal Cancer Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases Rectal Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics

Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients who have been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the rectum, who have not started their neoadjuvant treatment yet.

Exclusion criteria

Patients who have started their neoadjuvant therapy already

Treatment and study plan

CT Virtual Proctoscopy (CTVP)

Procedure

CTVP done prior to initiation of therapy and a couple of weeks before patient has surgery.

Primary outcomes

The utility of CT virtual proctoscopy (CTVP) for evaluation of rectal cancer.

Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2011
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Jan 3, 2008
Registry last updated: Dec 13, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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