Evaluation of Quality of Life and Utilities Following Surgical Treatment of Stage I-IV Rectal Cancer

August 27, 2026 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Prospective Evaluation of Quality of Life and Utilities Following Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer

This study evaluates quality of life and utilities following surgical treatment of stage I-IV rectal cancer. This study may help researches learn more about quality of life in patients who have or have had rectal cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To assess post-treatment related health state utilities among patients with rectal cancer after treatment at 2 years.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To longitudinally compare the effects of treatment on quality of life and utilities among patients treated with or without (neo)adjuvant radiation therapy.

II. To characterize the impact of treatment on quality of life and utilities among patients with rectal cancer.

III. To assess changes in quality of life and utilities among patients treated for rectal cancer over time.

IV. To identify gaps in preoperative counseling for pelvic exenteration by eliciting in-depth insights into patient values, expectations, and lived experiences through qualitative interviews with patients who have undergone surgery for locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer.

V. To identify themes, communication strategies, and informational content used during preoperative counseling for pelvic exenteration through qualitative interviews with providers.

OUTLINE:

Patients complete quality of life questionnaires over 20-30 minutes at baseline, 6 and 12 months after surgery, and 2, 3, 4, and 5 years after surgery.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

430

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Recruiting
        • M D Anderson Cancer Center
        • Principal Investigator:
          • George J. Chang
        • Contact:
          • George J. Chang
          • Phone Number: 713-792-6940

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patient with stave I-IV rectal adenocarcinoma at the Colorectal Clinic at M D Anderson Cancer Center

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient has histologically proven adenocarcinoma of the rectum (stage I - IV) that is planned to be treated by surgical resection performed with curative intent, or who has already received surgical treatment
  • Patient must sign an approved informed consent document and have the literary and physical ability to complete the questionnaire in English

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient has been treated with pelvic radiation therapy for a diagnosis other than rectal cancer
  • Patient has a concurrent cancer diagnosis at the time of consent
  • Patient has recurrent disease

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Observational (questionnaire)
Patients complete quality of life questionnaires over 20-30 minutes at baseline, 6 and 12 months after surgery, and 2, 3, 4, and 5 years after surgery.
Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment
Complete quality of life questionnaire
Other Names:
  • Quality of Life Assessment
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Complete quality of life questionnaire

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Health state utilities
Time Frame: At 24 months post-surgery
A health state utility is the degree of preference that individuals or society has for a particular health state or condition.
At 24 months post-surgery

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: George J Chang, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

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 (Actual)

May 16, 2014

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2030

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2030

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 4, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 7, 2014

First Posted (Estimated)

April 8, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 31, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 27, 2026

Last Verified

August 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2013-0631 (Other Identifier: M D Anderson Cancer Center)
  • NCI-2020-07835 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))
  • K07CA133187 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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