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NCT05848609 Functional Status and Quality of Life in Older Patients Undergoing Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

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NCT ID NCT05848609
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Condition Colorectal Surgery
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2023-03-15
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 70 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Geriatric Assessment

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 120 participants in total. It began in 2023-03-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The present study evaluates prospectively the impact of robotic surgery on functional outcome and quality of life in older patients that are operated for colorectal cancer;

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * patients ≥ 70 years with colorectal cancer * eligible for colorectal surgery after multidisciplinary board evaluation and patient consent Exclusion Criteria: * decline in cognitive function after geriatric evaluation * emergency surgery * life expectancy \< 3 months

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ellen Van Eetvelde, MD

✉ ellen.vaneetvelde@uzbrussel.be

📞 +324775656

Principal Investigator

Daniel Jacobs-Tulleneers-Thevissen, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05848609 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 70 Years or older, studying Colorectal Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05848609 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05848609 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ellen.vaneetvelde@uzbrussel.be for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05848609 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Brussels, Belgium, Jette, Belgium.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05848609 clinical trial?

NCT05848609 is sponsored by Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel. The principal investigator is Daniel Jacobs-Tulleneers-Thevissen, MD, PhD at Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel. The trial plans to enroll 120 participants.

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