ECOPOP brings together a portfolio of clinical trials and research initiatives focused on improving outcomes in early colorectal cancer.
Our projects evaluate innovative, less invasive treatment strategies while maintaining oncological safety, with a strong emphasis on patient quality of life, long-term outcomes and more individualized treatment decisions.
A randomized controlled trial comparing endoscopic full-thickness resection with standard surgical resection in early-stage colon cancer.
View trial →A randomized trial evaluating whether eFTR can safely replace surgery after incomplete endoscopic removal of early colon cancer.
View trial →A randomized trial comparing active surveillance with adjuvant chemoradiotherapy after local excision of intermediate-risk T1 rectal cancer.
View trial →Measuring the environmental impact, costs and clinical value of endoscopic and surgical treatment pathways.
Developing AI-based tools for real-time staging and treatment decision support.
Building biomarker-based models to better predict lymph node involvement and guide treatment selection.
Translating trial results into continuously updated clinical recommendations for early colorectal cancer care.
ECOPOP asks when major treatment can be safely avoided without compromising cancer outcomes.
The trials focus on strategies that may help preserve bowel and rectal function whenever clinically appropriate.
New approaches are tested in randomized trials before being considered for broader clinical use.
ECOPOP aims to support more individualized treatment decisions for patients and clinical teams.
Patients, clinicians and clinical centres can find dedicated information about ECOPOP trials, participation and collaboration opportunities.
ECOPOP coordinates multiple clinical trials across international centres, focusing on organ-preserving treatment strategies.
Status: ongoing & upcoming
Focus: early colorectal cancer
Centres interested in joining ongoing trials or patients seeking participation can contact the coordination team.
Email:
ecopop@gumed.edu.pl