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OPtimizing Preoperative EndoRectal BrachyTherapy (OPPER-BT)

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
adenocarcinoma of the rectum
Rectal cancer
rectal tumor
10017990
10017991
Registration Number
NL-OMON45506
Lead Sponsor
eids Universitair Medisch Centrum
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria

* Adenocarcinoma of the rectum
* Clinically T1-2N1 or T3N0 with > 5 mm extramural invasion or T3N1 tumor
* No threatened or involved mesorectal fascia on MRI
* Eligible for 5x5 Gy according to the Dutch guidelines
* Cranial edge of the tumor below sigmoid curvature on MRI
* Caudal margin of the tumor above dentate line (endoscopic observation)
* Tumors with an adequate (>2 cm) lumen to allow the positioning of the applicator (e.g. non obstructive tumor)
* WHO performance status 0-2 (Appendix B)
* Age > 18 years

Exclusion Criteria

* Extramesorectal (e.g. iliac, lateral) pelvic lymph node involvement
* Previous pelvic irradiation
* Extension of tumor into the anal canal
* Contra-indication for endoscopic placement of gold-markers such as coagulopathy (prothrombin time < 50% of control; partial thromboplastin time > 50 seconds) or anticoagulantia (marcoumar, sintrom or new oral anticoagulants) that cannot be stopped.
* Contra-indications for a MRI exam with Gadolinium according to the institutional policy
* Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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