Intraperitoneal Aerosolized Nanoliposomal Irinotecan (Nal-IRI) in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From … (NCT05277766) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 1
Intraperitoneal Aerosolized Nanoliposomal Irinotecan (Nal-IRI) in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Gastrointestinal Cancer
Belgium45 participantsStarted 2022-11-21
Plain-language summary
The PIPAC NAL-IRI study is designed to examine the maximal tolerated dose of nanoliposomal irinotecan (Nal-IRI, Onivyde) administered with repeated pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC), in a monocentric, phase I trial.
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:
* Biopsy proven cancer of the pancreas, gallbladder or biliary tract, stomach, small bowel, colon, rectum, or appendix with extensive or irresectable peritoneal carcinomatosis
* Estimated life expectancy \> 6 months; \> 3 months if primary cancer is pancreatic
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Adequate performance status (Karnofsky index \> 60% and WHO performance status \< 2)
* Written informed consent obtained prior any act of the research
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concomitant systemic (IV) treatment with irinotecan (either as monotherapy or as part of a combination regimen such as FOLFIRI, CAPIRI, or FOLFOXIRI)
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding during the clinical study
* Patients of childbearing age unable or unwilling to provide effective contraception during the study and until the end of relevant exposure (extended by 30 days (female participants) or 120 days (male participants) since the IMP is genotoxic).
* Known allergy or intolerance to irinotecan
* Significant amount of ascites detectable (exceeding 3l in volume)
* Intestinal or urinary tract obstruction
* Extensive hepatic and/or extra-abdominal metastatic disease
* Impaired renal function (serum creatinine \> 1.5 mg/dl or calculated GFR (CKD-EPI) \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m²
* Impaired liver function (serum total bilirubin \> 1.5 mg/dl, except for known Gilbert's disease)
* Platelet count \< 100.000/µl
* Hemoglobin \< 9g/dl
* Neutrophil granulocytes \< 1.500/ml
* Patients known to use:
* CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin, phe…
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.
What they're measuring
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Maximally tolerated dose (MTD) of Nal-IRI
Timeframe: Within 14 weeks of the start of the treatment