Status:
COMPLETED
Short Running Head Obesity in Rectal Cancer Patients
Lead Sponsor:
King Hussein Cancer Center
Conditions:
Rectal Cancer
Brief Summary
There is a controversy regarding the effect of the two Body Mass Index (BMI) extremes on the oncological outcome of rectal cancer. The obesity paradox appears to exist in rectal cancer patients treat...
Detailed Description
Background: Obesity and underweight are associated with increased risk of postoperative morbidity in colorectal cancer patients undergoing surgery. There is a controversy regarding the effect of the ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients who underwent rectal surgery at King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) from 2006 to 2018 were identified. Those with locally advanced rectal cancer (stages II and III) who underwent nCRT followed by surgery with curative intent were included.
Exclusion
- Patients with early rectal cancer (stage I) who did not require nCRT and those who underwent rectal surgery as part of a staged or simultaneous approach for metastatic disease (stage IV) were excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 21 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 25 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
294 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04759638
Start Date
March 21 2017
End Date
March 25 2020
Last Update
February 18 2021
Active Locations (1)
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King Hussein Cancer Center
Amman, Jordan, 11941