A Study of Neoadjuvant Dostarlimab Plus Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin (CAPEOX) Vs CAPEOX With Pre… (NCT06567782) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
A Study of Neoadjuvant Dostarlimab Plus Capecitabine Plus Oxaliplatin (CAPEOX) Vs CAPEOX With Previously Untreated T4N0 or Stage III Mismatch Repair Proficient (MMRp)/Microsatellite Stable (MSS) Colon Cancer
The main goal of this study is to test a new treatment approach for colon cancer. The treatment involves dostarlimab along with a specific type of chemotherapy called CAPEOX (short for "capecitabine + oxaliplatin") to check if using these two together works better than using just CAPEOX by itself. This treatment is given before any surgery takes place; a method referred to as "neoadjuvant therapy." . The aim is to see if this new approach can show early signs of effectiveness in treating participants with a specific type of colon cancer known as mismatch repair proficient/ microsatellite stable (MMRp/MSS), where the cells have normal repair systems and stable DNA sequences. This study will also look at specific signs in the blood and tumor to see if they can help predict how well the treatment is working. This could help better understand how dostarlimab contributes to the response of the disease to treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. MMR status: MMR status must be assessed by Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for MMR protein expression (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2) where all proteins are present indicates MMRp; MMR status may be determined local laboratory; or
. MSS or Microsatellite Instability-L (MSI-L) phenotype as determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or by tissue next generation sequencing (NGS), determined by local laboratory
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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Major pathological response (mPR) rate
Timeframe: Up to approximately 18 weeks
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Number of participants with adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), immune-mediated adverse events (imAEs), and AEs leading to death or discontinuation of study intervention