Trends and Short-term Outcomes of Surgically Resected Early-onset Colorectal Cancer in Switzerland Between 2003 and 2022

Trends and Short-term Outcomes of Surgically Resected Early-onset Colorectal Cancer in Switzerland Between 2003 and 2022: A Retrospective National Registry Study

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07763314

Enrollment

73771

Registered

2026-08-13

Start date

2003-01-01

Completion date

2023-03-01

Last updated

2026-08-27

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

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer (CRC), Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

Brief summary

The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC; patients younger than 50 years) has increased worldwide over recent decades. This study aimed to provide nationwide evidence on surgically treated EOCRC in Switzerland.

Interventions

PROCEDUREEarly-onset colorectal cancer resection

Any kind of surgical early-onset colorectal cancer resection

PROCEDURELate-onset colorectal cancer resection

Any kind of surgical late-onset colorectal cancer resection

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

15 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

\- All patients with colorectal cancer resection in Switzerland between 2003 and 2022.

Exclusion criteria

* incomplete case documentation * age under 15 years * other hospitals than general or surgical hospitals * no index operation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer	2003 - 2022

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Localization of colorectal cancer	2003 - 2022
Sociodemographic trends	January 2003 to December 2022
Mortality	Periprocedural
Length of hospital stay	Periprocedural

Countries

Switzerland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 28, 2026