Short-Course Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Resectable Gastric A… (NCT04523818) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1
Short-Course Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Resectable Gastric Adenocarcinoma
United States25 participantsStarted 2020-08-11
Plain-language summary
This phase Ib trial investigates the side effects and how well a shorter course of chemotherapy and radiation treatment (chemoradiotherapy) for 2 weeks instead of 5 weeks followed by standard chemotherapy works in treating patients with gastric cancer who are scheduled to have treatment and then surgery to remove the tumor. Chemotherapy drugs, such as capecitabine and fluorouracil, 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. Radiation therapy uses high energy sources to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Giving short-course chemo-radiotherapy before chemotherapy and surgery may help to control the disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =\< 2
* Patients with a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the stomach
* No evidence of distant metastatic disease based on standard of care preoperative imaging evaluation
* Evidence of T2 stage or greater primary tumor, or any T stage with node positive disease based on endoscopic ultrasound or standard of care imaging
* Leukocytes \>= 3,000/ul
* Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1,500/ul
* Platelets \>= 60,000/UI
* Glomerular filtration rate \>= 60 mL/min/1.73 m\^2. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is calculated using the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equation. The eGFR declines with age. eGFR \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 is considered as "decreased". This equation should only be used for patients 18 and older. According to the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcome Quality Initiative (KDOQI) classification and 2012 Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Clinical Practice Guideline, the stage of CKD should be categorized based on estimated GFR
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of metastatic disease on staging with standard of care imaging, with or without diagnostic laparoscopy. Subjects not able to undergo staging laparoscopy due to previous surgery will not be excluded from this trial, and the determination of absence of metastatic disease will be decided solely on imaging consistent with our current standard of care
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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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Incidence of adverse events
Timeframe: Up to 4 weeks following last chemotherapy