UnknownPhase 2

Study of Immune Response and Liver Damage Induced by Chemotherapy for Liver Metastases of Colorectal Cancer

France30 participantsStarted 2012-01-11

Plain-language summary

The immune response at primary tumor has a major role in the prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC). Some studies suggest a prognosis value of cytotoxic T cell and memory T cells at primary tumor greater than tumoral stage. There is no work in the literature that has examined the prognosis value of the immune response in liver metastases. To study immune cells (histology) and inflammatory response (cytokines) in liver metastases is a challenge to understand the effectiveness of chemotherapy used in this situation. The chemotherapy used in liver metastases of colorectal cancer also have effects on non-tumoral liver tumor and therefore can interfere with postoperative complications of hepatic resection. Sinusoidal dilatation is present in 20% to 80% of patients who received oxaliplatin before hepatectomy. Steatosis is frequently observed after administration of 5-FU alone or in combination with irinotecan. This steatosis may also be accompanied by inflammatory lesions (steatohepatitis), especially after administration of oxaliplatin or irinotecan and is associated with increased postoperative mortality. The hepatic toxicity of new biological agents is not well known (cetuximab and bevacizumab). The mechanisms of chemotherapy-induced toxicities are currently unknown. The main objective is to analyze the profile of the immune response in liver metastases of CRC and find the link with the radiological response. Measurements will be made by quantitative RT-PCR on frozen liver biopsies. Secondary objective is to seek a correlation between the histological lesions induced by chemotherapy and non-invasive tests for liver fibrosis. The secondary endpoints are rate of immune cells, histologic response (percentage of tumor necrosis), disease-free survival, the non-invasive test of fibrosis, the chemotherapy-induced liver injury, cytokines and circulating angiogenic factors.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patient older than 18 years. * Patients with histologically proven colorectal cancer with resectable or potentially resectable liver metastases. * First line chemotherapy alone or combination with intravenous 5FU, oral 5FU (capecitabine), oxaliplatin, irinotecan, cetuximab, panitumumab or bevacizumab (LV5FU2, XELODA, FOLFIRI, FOLFOX, XELOX, XELIRI alone or in combination with either cetuximab or panitumumab or bevacizumab). * Signature of informed consent. * Patient affiliated to French Social Security. Exclusion Criteria: Patients taking immunosuppressive therapy. * Lack of measurable tumoral target. * Patients with a contre-indication of all chemotherapy used: oxaliplatin, irinotecan, fluorouracil, capecitabine, cetuximab, panitumumab, bevacizumab. * Patients hospitalized without consent. * Patients in emergency situations. * Patients under guardianship. * Patients deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative procedure. * Pregnant or nursing women, women without effective contraception.

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?

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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.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01673607

SponsorPoitiers University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

Contact for this trial

David TOUGERON, MD

33.5.49.44.37.51 david.tougeron@chu-poitiers.fr

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