QOL & Functional Outcomes After Combined Modality Tx for Anal CA: Comparison of Conventional vs IMRT

June 25, 2020 updated by: Stanford University

Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes After Combined Modality Therapy for Anal Cancer: A Comparison of Conventional Versus Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (ANAL0002)

The purpose of this study is show that intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), as compared with conventional radiotherapy, improves the precision of tumor targeting and reduces the acute and late effects of radiation toxicity when used to treat anal cancer. Results from this work will provide a basis for incorporating the use of IMRT to treat anal cancer in future treatment protocols.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Detailed Description

The objectives of this study are three-fold. First, we would like to learn and compare the doses of radiation received by the tumor and the normal tissues in anal cancer patients treated with IMRT, and in those treated with conventional radiotherapy. Second, we wish to compare the acute effects of radiation treatment in both groups of patients. Our third objective is to evaluate the late effects of radiation treatment in both groups of patients. The first two objectives will be studied using a retrospective analysis of patients with anal cancer treated at Stanford University Medical Center. The third objective will require these patients to complete and return three quality of life questionnaires.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

10

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • California
      • Stanford, California, United States, 94305
        • Stanford University School of Medicine

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

26 years to 66 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Histologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus

Description

Inclusion Criteria:Histologically confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus. Must be able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria:History of new malignancy since the time of treatment for anal cancer. Non-English speaking.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Evaluate the late effects of radiation treatment
Time Frame: one day
Quality of life questionnaires
one day

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mark Lane Welton, Stanford University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 4, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 4, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

December 6, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 29, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 25, 2020

Last Verified

June 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IRB-03103
  • 96405 (Other Identifier: Stanford University Alternate IRB Approval Number)
  • SU-11062007-812 (Other Identifier: Stanford University)
  • ANAL0002 (Other Identifier: OnCore)

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