Ultrasound and Photoacoustic Imaging for Enhanced Differential Diagnosis of Rectal Cancer

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Conditions studied: Rectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer

In brief

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the functionality of a novel endorectal photoacoustic ultrasound imaging modality in humans with rectal cancer. The study involves testing a previously developed endorectal device to determine its ability to accurately assess rectal tumor response to preoperative treatment. Investigators hypothesize that a co-registered photoacoustic ultrasound endorectal device can significantly reduce unnecessary surgeries in rectal cancer patients with complete clinical response while maintaining high sensitivity in identifying those with residual cancer.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT04339374
Run by
Washington University School of Medicine
People needed
90
Starts
2023-05-01
Expected to finish
2028-12-31
Last updated by the study team
2026-02-12

Who can join

Age: 19 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

Where it is running

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