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Esophageal NeoplasmsPhase 1/2NCT02429622

Simultaneous Integrated Boost Radiotherapy and Concurrent Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Carcinoma

A Phase 1/2 study testing IMRT simultaneous integrated boost, Paclitaxel and Nedaplatin in people with Esophageal Neoplasms, run by Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences at 1 site in China.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This phase Ⅰ/Ⅱ trial is designed to explore a higher radiation dose by using IMRT simultaneous integrated boost technique with or without concurrent chemotherapy for locally advanced esophageal carcinoma. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 72 years
Conditions the study is for
Esophageal Neoplasms
What is being tested?
IMRT simultaneous integrated boost, Paclitaxel and Nedaplatin
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
80 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
Jan 2015to Dec 2016
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 72 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of clinical stage T2-4N0-1M1a untreated squamous esophageal carcinoma
  • KPS≥70
  • Adequate organ function
  • No known history of drug allergy

Who cannot join

  • Known drug allergy
  • Insufficient hepatorenal function
  • Severe cardiovascular diseases, diabetes with uncontrolled blood sugar, mental disorders, uncontrolled severe infection, active ulceration which need intervention.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Zefen Xiao

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100021

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About this study

Official title: A Phase Ⅰ/Ⅱ Study of Simultaneous Integrated Boost Radiotherapy and Concurrent Chemotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal Carcinoma

This phase Ⅰ/Ⅱ trial is designed to explore a higher radiation dose by using IMRT simultaneous integrated boost technique with or without concurrent chemotherapy for locally advanced esophageal carcinoma.

Read the detailed description

Despite the application of IMRT and the studies of concurrent chemoradiation in esophageal carcinoma, which improves 5-year survival rate from 10% to 20%-40% and decrease recurrence rate from 80% to 50%-60%, local recurrence remains to be the most common failure pattern. Therefore, enhancing local control is the key to obtain a better survival.

A phase Ⅱ study of radical radiotherapy with IMRT simultaneous integrated boost technique and concurrent chemotherapy for esophageal carcinoma use the same radiation dose as the high dose arm in RTOG 94-05, which reveals an significantly improved median survival time of 23 months and 3-year overall survival rate of 44.4%. This study implies the simultaneous integrated boost technique may be effective to some extent. But the question is how to identify patients who may gain potential benefits, and whether this therapeutic model can be copied in the specific situation in China? Few adverse effects such as perforation, hemorrhage and stenosis was reported, mainly owing to the lack of cases. For widely application of this new technique in the clinic, more studies need to be conducted in the future to obtain sufficient evidence.

The current IMRT can simultaneously achieve prophylactic dose (DT 50Gy) and radical dose (DT 60-64Gy) in respective target volume by using inverse intensity-modulated planning system. However, it is still controversial on whether esophageal carcinoma can receive prescription dose more than 2.0Gy each time. That is to say, it is challengeable to find an optimal fraction dose and total dose between tumor and adverse effects. For this reason, the dose escalation trial is to be conducted to explore the clinical value and optimal dose to esophageal carcinoma with different radiosensitivity, and also provide data support for phase Ⅲ clinical trials.

Being tested
IMRT simultaneous integrated boost, Paclitaxel, Nedaplatin, Esophagectomy
Medical subject headings
Esophageal Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • IMRT simultaneous integrated boostRadiation

