Effect of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields, 150 KHz) Concomitant with Chemotherapy As First Line T… (NCT04281576) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields, 150 KHz) Concomitant with Chemotherapy As First Line Treatment of Unresectable Gastroesophageal Junction or Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Hong Kong28 participantsStarted 2019-12-19
Plain-language summary
The study is a prospective, single arm, phase II trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) concomitant with XELOX for the treatment of unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ) or Gastric (GC) Adenocarcinoma who were previously untreated with systemic therapy. The device is an experimental, portable, battery operated device for chronic administration of alternating electric fields (termed TTFields or TTF) to the region of the malignant tumor, by means of surface, insulated electrode arrays.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Willing to and be able to sign an informed consent form
. Male or female aged ≥ 18 years
. Be able to receive the treatment in compliance with the study protocol in the discretion of the investigator
. ECOG Performance status score 0 or 1
. Histologically confirmed unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ) or Gastric (GC) Adenocarcinoma. The subject must be previously untreated with systemic treatment (including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and Onco-Immunotherapy), and without resection of primary gastric focus.
. Subjects must have at least one measurable lesion as per RECIST 1.1 criteria; and the tumor assessment baseline should be performed and established by the investigator within 28 days prior to study treatment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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.
. The allowed previous treatment: Palliative radiotherapy for bone metastasis is allowed if it has been completed within 2 weeks prior to the study treatment and all treatment-related toxicity should be recovered to Grade 1 before enrollment, according to CTCAE 5.0.