Clinical trial · Interventional
Management of LLN Metastasis in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Radiation Dose Escalation Study
Management of Clinically Involved Lateral Lymph Node Metastasis in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Radiation Dose Escalation Study
NCT04991090CI-TRIAL-00062323unknownN/AClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
In this study, locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) patients with lateral lymph node (LLN) metastasis would be enrolled. The LLNs with short axis (SA) ≥ 5 mm are considered metastatic.The safety of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT) with a booster dose to 58Gy had been initially demonstrated in our previous research. The effective and safety of dose escalation of LLN in LARC patients, will be further verified in this prospective, clinical study.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectal Cancer | Malignant Rectal Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| escalation dose of LLNs | Radiation | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- escalation
- description
- The gross tumor volume (GTV) was defined as gross disease determined on MRI scans. The clinical target volume (CTV) was defined as the GTV plus areas considered at significant risk of harboring microscopic area. The lymph nodes (SA ≥ 5 mm) existed at the internal iliac and obturator would be delineated, named as GTVnd, and received a radiation dose boost. The planning target volume (PTV) was generated by adding an 8-mm margin around the GTV, GTVnd, and CTV in all directions. Doses of 58 Gy, 50 Gy, and 45 Gy were delivered to PTV-GTVnd, PTV-GTV, and PTV-CTV at 25 fractions, respectively. The dose of the normal organs at risk was constrained to the following criteria: bowel bag, V50 ≤ 5%; bladder, V50 ≤ 50%; femoral heads, V50 ≤ 5% .
- interventionNames
- Radiation: escalation dose of LLNs
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- the responsive rate of dose escalation of LLN
- timeFrame
- 3 years
- description
- the LLN responsive rate (short diameter \< 5mm) of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy combined with dose escalation of LLN in the treatment of middle and low locally advanced rectal cancer
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 75 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * informed consent was signed ; * Age 18-75; * Pathologically confirmed rectal adenocarcinoma, colonoscopy,MRI, CT and other examinations confirmed that the tumor was located under peritoneal reflexion, * clinical staging was T1-4N1-2M0, pelvic MRI evaluation showed at least one lateral lymph node with short diameter ≥5 mm; * Pelvic MRI was evaluated no more than 14 days before enrollment; * ECOG 0-2 points; * No prior history of other malignant tumors, except for cured basal cell carcinoma of the skin and carcinoma in situ of the cervix. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous radiotherapy or surgical treatment for colorectal cancer (except biopsy for pathology); * Whole body CT, MR or PET-CT (including at least chest, whole abdomen, and pelvis) confirmed distant metastasis (M1); * Previous or coexisting active malignancies (other than malignant neoplasms that have received curable treatment and have not been present for more than 3 years or carcinoma in situ that can be cured by adequate treatment); * Receiving major operations such as laparotomy, thoracotomy, laparoscopic resection of organs or serious external injuries within the previous 4 weeks; * Active coronary artery disease, severe/unstable angina pectoris or newly diagnosed angina or myocardial infarction within the 12 months prior to study participation; * Patients who have experienced thrombosis or embolism within the past 6 months have received radiotherapy or surgical treatment for rectal cancer (except biopsy for pathology) * New York Heart Society (NYHA) Grade II or higher congestive heart failure; * The presence of CTCAE grade 2 or above toxicity (except anemia, alopecia, and skin pigmentation) due to any previous treatment that has not resolved; * Pregnant or lactating women; * Accompany with any medical condition that would affect patient safety and study compliance; * Patients determined by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial.
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