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NCT00002575 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Laparoscopic-Assisted Surgery Compared With Open Surgery in Treating Patients With Colon Cancer

A Phase 3 study of Colorectal Cancer, sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
810
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT00002575 is a Phase 3 study of Colorectal Cancer that has completed, run by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. The registered enrollment target is 810 participants, below the 1,509-participant average among 369 other Colorectal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (46% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 5 states.

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The verdict

NCT00002575, a Phase 3 study of Colorectal Cancer, has completed, sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
810 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Less invasive types of surgery may help reduce the number of side effects and improve recovery. It is not yet known which type of surgery is more effective for colon cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of laparoscopic-assisted colectomy with open colectomy in treating patients who have colon cancer.

Conditions Studied

Colorectal Cancer

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE conventional surgery
  • PROCEDURE laparoscopic surgery

Study Locations (20)

California

  • Cancer Center and Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope - Duarte
  • Scripps Clinic - La Jolla
  • University of California San Diego Cancer Center - La Jolla
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center - Loma Linda
  • Saint Mary Medical Center - Long Beach - Long Beach
  • CCOP - Bay Area Tumor Institute - Oakland
  • Naval Medical Center - Oakland - Oakland
  • Sutter Cancer Center - Sacramento
  • Veterans Affairs Satellite Clinic - Sacramento - Sacramento
  • Naval Medical Center - San Diego - San Diego
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center - San Francisco - San Francisco
  • CCOP - Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital - Santa Rosa
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Vallejo - Vallejo

Alabama

  • Huntsville Hospital System - Huntsville
  • MBCCOP - Gulf Coast - Mobile

Arkansas

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock
  • St. Mary's Hospital - Rogers

Colorado

  • University of Colorado Cancer Center - Denver
  • CCOP - Colorado Cancer Research Program, Inc. - Denver

Arizona

  • CCOP - Greater Phoenix - Phoenix

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 810 participants
Start Date 1994-08
Est. Completion 2009-11
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

446 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00002575

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00002575 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 810 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,509-participant average among 369 other Colorectal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (46% lower). The listed sponsor is Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, which has 446 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Colorectal Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which conventional surgery is the first listed.

NCT00002575 reports 20 study locations spanning 5 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Alabama, Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00002575 about?

NCT00002575 is a clinical study titled "Laparoscopic-Assisted Surgery Compared With Open Surgery in Treating Patients With Colon Cancer". RATIONALE: Less invasive types of surgery may help reduce the number of side effects and improve recovery. It is not yet known which type of surgery is more effective for colon cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of laparoscopic-assisted colectomy with open cole...

What is the current status of trial NCT00002575?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 810 participants. The study started on 1994-08. Estimated completion is 2009-11.

What conditions does trial NCT00002575 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00002575?

The interventions under investigation include: conventional surgery (PROCEDURE), laparoscopic surgery (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00002575?

This trial is sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, which has 446 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00002575 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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