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NCT04527861 Oncologic Outcomes of Single-incision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer

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NCT ID NCT04527861
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Ruijin Hospital
Condition Colorectal Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 710 participants
Start Date 2021-04-08
Primary Completion 2024-04

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 85 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Single-incision Laparoscopic SurgeryConventional Laparoscopic Surgery

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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 710 participants in total. It began in 2021-04-08 with a primary completion date of 2024-04.

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Brief Summary

This study is designed to investigate long-term oncologic outcomes of single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) compared to conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS) for colorectal cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years \< age ≤85 years * Tumor located in colon and high rectum ( the lower border of the tumor is above the peritoneal reflection) * Pathological or highly suspected colorectal carcinoma * Clinically diagnosed cT1-4aN0-2 M0 lesions according to the 8th Edition of AJCC Cancer Staging Manual * Tumor size of 5 cm or less * ECOG score is 0-1 * ASA score is Ⅰ-Ⅲ * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) \>35 kg/m2 * The lower border of the tumor is located distal to the peritoneal reflection * Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) * Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) * Multiple malignant colorectal tumors * Pregnant woman or lactating woman * Severe mental disease * Previous gastrointestinal surgery (except appendectomy ) * Emergency operation due to complication (bleeding, perforation or obstruction) caused by colorectal cancer * Requirement of simultaneous surgery for other disease * Simultaneous or metachronous multiple cancers with disease-free survival ≤ 5 years

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ren Zhao, MD, PHD

✉ zhaorensurgeon@aliyun.com

📞 +8618917762018

Principal Investigator

Ren Zhao, MD, PHD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Ruijin Hospitlal , Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04527861 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Colorectal Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04527861 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04527861 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at zhaorensurgeon@aliyun.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04527861 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Lanzhou, China, Shenyang, China, Shenyang, China, Jinan, China and 7 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04527861 clinical trial?

NCT04527861 is sponsored by Ruijin Hospital. The principal investigator is Ren Zhao, MD, PHD at Ruijin Hospitlal , Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine. The trial plans to enroll 710 participants.

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