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A study looking at an exercise programme for people with cancer of the rectum

Overview

Cancer types:

Rectal cancer

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at an exercise programme for people having for cancer of the rectum (back passage).

It is for people whose cancer has grown into the surrounding tissue of the rectum. This is called locally advanced rectal cancer.

This study is only recruiting people who are having treatment at the Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham.

Recruitment start: 10 December 2024

Recruitment end: 31 January 2027

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor John Saxton

Supported by

University of Hull

Last reviewed: 17 Oct 2025

CRUK internal database number: 20079

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