The effect of radiotherapy on glucose metabolism in patients with rectal cancer; a feasibility study

The effect of radiotherapy on glucose metabolism in patients with rectal cancer; a feasibility study - Radiotherapie en insuline resistentie

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON36393

Enrollment

Registered

2011-04-22

Start date

2011-05-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Insulin resistance temporary diabetes

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria •Age 18 years or older. •On the waiting list for receiving radiotherapy as preoperative radiotherapy for rectal carcinoma. •Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria •Diabetes Mellitus. •Use of corticosteroids or thyroid medication. •Body Mass Index above 30 kg/m2. •Participating in another clinical trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Effect of preoperative radiotherapy on insulin resistance in rectal cancer patients.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Effect of preoperative radiotherapy on plasma oxidative stress parameters.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results