NCT03474341

Brief Summary

Rationale: For locally advanced esophageal cancer the standard treatment consists of 5 weeks of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) followed by surgery. Surgery is currently performed independent of the response to nCRT and is associated with substantial morbidity. Prior knowledge of the eventual response to nCRT would greatly impact on the optimal care for many esophageal cancer patients for two imperative reasons: Firstly, it is argued that patients who achieved a pathologic complete response (pCR, 29%) may not have benefitted from surgery. Consequently, proper identification of pathological complete responders prior to surgery could yield an organ-preserving regimen avoiding unnecessary toxicity. Secondly, non-responders are exposed to the side effects of nCRT without showing any tumor regression. Early identification of the non-responders during nCRT would be beneficial for this group as ineffective therapy could be stopped, and for who altered treatment strategies could be explored. Objective: To develop a multimodal model that predicts the probability of pathologic complete response to nCRT in esophageal cancer, by integrating diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) and dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) in conjunction with combined 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and computed tomography (18F-FDG PET-CT) scans acquired prior to, during and after administration of nCRT. Study design: Multi-center observational study Study population: Patients (\>18 years) with potentially resectable locally advanced squamous cell- or adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction, receiving nCRT prior to surgery. Intervention: In addition to the standard diagnostic work-up for esophageal cancer that includes a 18F-FDG PET-CT scan at diagnosis and after nCRT, one 18F-FDG PET-CT scans will be performed during nCRT, as well as three MRI scans (before, during and after nCRT) within fixed time intervals. Furthermore, after response imaging after nCRT has been performed, but prior to surgery, patients will undergo (on an opt-out basis) an endoscopy and/or endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) with biopsies of the primary tumor site, other suspected lesions and suspected lymph nodes. Furthermore, blood samples will be collected at three time points. Main study parameters/endpoints: An accurate multimodal prediction model for the patients' individual probability of pathologic complete response after nCRT, based on the quantitative parameters derived from a longitudinal series of DW-MRI, DCE-MRI and 18F-FDG PET-CT datasets.

Trial Health

43
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
200

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2018

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 30, 2018

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 22, 2018

Completed
18 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 9, 2018

Completed
3.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2021

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

November 16, 2020

Status Verified

November 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

3.4 years

First QC Date

January 30, 2018

Last Update Submit

November 13, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT)Pathologic complete response (pCR)Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)PET-CTCirculating tumor DNA (ctDNA)endoscopy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Histopathologic response

    Histopathologic response of the primary tumor to nCRT according to the tumor regression grade (TRG) scale as determined by expert pathologist. TRG 1: no residual viable tumor cells, pathologic complete response TRG 2: rare residual cancer cells TRG 3: predominant fibrosis with increased number of residual cancer cells TRG 4: residual cancer outgrowing fibrosis or no regressive change

    Based on resection specimen (surgery 8-10 weeks after finishing nCRT)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Pathological T- and N-stage

    Based on resection specimen (surgery 8-10 weeks after finishing nCRT)

  • Disease-free survival.

    Up to 5-year follow-up

  • Overall survival.

    Up to 5-year follow-up

Study Arms (1)

Resectable esophageal squamous cell- or adenocarcinoma

Patients (\>18 years) with potentially resectable locally advanced squamous cell- or adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction, receiving nCRT according to the CROSS regimen prior to surgery. CROSS regimen: weekly carboplatin (doses titrated to achieve an area under the curve of 2 mg per milliliter per minute) and paclitaxel (50 mg per square meter of body-surface area) for 5 weeks and concurrent radiotherapy (41.4 Gy in 23 fractions, delivered 5 days per week on workdays with intensity modulated radiotherapy, including photon and proton therapy)

Diagnostic Test: MRIDiagnostic Test: PET-CTDiagnostic Test: EndoscopyDiagnostic Test: Blood samples

Interventions

MRIDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

* Anatomical (T2W) and functional MRI (DWI and DCE) at a 1.5T Siemens or Philips scanner * DWI series: sagittal (sIVIM) and high-resolution transversal (HR tDWI) * DCE serie: dynamic20 * In total, three MRI scan series (before, during, after nCRT) * Measurements: i.a. change in apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) or area-under-the-gadolinium-concentration time curve (AUC) within tumor delineation over time, radiological (qualitative) assessment of residual disease

Also known as: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, DW-MRI, DCE-MRI, T2W
Resectable esophageal squamous cell- or adenocarcinoma
PET-CTDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

* According to European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Research Ltd guidelines (EARL) * In total one additional PET-CT (during nCRT) for study purposes. A PET-CT scan at diagnosis and after nCRT are included in the standard diagnostic work-up for esophageal cancer. * Measurements: i.a. change in TLG (Total Lesion Glycolysis), SUVmax (Standardized Uptake Value) or Ktrans within tumor delineation over time

