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Validation of the Spleen-Fortifying and Dampness-Resolving Formula for Enhancing Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer and Study on Characteristics of the Beneficial Population

Validation of the Spleen-Fortifying and Dampness-Resolving Formula for Enhancing Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer and Study on Characteristics of the Beneficial Population

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2026000621
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-19
Start date
2026-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Rectal cancer

Interventions

Experimental group:Jianpi Qinghua Formula combined with neoadjuvant therapy
control group:Placebo combined with neoadjuvant therapy

Sponsors

west china hospital of sichuan university
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18–75 years; no restrictions on gender. 2.Performance status score of 0–1. 3.Pathologically confirmed rectal adenocarcinoma by colonoscopy, located =15 cm from the anal verge, with distant metastasis excluded by CT, and staged as cT3-4N0-2M0 by rectal MRI, rectal ultrasound, or CT. Immunohistochemistry shows pMMR or genetic testing indicates MSS type, or neoadjuvant therapy is recommended after multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussion. 4.Adequate organ function. 5.Ability to understand the study, with voluntary participation and signed informed consent by the patient and/or legal representative.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Exclusion of Lynch syndrome or dMMR or MSI-H 2.Distant metastasis confirmed during treatment despite initial non-metastatic diagnosis 3.History or concurrent presence of other malignancies (including synchronous colon cancer), except for cured basal cell carcinoma of the skin or cervical carcinoma in situ 4.Pregnant or lactating women 5.Severe underlying diseases, including uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, advanced kidney disease, severe infections, or coagulation disorders 6.History of psychiatric disorders 7.History of gastrointestinal obstruction, fistula, perforation, hemorrhage, or severe ulcers 8.Allergy to components of traditional Chinese medicine or 5-Fu drugs 9.Severe gastrointestinal diseases impairing oral absorption of traditional Chinese medicine or chemotherapy drugs 10.Participation in another clinical trial within 4 weeks prior to treatment initiation 11.Exclusion of patients with underlying systemic immune diseases or ongoing hormone therapy if immunotherapy is to be administered

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pathologic response rate and Clinical complete response rate ;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Rate of complete surgical resection(R0);anal preservation rate;2-year disease-free survival rate (DFS%);toxicity reactions during preoperative neoadjuvant therapy;surgical complications;completion rates of preoperative and postoperative adjuvant therapy;oxicity reactions during postoperative adjuvant therapy;anal function assessment;changes in quality of life;

Countries

china

Contacts

Public ContactMeng Qiu

West china hospital of Sichuan university

qiumeng@wchscu.cn18980601776

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026