Irinotecan Hydrochloride Liposome Injection (Ⅱ) Combined with Fluorouracil, Folinic Acid, Vermofenib and Cetuximab in First-line Treatment of BRAFV600E Mutated Advanced Colorectal Cancer

NCT06603376 | Recruiting Phase 2 DMC

• 1 other identifier: IMPROVEMENT-2
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 75
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Based on the upstream signaling features of BRAFV600E and the bypass feedback mechanisms, considering the pro-apoptotic effects of chemotherapy and the synergistic effects of targeted therapy, previous IMPROVEMENT trial creatively explored a balanced chemotherapy-targeted combination approach (FOLFIRI + Vemurafenib + Cetuximab) in advanced colorectal cancer patients with BRAF V600E mutaiton using a signle-arm study design, demonstrating significant therapeutic efficacy in these patietns . To further validate the effectiveness and safety of this regimen and to solidify its clinical value, it is crucial to conduct a randomized, controlled trial. Investigators plan to use the current standard regimen as a control to compare this strategy (FOLFIRI + Vemurafenib + Cetuximab) on a large cohort of patients with BRAFV600E-mutant advanced colorectal cancer in the first-line setting, focusing on its efficacy and safety.

Conditions

Colorectal Carcinoma

Keywords

colorectal cancer; BRAF V600E; chemotherpay; Vemurafenib; Cetuximab; irinotecan hydrochloride liposome injection

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Objective response rate

  Proportion of patients with reduction in tumor burden of a predefined amount, including complete remission and partial remission

  Evaluation of tumor burden based on RECIST criteria through study completion, an average of 8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Progress Free Survival

  Evaluation of tumor burden based on RECIST criteria until first documented progress or death through study completion, an average of 8 weeks

• Overall Survival

  From date of treatment beginning until the date of death from any cause, through study completion, an average of 8 weeks

• Deepness of response

  Evaluation of tumor burden based on RECIST criteria through study completion, an average of 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

FOLFIRI + Vemurafenib + Cetuximab

EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental Group: Liposomal Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection (II): 60 mg/m², intravenous infusion over at least 90 minutes, on day 1; Leucovorin: 400 mg/m², intravenous infusion over 2 hours, on day 1; 5-FU: 400 mg/m², intravenous bolus; 5-FU: 2400 mg/m², continuous infusion over 46-48 hours, on day 1; Cetuximab: 500 mg/m², intravenous infusion over at least 2 hours, on day 1; Vemurafenib: 720 mg, orally twice daily. Repeat every 2 weeks.

Drug: FOLFIRI + Vemurafenib + Cetuximab

FOLFIRI ± Bevacizumab

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Control Group: Liposomal Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection (II): 60 mg/m², intravenous infusion over at least 90 minutes, on day 1; Leucovorin: 400 mg/m², intravenous infusion over 2 hours, on day 1; 5-FU: 400 mg/m², intravenous bolus; 5-FU: 2400 mg/m², continuous infusion over 46-48 hours, on day 1; Bevacizumab: 5 mg/kg, intravenous infusion, on day 1. Repeat every 2 weeks.

Drug: FOLFIRI ± Bevacizumab

Interventions

FOLFIRI + Vemurafenib + Cetuximab DRUG

Liposomal Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection (II): 60 mg/m², intravenous infusion over at least 90 minutes, on day 1; Leucovorin: 400 mg/m², intravenous infusion over 2 hours, on day 1; 5-FU: 400 mg/m², intravenous bolus; 5-FU: 2400 mg/m², continuous infusion over 46-48 hours, on day 1; Cetuximab: 500 mg/m², intravenous infusion over at least 2 hours, on day 1; Vemurafenib: 720 mg, orally twice daily. Repeat every 2 weeks.

FOLFIRI + Vemurafenib + Cetuximab

FOLFIRI ± Bevacizumab DRUG

Liposomal Irinotecan Hydrochloride Injection (II): 60 mg/m², intravenous infusion over at least 90 minutes, on day 1; Leucovorin: 400 mg/m², intravenous infusion over 2 hours, on day 1; 5-FU: 400 mg/m², intravenous bolus; 5-FU: 2400 mg/m², continuous infusion over 46-48 hours, on day 1; Bevacizumab: 5 mg/kg, intravenous infusion, on day 1. Repeat every 2 weeks.

FOLFIRI ± Bevacizumab

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients with advanced colorectal adenocarcinoma confirmed by histology or cytology.
• Patients with BRAFV600E mutation confirmed by tissue or blood testing.
• Patients who have not received systemic therapy or who have experienced metastasis or recurrence 12 months after completing adjuvant therapy.
• Patients must have at least one measurable lesion according to RECIST 1.1 criteria.
• Patients who received local radiotherapy at least 3 weeks before the first drug treatment are allowed to enroll, but lesions evaluated by RECIST should not be within the radiation field.
• Patients aged ≥18 years and ≤80 years.
• ECOG performance status of 0-2.
• Expected survival of ≥12 weeks.
• Patients must have the ability to understand and voluntarily sign a written informed consent.
• Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days prior to the start of treatment. During the study, both the patient and their partner must use contraception.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients who have undergone major surgery or suffered severe trauma within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of the study drug.
• Patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the study regimen.
• Patients who are planning to conceive or are already pregnant.
• Patients with brain metastases who cannot accurately describe their condition.
• Patients with the following conditions within 6 months prior to the start of the study treatment: myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina, congestive heart failure greater than NYHA Class 2, uncontrolled arrhythmias, etc.
• Abnormal laboratory test results:
• Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \<1,500/mm³;
• Platelet count \<75,000/mm³;
• Total bilirubin \>1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN); ALT (alanine aminotransferase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase) \>2.5 times ULN (for patients with liver metastasis \>5 times ULN); Creatinine \>1.5 times ULN;
• Patients who have had any cancer other than advanced colorectal cancer within five years prior to the start of the study treatment. Exceptions include cervical carcinoma in situ, cured basal cell carcinoma, and bladder epithelial tumors.
• Patients with a history of drug abuse, substance abuse, or alcohol dependence.
• Patients who are legally incapacitated or have limited civil capacity.
• Any other conditions deemed unsuitable for enrollment by the investigator.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Shanghai Changzheng Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Shanghai Changzheng Hospital

Shanghai, 200004, China

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms

Interventions

Vemurafenib; Cetuximab

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal Neoplasms; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Digestive System Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms; Digestive System Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Colonic Diseases; Intestinal Diseases; Rectal Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sulfonamides; Amides; Organic Chemicals; Sulfones; Sulfur Compounds; Indoles; Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring; Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring; Heterocyclic Compounds; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immunoproteins; Blood Proteins; Proteins; Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins; Serum Globulins; Globulins

Study Officials

• Yuan-Sheng Zang, Professor

  Shanghai Changzheng Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Zhan Wang, Professor

CONTACT

86-13916229609; 13916229609@139.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: phase 2
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 3, 2024
• First Posted: September 19, 2024
• Study Start: September 1, 2024
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 31, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: September 19, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

CN (1)