Comparison of Efficacy and Frequency of Adverse Events of 1st Line Palliative Chemotherapy EOX an… (NCT02445209) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Comparison of Efficacy and Frequency of Adverse Events of 1st Line Palliative Chemotherapy EOX and mDCF Regimens in Advanced HER2-negative Gastric Carcinoma
56 participantsStarted 2010-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to compare efficacy and safety of palliative chemotherapy EOX and mDCF regimens in the first-line treatment of patients with advanced HER2-negative gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients ≥ 18 years
* histologically confirmed inoperable locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastro-oesophageal junction;
* ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status 0-2;
* adequate renal, hepatic, and hematologic function;
* measurable or nonmeasurable disease according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST). Patients with intraoperatively confirmed intraperitoneal metastases but without detectable disease in radiological studies were also eligible
Exclusion Criteria:
* HER2- positive tumors defined as either IHC 3+ or IHC 2+, the latter in combination with FISH+
* previous chemotherapy for metastatic or locally advanced disease
* surgery \<3 weeks before the onset of the study treatment
* congestive heart failure
* significant dysphagia that would preclude oral administration of capecitabine
* concurrent malignant disease, except for adequately treated tumors with high likelihood of being cured (e.g. basal cell carcinoma of the skin, cervical cancer)
* clinical evidence of brain metastases
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.