NCT06365866

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to observe the safety and effectiveness of the add-on of intraluminal brachytherapy with BRAXX esophageal brachytherapy applicator after definitive CCRT in patients with thoracic esophageal cancer.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2024

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 19, 2024

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 26, 2024

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 15, 2024

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

April 15, 2024

Status Verified

April 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

February 26, 2024

Last Update Submit

April 10, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

BrachytherapyEsophageal cancerExternal beam radiotherapyIntraluminal brachytherapySurvival

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To estimate the local control rate at primary tumor site.

    Subjects will be followed every 3 months after treatment, EGD-endoscopy (± biopsy) and PET/ CT scans will be arranged in Months 3, 6, 9, and 12 to evaluate the tumor status.

    12 months after completion of treatment

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • To estimate overall response rate.

    12 months after completion of treatment

  • To estimate distant metastasis rate.

    12 months after completion of treatment

  • To estimate progression-free survival rate.

    12 months after completion of treatment

  • To estimate overall survival status.

    12 months after completion of treatment

  • To estimate toxicity analysis.

    12 months after completion of treatment

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (1)

Add-on of intraluminal brachytherapy with "BRAXX" Esophageal Brachytherapy Applicator.

EXPERIMENTAL

Brachytherapy protocol starts 3 weeks after EBRT (This is "week 1"). After transnasal insertion of the applicator into the esophagus, CT simulation scan(s) with a dummy source in place will be done for further planning procedures, including adjustment of the applicator and 3D treatment planning.

Device: "BRAXX" Esophageal Brachytherapy Applicator.Radiation: Add-on of intraluminal brachytherapy

Interventions

The device is intended for use with a commercially available after loader during brachytherapy. The purpose of the device is to deliver a radioactive source to the esophagus. This device is sterile, disposable, and single-use.

Add-on of intraluminal brachytherapy with "BRAXX" Esophageal Brachytherapy Applicator.

Brachytherapy protocol starts within 12 weeks after EBRT. High-dose-rate (HDR) 5-Gy per fraction is delivered to GTV of esophageal tumor(s), second fraction (if applicable) to be done within 2 weeks after the first fraction, for a total of 5-10Gy in 1-2 fractions will be delivered.

Add-on of intraluminal brachytherapy with "BRAXX" Esophageal Brachytherapy Applicator.

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age of 20-85 years, with ECOG performance 0-2.
  • Thoracic esophageal cancer with clinical stage I-IV and biopsy proof; patient with stage I-IV cervical esophageal cancer could be recruited in this trial according to Investigator's assessment.
  • Complete CCRT with total doses of 45-55Gy to GTV via external beam radiotherapy (EBRT).

You may not qualify if:

  • According to Investigator's assessment, patients with double cancer or recurrence could be recruited in this trial if they continue to receive systemic therapy.
  • Patient with double cancer, esophageal cancer or recurrence who is scheduled for surgery treatment.
  • Involvement of tracheal mucosa or bronchial mucosa.
  • Stenosis of esophageal lumen that cannot be bypassed by the applicator after EBRT.
  • The distribution of the lesions of interest exceeds 10cm range.
  • The patient is participating in other clinical trials.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Taipei Veterans General Hospital

Taipei, 11217, Taiwan

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Esophageal NeoplasmsHead and Neck NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesDigestive System NeoplasmsEsophageal DiseasesNeoplasms by SiteGastrointestinal DiseasesNeoplasms

Study Officials

  • Pin-I Huang, Ph.D

    Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: Add-on treatment to standard treatment (fixed doses allowing dose reduction or dose delay according to the tolerability of individual patients); No control group.
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Attending Physcian, Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Oncology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 26, 2024

First Posted

April 15, 2024

Study Start

February 19, 2024

Primary Completion

December 1, 2024

Study Completion

December 1, 2024

Last Updated

April 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-04

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