RecruitingNCT07112937

The Effect of Multimodal Treatment of Rectal Cancer on Circulating Tumor Cells: A Prospective, Observational Study


Sponsor

The Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Czech Republic

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

May 2, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The prospective study will focus on patients undergoing multimodal treatment for rectal cancer. The main objective of the study will be to monitor changes in circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the peripheral blood of patients during multimodal treatment. For each patient enrolled in the study, peripheral blood samples will be collected at specified time intervals to determine the presence and quantity of CTCs. The CTCs levels will be compared among rectal cancer patients with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and without neoadjuvant chemotherapy.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

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This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for people with rectal cancer patients. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Locations(1)

University Hospital Ostrava

Ostrava, Czechia

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