Condition: Rectal Cancer · Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Colorectal cancer (CRC), a prevalent gastrointestinal malignancy, is experiencing a rising incidence in China. Rectal cancer constitutes nearly half of all new CRC cases, with over half of these patients diagnosed at a locally advanced stage. While neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy is the standard of care for these patients, it yields a pathological complete response in only 10-30% of cases, and the risk of recurrence and metastasis remains suboptimal. The role of amino acid metabolism in cancer therapy is gaining significant interest. Our preliminary data reveal that leucine-derived metabolite significantly impairs cellular DNA damage repair and enhances the efficacy of radiotherapy. However, it remains unknown whether combining leucine with chemoradiotherapy can improve tumor regression and survival in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal of this single-arm clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Leucine combined with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer, potentially offering a new therapeutic option.
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Haiyan Chen, Doctor · 86-86992821 · chenhaiyan@zju.edu.cn
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