CompletedPhase 2

Neoadjuvant Encorafenib, Binimetinib and Cetuximab for Patients With BRAF V600E Mutated/pMMR Localized Colorectal Cancer

Germany2 participantsStarted 2022-09-01

Plain-language summary

AIO-KRK-0420 NeoBRAF is a single arm, multicenter, phase II trial with neoadjuvant encorafenib, binimetinib and cetuximab for patients with BRAF V600E mutated/pMMR localized colorectal cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Biopsy-confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or upper rectum if too high for radiotherapy.
. Radiologically (CT/MRI) staged disease as: T3-4 (as invasion of surrounding tissue structures or organs) and/or nodal positive (N+ defined as regional lymph node(s) without fat hilus and short axis diameter of ≥1 cm), M0.
. BRAF V600E mutation and pMMR or MSS (as determined by a validated test, preferably PCR or NGS).
. ECOG performance status ≤ 1.
. Age ≥ 18 years.
. Adequate hematologic function at screening as follows:
. Adequate liver function at screening as measured by serum transaminases (AST \& ALT) ≤ 2.5 x ULN and total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN. Patients with known Gilbert disease who have serum bilirubin level ≤ 3 × ULN may be enrolled.
. Adequate renal function at screening: serum creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN.

Exclusion criteria

. Any prior systemic therapy, surgery or radiotherapy of the colorectal cancer disease.
. History or current evidence of retinal vein occlusion (RVO) or current risk factors for RVO (e.g., uncontrolled glaucoma or ocular hypertension, history of hyperviscosity or hypercoagulability syndromes).

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

Tumor regression grade (TRG)

Timeframe: immediately after the surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05510895

SponsorAIO-Studien-gGmbH

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-31

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