TAS-102, Irinotecan, and Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Pre-treated Metastatic or Unresectable … (NCT04109924) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
TAS-102, Irinotecan, and Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Pre-treated Metastatic or Unresectable Colorectal Cancer, the TABAsCO Study
United States42 participantsStarted 2019-12-27
Plain-language summary
This phase II trial studies how well TAS-102, irinotecan, and bevacizumab work in treating patients with pre-treated colorectal cancer that has spread to other places in the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed by surgery (unresectable). Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as TAS-102, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Irinotecan may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Immunotherapy with bevacizumab, may induce changes in body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Giving TAS-102, irinotecan, and bevacizumab may work better in treating patients with colorectal cancer compared to traditional chemotherapy and bevacizumab.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Advanced colorectal cancer (metastatic or unresectable): Histologically or cytological proven adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum which is metastatic or otherwise incurable
* Prior treatment with a fluoropyrimidine (5-fluorouracil \[5-FU\] or capecitabine) and oxaliplatin in the metastatic/unresectable setting OR, recurrence within 12 months of adjuvant therapy with a regimen that included oxaliplatin
* Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1
* Hemoglobin \>= 9 g/dL
* Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1500/mm\^3
* Platelet count \>= 100,000/mm\^3
* Creatinine \< 1.5 upper limit of normal (ULN) or if \>= 1.5 x ULN creatinine clearance (CRCL) \>= 30 mL/min (by Cockcroft-Gault)
* Bilirubin \< 1.5 x ULN
* Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) =\< 2.5 x ULN or =\< 5 x ULN if with hepatic metastases
* Have measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 criteria present
* Participants of child-bearing potential must agree to use adequate contraceptive methods (e.g., hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately
* Participant must understand the investigational nature of this study and sign an Independent Ethics Committee/Institutional Review Board approved written inform…
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.
What they're measuring
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Median Progression Free Survival (PFS)
Timeframe: Medical record review will be performed approximately every 6 months, for up to 2 years, post treatment up to 4 years