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Clinical Outcomes of Treatment With Immunomodulator Plus Cancer Therapies for Patients With Colorectal Cancer

Recruiting
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Registration Number
NCT06557668
Lead Sponsor
Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the survival and treatment outcomes among colorectal cancer patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment, both with and without an immunomodulator.

Detailed Description

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide. The clinical outcomes from CRC treatments are often unsatisfactory for the majority of patients. The tumor microenvironment (TME) plays an important role to regulate tumor growth, progression, and metastasis and can limit the efficacy of cancer therapies. Therefore, targeting TME could provide an efficient approach for cancer treatment.

Astragalus Polysaccharide Injection, an immunomodulator, which can stimulate medullary hematopoiesis and enhance immune function. It also can modulate TME. Astragalus Polysaccharide Injection has been approved as a prescription drug for alleviating cancer-related fatigue by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA).

In this retrospective study, we will collect clinical data and survival status of colorectal cancer patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment from their medical records with and without immunomodulator, Astragalus polysaccharide Injection. It can be used to understand the possible clinical benefit of immunomodulator plus anti-cancer therapies for patients with colorectal cancer, and physicians can refer to these results to give patients the suitable treatment recommendations.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged 20 years and older.
  • Patients who have been given a diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
  • Patients had previously initiated anti-cancer therapies between January 1, 2020, and Apr 30, 2024.
Exclusion Criteria
  • None

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall survivalFrom the initial treatment until April 2024
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progress free survivalFrom the initial treatment until April 2024
Tumor responseFrom the initial treatment until April 2024

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Chung-Shan Medical University Hospital

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Taichung City, Taiwan

Taichung Veterans General Hospital

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Taichung City, Taiwan

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