NCT00353457

Brief Summary

This is a phase II study of induction chemotherapy (capecitabine, oxaliplatin and cetuximab (erbitux)) followed by capecitabine, oxaliplatin, cetuximab and radiotherapy followed by surgery followed by adjuvant capecitabine, oxaliplatin and cetuximab for locally advanced resectable rectal cancer.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
6

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2006

Longer than P75 for phase_2

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2006

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 14, 2006

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 18, 2006

Completed
4.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

April 9, 2020

Status Verified

April 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

5.3 years

First QC Date

July 14, 2006

Last Update Submit

April 6, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Adjuvant therapyRectal cancerCapecitabineOxaliplatinCetuximabErbitux

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pathologic complete response

    After neoadjuvant treatment

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Sphincter function

    After surgery

  • Type of surgery

    At time of surgery

  • Disease free survival

    From time of study entry until first documented relapse

Study Arms (1)

Arm 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin and Cetuximab

Drug: Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin and CetuximabRadiation: Radiation

Interventions

Capecitabine 825mg/m2 po BID D1-15 of 21 x2 cycles (Cyle 1 and 2), Capecitabine 825mg/m2 po BID weekly Sun PM-Fri AM x2 cycles (cycle 3 and 4), Capecitabine 825mg/m2 po BID D1-15 of 21 x4 cycles (cycle 5,6,7,8) Oxaliplatin 130mg/m2 IV Day 1 every 3 weeks x2 cycles (Cycle 1 and 2), Oxaliplatin 50mg/m2 IV weekly every Monday x2 cycles (Cycle 3 and 4), Oxaliplatin 130mg/m2 IV day 1 every 3 weeks x4 cycles (Cycles 5,6,7,8) Cetuximab 400mg/m2 IV cycle 1 day1, Cetuximab 250mg/m2 Day 1,8,15 of 21 for cycles 1-8

Arm 1
RadiationRADIATION

45 Gy in 25 fractions, 3-fraction boost 5.4 Gy

Arm 1

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Histologically confirmed nonmetastatic, measurable, locally advanced (T3 or T4) rectal adenocarcinoma
  • If available, tumor tissue must be sent for investigational immunohistochemical evaluations of EGFR status
  • The distal border of the tumor must be at or below the peritoneal reflection (defined a with 12 cm of the anal verge by proctoscopy)
  • Transmural penetration of the tumor demonstrated by CT + endorectal ultrasound or MRI
  • ECOG PS 0-2
  • No prior chemotherapy, biologic therapy or radiation therapy
  • Age \>= 18 years old
  • Laboratory values: ANC \>= 1500/mm3; Platelets \>= 100,000/mm3; Hgb \>= 9 g/dL; Estimated CrCl \> 50 mL/min; Serum bilirubin \<= 1.5 x ULN; AST and ALT \<= 3.0 x ULN; Negative proteinuria based on dip stick reading
  • Patients must either be not of child bearing potential or have a negative pregnancy test upon study enrollment. Patients must agree to continue contraception for 30 days from the date of the last study drug administration.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnant or lactating woman. Women of childbearing potential with either a positive or no pregnancy test upon study enrollment. Women/men of childbearing potential not using a reliable and appropriate contraceptive method. Patients must agree to continue contraception for 30 days from the date of the last study administration.
  • Life expectancy \< 3 months
  • Serious, uncontrolled, concurrent infection(s)
  • Concurrent use of chemotherapy not indicated in the study protocol or any other investigational agents and patients who have received investigational drugs \< 4 weeks prior to randomization.
  • Prior therapy which specifically and directly targets the EGFR pathway.
  • Prior severe infusion reaction to a monoclonal antibody
  • Any prior therapy with Oxaliplatin
  • Prior pelvic irradiation for any reason
  • Prior unanticipated severe reaction to fluoropyrimidine therapy, or known sensitivity to 5-fluorouracil or known DPD deficiency
  • Treatment for other carcinomas within the last five years, except cured non-melanoma skin and treated in-situ cervical cancer
  • Participation in any investigational drug study within 4 weeks preceding the start of the study treatment
  • Major surgery within 4 weeks of the study treatment, without complete recovery
  • Known, existing uncontrolled coagulopathy
  • Unwillingness to give written informed consent
  • Unwillingness to participate or inability to comply with the protocol for the duration of the study
  • +7 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rectal Neoplasms

Interventions

CapecitabineOxaliplatinCetuximabRadiation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colorectal NeoplasmsIntestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

DeoxycytidineCytidinePyrimidine NucleosidesPyrimidinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsFluorouracilUracilPyrimidinonesDeoxyribonucleosidesNucleosidesNucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and NucleosidesCoordination ComplexesOrganic ChemicalsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedAntibodies, MonoclonalAntibodiesImmunoglobulinsImmunoproteinsBlood ProteinsProteinsAmino Acids, Peptides, and ProteinsSerum GlobulinsGlobulinsPhysical Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Daniel G Haller, M.D.

    Abramson Cancer Center of University of Pennsylvania

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • James M Metz, M.D.

    Abramson Cancer Center of University of Pennsylvania

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 14, 2006

First Posted

July 18, 2006

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Primary Completion

June 1, 2011

Study Completion

June 1, 2011

Last Updated

April 9, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-04