About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial population
Patient with stave I-IV rectal adenocarcinoma at the Colorectal Clinic at M D Anderson Cancer Center
Trial design
Cohort
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Quality-of-Life Assessment
Other interventionComplete quality of life questionnaire
Questionnaire Administration
Other interventionComplete quality of life questionnaire
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Health state utilities
A health state utility is the degree of preference that individuals or society has for a particular health state or condition.
Sponsors and contacts
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