Colorectal Cancer Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Men between 18 and 70 years of age who have given their informed consent to participate
• People whose tumour is located between 6 and 12 centimetres from the opening of the back passage, as measured by a specialised scope
• People who have been diagnosed with rectal cancer confirmed by a tissue sample taken during a bowel examination
• People whose cancer has been assessed as an early-to-intermediate stage (classified as cT1–3aN0M0 according to ESMO 2013 guidelines) before any surgery (confirm with trial site)
• People for whom surgeons expect to be able to remove the tumour completely during the operation
• People with normal urinary function, normal erection function, and ejaculation function rated at Level I (confirm with trial site)

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have previously had major surgery on the abdomen or pelvis
• People who need emergency surgery because of complications from their rectal cancer, such as bleeding, blockage, or a tear in the bowel
• People whose cancer has spread to the pelvis or to other parts of the body
• People who have already received radiotherapy or a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant treatment)
• People who are not sexually active

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.