Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating quality of life after chemoradiation in anal cancer patients

Official title: Prospective Observational Trial to Evaluate Quality of Life After Definitive Chemoradiation in Patients With Anal Cancer (LANACARE)

Run by Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich · NCT03792854 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how treatment with chemoradiation affects the quality of life for people with anal cancer.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorLudwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Munich, Bavaria)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 2021
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedJanuary 3, 2019
Trial IDNCT03792854 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with histologically proven anal cancer who are scheduled for definitive chemoradiation therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old, those with distant metastases, or those who have received prior systemic therapy for anal cancer may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the quality of life in patients with anal cancer who have undergone definitive chemoradiation. It will utilize standardized EORTC questionnaires to evaluate longitudinal quality of life, functional outcomes, oncological outcomes, and toxicity. The study will monitor both acute and late toxicities and analyze correlations between physician and patient-reported outcomes. The findings will provide insights into the overall impact of treatment on patients' lives.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the quality of life and treatment outcomes for anal cancer patients, leading to improved patient care.

How similar studies have gone: While this study focuses on quality of life in anal cancer patients, similar observational studies have shown success in evaluating treatment outcomes and patient experiences in other cancer types.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* histologically proven anal cancer without distant metastases
* indication for definitive chemoradiation therapy based on multidisciplinary evaluation
* age \>=18 years
* written informed consent
* ability to answer the standardized questionaires according to the treating physician

Exclusion Criteria:

* age \< 18 years
* prior systemic therapy with regard to anal cancer
* distant metastases
* second malignancy

Where it's running

  • Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, LMU Munich
    Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Falk Roeder, MD — Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München
  • Study coordinator: Falk Roeder, MD
  • Email: falk.roeder@t-online.de
  • Phone: +49894400

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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