Pilot Randomized Trial of a Supportive Care Intervention for Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.

J Pain Symptom ManageMay 30, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)GastroenterologyOpen access

Kelsey S Lau-Min, Riley Psenka, Mia Holtze et al.

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This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of the PATHWAYS supportive care intervention for patients starting multimodality therapy for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Among 20 enrolled patients, 90% of those receiving PATHWAYS completed the intervention, with 100% reporting it as acceptable. The study highlights the potential for tailored support in this patient population.

Key findings

  • 59% of eligible patients enrolled in the study.
  • 90% of PATHWAYS participants completed the intervention.
  • 100% of PATHWAYS participants found the intervention acceptable.

Why it matters

The complexity of multimodality therapy for LARC can overwhelm patients. Effective supportive care interventions like PATHWAYS may enhance patient engagement and satisfaction, potentially improving overall treatment experiences.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42217757Free full text on PubMed Central

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