Chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy for advanced rectal cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) to standard chemotherapy (CAPOX) before surgery helps treat locally advanced rectal cancer better. The goal is to shrink tumors and improve survival while preserving bowel function when possible.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–75 years
- Rectal cancer confirmed by biopsy, with tumor within 12 cm of the anus
- Advanced stage cancer (spread to lymph nodes or deeper tissue layers) but no distant spread
- Healthy bone marrow and organ function (liver, kidneys, heart)
- No prior cancer treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation)
- Willingness to provide blood, tissue samples, and comply with study visits
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