Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

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

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

Condition
Rectal Adenocarcinoma
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Houston

M D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center,

George J Chang, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2025-05-31