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Anti-metabolites

Induction Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Richard Dunne, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Rochester
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Must have ECOG performance status 0 or 1
Must have adequate organ function: ANC ≥ 1,500/mm3, Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3, Creatinine (Cr) ≤ 1.5 mg and/or creatinine clearance ≥ 60cc/min, Total bilirubin must be ≤ 1.5 x ULN unless the patient has a chronic grade 1 bilirubin elevation due to Gilbert's disease or similar syndrome due to slow conjugation of bilirubin, Alkaline phosphatase must be ≤ 2 x ULN, AST & ALT must be ≤ 3 x ULN
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new chemotherapy regimen to see if it can decrease the rate of cancer recurrence.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with locally advanced esophageal cancer that can potentially be removed by surgery. They must have good organ function, no prior treatments for esophageal cancer, not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant, and have no serious non-cancer illnesses or neuropathy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if adding mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy before the usual chemoradiation treatment improves outcomes in patients with advanced esophageal cancer. It aims to reduce the chance of the cancer spreading elsewhere in the body.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
mFOLFOX6 may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood cell counts leading to increased infection risk and bleeding problems, nerve damage (neuropathy), and liver enzyme changes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.
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My blood tests show my organs are functioning well.
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My cancer is confirmed to be in the esophagus, GE junction, or gastric cardia.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Disease-free survival rate
Secondary outcome measures
Overall disease-free survival
Overall survival
Pathologic examination
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Induction Chemotherapy /ChemoradiationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
mFOLFOX6 for 3 cycles - Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, 5-fluorouracil 2400mg/m2/46 hours, 5-fluorouracil bolus 400mg/m2 and leucovorin 400 mg/m2, then chemoradiation for 5 cycles - Carboplatin AUC 2mg/mL/min, Paclitaxel 50 mg/m2 and radiation therapy.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Paclitaxel
FDA approved
Leucovorin
FDA approved

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of RochesterLead Sponsor
845 Previous Clinical Trials
534,977 Total Patients Enrolled
Richard Dunne, MD5.01 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Center
University of Rochester
2 Previous Clinical Trials
68 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

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5-Fluorouracil (Anti-metabolites) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03110926 — Phase 2
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