First-line FOLFOXIRI Plus Bevacizumab in BRAF Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (NCT01437618) | Clinical Trial Compass
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First-line FOLFOXIRI Plus Bevacizumab in BRAF Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Italy15 participantsStarted 2009-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to prospectively verify if FOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab as first-line treatment could be considered a promising approach to improve the outcome of BRAF mutant metastatic colorectal cancer patients
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed colorectal adenocarcinoma;
* Availability of formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tumor block from primary and/or metastasis;
* BRAF V600E mutant status of primary colorectal cancer and/or related metastasis;
* Unresectable and measurable metastatic disease according to RECIST criteria;
* Male or female, aged \> 18 years and \< 75 years;
* ECOG PS \< 2 if aged \< 71 years;
* ECOG PS = 0 if aged 71-75 years;
* Life expectancy of more than 3 months;
* Adequate haematological function: ANC ≥ 1.5 x 10\^9/L; platelets ≥ 100 x 10\^9/L, Hb ≥ 9 g/dL;
* Adequate liver function: serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN; alkaline phosphatase and transaminases ≤ 2.5 x ULN (in case of liver metastases ≤ 5 x ULN);
* Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN;
* Previous adjuvant chemotherapy is allowed if more than 12 months have elapsed between the end of adjuvant therapy and first relapse;
* At least 6 weeks from prior extended radiotherapy and 4 weeks from surgery;
* Written informed consent to experimental treatment and molecular analyses.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence or history of CNS metastasis;
* Serious, non-healing wound, ulcer, or bone fracture;
* Evidence of bleeding diathesis or coagulopathy;
* Uncontrolled hypertension;
* Clinically significant (i.e. active) cardiovascular disease for example cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) (≤6 months before treatment start), myocardial infarction (≤ 6 months before treatment start), unstable angina, NYHA ≥ grade 2 chronic…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Progression-Free Survival
Timeframe: About 24-30 months (From treatment initiation to evidence of progression or death from any cause)