Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Involve-site Radiotherapy Combined With Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy as Neoadjuvant Treatment for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Longhao Li

Conditions:

Rectal Adenocarcinoma

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Surgery is the primary treatment for rectal cancer. However, in patients with locally advanced disease, direct surgery often fails to achieve complete tumor resection. In such cases, neoadjuvant thera...

Detailed Description

This study aims to provide stronger clinical evidence for involve-site short-course radiotherapy combined with immunotherapy as a neoadjuvant treatment strategy for locally advanced rectal cancer. The...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Voluntarily agrees to participate and provides written informed consent
  • Age 18 to 75 years, male or female
  • Histologically confirmed rectal adenocarcinoma
  • MRI confirms that the upper margin of the tumor is ≤12 cm from the anal verge
  • ECOG performance status of 0-1
  • Clinical stage T3-T4 or N+ and circumferential resection margin (CRM) positive by imaging evaluation; lateral lymph nodes negative
  • Immunohistochemistry or genetic testing indicates pMMR or MSS status
  • Adequate organ function and bone marrow reserve

Exclusion

  • Presence of distant metastasis
  • Prior pelvic radiotherapy
  • Chemotherapy or immunotherapy within the past 3 months
  • Refusal to undergo radical surgery for rectal cancer
  • Concurrent active malignancy other than rectal cancer
  • Positive antinuclear antibody (ANA)
  • History of autoimmune disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune hepatitis)
  • Elevated troponin above the normal range
  • Active tuberculosis
  • Positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or detectable HBV DNA
  • Positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV), syphilis, or HIV
  • Severe comorbid conditions (e.g., serious infection, severe bone marrow suppression, psychiatric disorder) deemed unsuitable for participation by the investigator
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Any other contraindications to radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 19 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 31 2030

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07161115

Start Date

September 19 2025

End Date

August 31 2030

Last Update

September 15 2025

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The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China, 400016