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NCT04139967 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Study of Short Course Radiation Therapy for Elderly Patients With Rectal Cancer
A NA study, sponsored by University of Rochester.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2
- Enrollment target
NCT04139967: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by University of Rochester.
NCT04139967 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Rochester. The registered enrollment target is 2 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04139967, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Rochester.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will help determine if a short course of radiation therapy is effective to treat rectal cancer in older patients. A shorter course of radiation treatment may be better tolerated than a longer course or surgery for the treatment of rectal cancer in the elderly.
Primary Outcome
Progression will be defined as Radiologic response from MRI or CT scans using RECIST v1.1 criteria.
Interventions
- RADIATION Short course radiation therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-01-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-08-03 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT04139967 stopped before completion
NCT04139967 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 2 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Short course radiation therapy is the first listed.
NCT04139967 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04139967 about?
NCT04139967 is a clinical study titled "Study of Short Course Radiation Therapy for Elderly Patients With Rectal Cancer". This study will help determine if a short course of radiation therapy is effective to treat rectal cancer in older patients. A shorter course of radiation treatment may be better tolerated than a longer course or surgery for the treatment of rectal cancer in the elderly.
What is the current status of trial NCT04139967?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2 participants. The study started on 2020-01-20. Estimated completion is 2022-08-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04139967?
The interventions under investigation include: Short course radiation therapy (RADIATION).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04139967?
This trial is sponsored by University of Rochester, which has 636 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04139967's enrollment target sits among peer trials
2 1997th of 2000 the lowest of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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