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A study of high intensity focused ultrasound for cancer of the rectum

Overview

Cancer types:

Bowel (colorectal) cancer, Rectal cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Phase 1

Details

This study is looking at using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat cancer of the back passage (rectal cancer).

Recruitment start: 1 April 2019

Recruitment end: 31 December 2023

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

Mr Jamie Murphy

Supported by

Sonacare Medical

Imperial College London

Last reviewed: 23 Jan 2024

CRUK internal database number: 16347

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