Observational Study of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
This study is looking at colorectal cancer (CRC) in people younger than 35 years old. Researchers are comparing these patients to those diagnosed with CRC after age 35. The study aims to understand how being diagnosed with CRC at a younger age affects the disease stage when it's found, insurance status, treatment choices, and how long people live after diagnosis. The study expects that younger patients might have more advanced disease when diagnosed but could live longer due to more aggressive treatments. This is an observational study, meaning researchers are looking at existing information rather than giving new treatments. There are no specific interventions being tested. The study plans to include 100 participants. Currently, the recruitment status is unclear.
- Study design
- This is an observational study using existing data, not a clinical trial where new treatments are given. It plans to include 100 participants.
- What's involved
- Not specified in the trial record.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Not specified.
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Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Patients Too Young for Screening
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Rohan Jeyarajah, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Methodist Health System
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What this trial measures
- Age20 years
colorectal cancer (CRC) patients younger than 35 years and comparing them against CRC patients older than 35 years of age.