Also known as: 18-F FDG PET-CT, PET
Resectable esophageal squamous cell- or adenocarcinoma
EndoscopyDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Additional endoscopy and/or endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) with biopsies of the primary tumor site and other suspected lesions in the esophagus after completion of nCRT and prior to surgery

Also known as: Endoscopic assessment, EUS
Resectable esophageal squamous cell- or adenocarcinoma
Blood samplesDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

* Blood samples at three different time points (before, during and after nCRT) will be collected * Blood will be collected in cell-free DNA collection tubes * Purpose: isolation of ctDNA and subsequent mutation analysis by means of Next Generation Sequencing * Measurements: the presence of, and changes in, ctDNA during nCRT

Also known as: ctDNA
Resectable esophageal squamous cell- or adenocarcinoma

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients with resectable esophageal or gastroesophageal junction adeno- or squamous cell carcinoma, scheduled to receive neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy according to the CROSS-regimen

You may qualify if:

  • Histologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction (i.e. tumors involving both cardia and esophagus on endoscopy)
  • Potentially resectable locally advanced esophageal tumor (cT1b-4a N0-3 M0): based on standard primary staging by EUS and 18F-FDG PET-CT
  • Scheduled to receive neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy according to CROSS-regimen1: weekly administration of carboplatin and paclitaxel for 5 weeks and concurrent radiotherapy (41.4 Gray in 23 fractions, 5 days per week) followed by esophagectomy
  • Age \> 18 years

You may not qualify if:

  • Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) of \<30 mL/min/1.73m2
  • Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (strict contra-indication for gadolinium-based contrast)
  • Known allergy for gadolinium-based contrast
  • Patients with a blood plasma glucose concentration \>10 mmol/L or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
  • Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of primary tumor prior to start of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding patients

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center

Amsterdam, Netherlands

RECRUITING

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek - Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI-AVL)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

NOT YET RECRUITING

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)

Groningen, Netherlands

RECRUITING

University Medical Center Utrecht (UMCU)

Utrecht, 3584 CX, Netherlands

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Borggreve AS, Mook S, Verheij M, Mul VEM, Bergman JJ, Bartels-Rutten A, Ter Beek LC, Beets-Tan RGH, Bennink RJ, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Brosens LAA, Defize IL, van Dieren JM, Dijkstra H, van Hillegersberg R, Hulshof MC, van Laarhoven HWM, Lam MGEH, van Lier ALHMW, Muijs CT, Nagengast WB, Nederveen AJ, Noordzij W, Plukker JTM, van Rossum PSN, Ruurda JP, van Sandick JW, Weusten BLAM, Voncken FEM, Yakar D, Meijer GJ; PRIDE study group. Preoperative image-guided identification of response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in esophageal cancer (PRIDE): a multicenter observational study. BMC Cancer. 2018 Oct 20;18(1):1006. doi: 10.1186/s12885-018-4892-6.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Esophageal NeoplasmsAdenocarcinoma Of EsophagusEsophageal Squamous Cell CarcinomaPathologic Complete Response

Interventions

Magnetic Resonance ImagingDiffusion Magnetic Resonance ImagingDynamic Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance ImagingPositron Emission Tomography Computed TomographyEndoscopyBlood Specimen Collection

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsHead and Neck NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesEsophageal DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesCarcinoma, Squamous CellCarcinomaNeoplasms, Glandular and EpithelialNeoplasms by Histologic TypeNeoplasms, Squamous CellDisease ProgressionDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

TomographyDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisPositron-Emission TomographyTomography, Emission-ComputedImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedTomography, X-Ray ComputedMultimodal ImagingRadiographic Image EnhancementImage EnhancementPhotographyRadiographyTomography, X-RayRadionuclide ImagingDiagnostic Techniques, RadioisotopeDiagnostic Techniques, SurgicalMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresSurgical Procedures, OperativeSpecimen HandlingClinical Laboratory TechniquesPuncturesInvestigative Techniques

Study Officials

  • Gert J Meijer, PhD

    UMC Utrecht

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Marcel Verheij, MD, PhD

    Antoni van Leeuwenhoek - Netherlands Cancer Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • J. (Hans) A. Langendijk, MD, PhD

    University Medical Center Groningen

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Hanneke WM van Laarhoven, MD, PhD

    Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD, Clinical Physicist at the Department of Radiation Oncology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 30, 2018

First Posted

March 22, 2018

Study Start

April 9, 2018

Primary Completion

September 1, 2021

Study Completion

January 1, 2022

Last Updated

November 16, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-11

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