PRODIGE 98 : Randomized, Multicenter Phase 3 Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy With Modified FOLFIRI… (NCT06813976) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 3
PRODIGE 98 : Randomized, Multicenter Phase 3 Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy With Modified FOLFIRINOX Versus Capecitabine or Gemcitabine in Patients With Resected Ampullary Adenocarcinoma
France294 participantsStarted 2025-07-02
Plain-language summary
Ampullary adenocarcinoma (AMPAC) is a rare cancer (0.2% of digestive cancers) affecting the ampulla of Vater. The only curative treatment is surgery, but around 4% of patients recur within 2 years of surgical resection.
The aim of adjuvant chemotherapy is to reduce the risk of disease recurrence, and the only chemotherapies that can be considered standard to date are capecitabine and gemcitabine.
In this trial, an alternative experimental treatment strategy using modified FOLFORINOX (mFOLFORINOX) is proposed. It consists of 3 chemotherapies with complementary actions: 5-fluorouracil, irinotecan and oxaliplatin, combined with folic acid a vitamin that enhances the efficacy of 5-fluorouracil.
This study proposes 2 treatment schemes:
* Group A: mFOLFIRINOX: oxaliplatin, irinotecan, 5-fluorouracil, with folinic acid,
* group B: mono-chemotherapy with capecitabine or gemcitabine.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically proven adenocarcinoma on surgical specimen
* Macroscopically complete surgical resection of an ampullary adenocarcinoma (R0 or R1)
* Adenocarcinoma removed within 12 weeks prior to enrollment
* Patients ≥ 18 years of age
* Patient without metastatic disease on CT scan \< 4 weeks prior to inclusion
* WHO performance status 0 or 1 (WHO 0 if age \>75)
* Normal values of kalemia, magnesemia and calcemiaPatient able to understand and sign the information and informed consent note
* Women of childbearing age and men who are sexually active with women of childbearing age must agree to use highly effective contraception during the trial treatment at least until 6 months after the end of experimental treatment. Women of childbearing potential must use highly effective contraception at least 9 months after the end of treatment with oxaliplatin
* Patient affiliated to a social security scheme for France, or equivalents in European countries
* CA19.9 level \< 180 U/L at inclusion (post-operative level)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neoadjuvant systemic chemotherapy
* pT1N0M0 tumors
* Active infection by HBV, HCV or HIV
* Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency (uracilemia ≥ 16 ng/mL)
* Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy (grade ≥ 2)
* Unresolved or uncontrolled concomitant medical conditions
* Neutrophils \< 1500/mm3, platelets \< 150 000/mm3, Haemoglobin \< 9 g/dL
* Total bilirubin \> 1.5x normal,
* Creatinine clearance \< 50 ml/min according to MDRD
* …
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.