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Evaluation of Quality of Life and Utilities Following Surgical Treatment of Stage I-IV Rectal Cancer

Prospective Evaluation of Quality of Life and Utilities Following Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Interviews, Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "To identify gaps in preoperative counseling for pelvic exenteration by eliciting in-depth insights into patient values, expectations, and lived experiences through qualitative interviews with patients who have undergone surgery for locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer."
  • "To identify themes, communication strategies, and informational content used during preoperative counseling for pelvic exenteration through qualitative interviews with providers."
  • "OUTLINE: Patients complete quality of life questionnaires over 20-30 minutes at baseline, 6 and 12 months after surgery, and 2, 3, 4, and 5 years after surgery."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study looks at quality of life after surgery for stage I–IV rectal cancer. It is for people with rectal cancer who plan to have surgery to remove it with the goal of a cure, or who have already had surgery.

This study evaluates quality of life and utilities following surgical treatment of stage I-IV rectal cancer. This study may help researches learn more about quality of life in patients who have or have had rectal cancer.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have stage I–IV rectal adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer in the rectum, confirmed by a tissue test.
  • Plan to have surgery to remove the cancer with the goal of a cure, or have already had surgery.
  • Sign a consent form agreeing to join the study.
  • Be able to read and physically complete a questionnaire in English.

Who can't join

  • Have had radiation treatment to the pelvis (lower belly area) for a condition other than rectal cancer.
  • Have another cancer when signing the consent form.
  • Have rectal cancer that has come back.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient has histologically proven adenocarcinoma of the rectum (stage I - IV) that is planned to be treated by surgical resection performed with curative intent, or who has already received surgical treatment * Patient must sign an approved informed consent document and have the literary and physical ability to complete the questionnaire in English Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has been treated with pelvic radiation therapy for a diagnosis other than rectal cancer * Patient has a concurrent cancer diagnosis at the time of consent * Patient has recurrent disease

Study sites (1)

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