    To achieve a prophylactic dosage and radical dosage once respectively

  • PaclitaxelDrug

    Also called Taxel

    Paclitaxel from 45 to 60 mg/m2 per week concurrent with radiotherapy for 5weeks

  • NedaplatinDrug

    Nedaplatin 25mg/m2 per week concurrent with radiotherapy for 5weeks

  • EsophagectomyProcedure or surgery

    Radical esophagectomy 4-6 weeks after neoadjuvant therapy

Study groups in NCT02429622
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Radical 2.14ExperimentalRadiation:Patients undergo radiotherapy once daily 5 days a week for an average of 5.5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. IMRT simultaneous integrated boost technique is used to achieve a prophylactic dosage and radical dosage of 1.8Gy and 2.14Gy once respectively. Concurrent chemotherapy:Patients may receive a dosage range of Paclitaxel from 45 to 60 mg/m2 and Nedaplatin 25mg/m2 per week in the following 5 weeks after enrollment with radiotherapy at the same time in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Receives: Radiation: IMRT simultaneous integrated boost; Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Nedaplatin
Radical 2.17ExperimentalRadiation:Patients undergo radiotherapy once daily 5 days a week for an average of 5.5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. IMRT simultaneous integrated boost technique is used to achieve a prophylactic dosage and radical dosage of 1.8Gy and 2.17Gy once respectively. Concurrent chemotherapy:Patients may receive a dosage range of Paclitaxel from 45 to 60 mg/m2 and Nedaplatin 25mg/m2 per week in the following 5 weeks after enrollment with radiotherapy at the same time in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Receives: Radiation: IMRT simultaneous integrated boost; Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Nedaplatin
Radical 2.21ExperimentalRadiation:Patients undergo radiotherapy once daily 5 days a week for an average of 5.5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. IMRT simultaneous integrated boost technique is used to achieve a prophylactic dosage and radical dosage of 1.8Gy and 2.21Gy once respectively. Concurrent chemotherapy:Patients may receive a dosage range of Paclitaxel from 45 to 60 mg/m2 and Nedaplatin 25mg/m2 per week in the following 5 weeks after enrollment with radiotherapy at the same time in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Receives: Radiation: IMRT simultaneous integrated boost; Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Nedaplatin
Neoadjuvant 2.14ExperimentalRadiation:Patients undergo radiotherapy once daily 5 days a week for an average of 4.5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. IMRT simultaneous integrated boost technique is used to achieve a prophylactic dosage and radical dosage of 1.8Gy and 2.14Gy once respectively. Concurrent chemotherapy:Patients may receive a dosage range of Paclitaxel from 45 to 60 mg/m2 and Nedaplatin 25mg/m2 per week in the following 4 weeks after enrollment with radiotherapy at the same time in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Assessment of surgery: Patients eligible for surgery after multiple disciplinary consultation will receive esophagectomy after a 4-6 weeks break after chemoradiation in the absence of any contraindication.
Receives: Radiation: IMRT simultaneous integrated boost; Drug: Paclitaxel; Drug: Nedaplatin; Procedure: Esophagectomy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Disease-free survival (DFS)

    Measured: up to 3 years

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Overall survival (OS)

    Measured: up to 5 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Apr 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2015
  3. Primary completionOct 2016
  4. Study completionDec 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
80 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02429622
Sponsor's protocol ID
14-133/923
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
24 Apr 2015
Last updated
18 Jan 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Cooper JS, Guo MD, Herskovic A, Macdonald JS, Martenson JA Jr, Al-Sarraf M, Byhardt R, Russell AH, Beitler JJ, Spencer S, Asbell SO, Graham MV, Leichman LL. Chemoradiotherapy of locally advanced esophageal cancer: long-term follow-up of a prospective randomized trial (RTOG 85-01). Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. JAMA. 1999 May 5;281(17):1623-7. doi: 10.1001/jama.281.17.1623.

    PubMed 10235156
  • Welsh J, Settle SH, Amini A, Xiao L, Suzuki A, Hayashi Y, Hofstetter W, Komaki R, Liao Z, Ajani JA. Failure patterns in patients with esophageal cancer treated with definitive chemoradiation. Cancer. 2012 May 15;118(10):2632-40. doi: 10.1002/cncr.26586. Epub 2011 Oct 5.

    PubMed 22565611
  • Minsky BD, Pajak TF, Ginsberg RJ, Pisansky TM, Martenson J, Komaki R, Okawara G, Rosenthal SA, Kelsen DP. INT 0123 (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 94-05) phase III trial of combined-modality therapy for esophageal cancer: high-dose versus standard-dose radiation therapy. J Clin Oncol. 2002 Mar 1;20(5):1167-74. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2002.20.5.1167.

    PubMed 11870157
  • Yu WW, Zhu ZF, Fu XL, Zhao KL, Mao JF, Wu KL, Yang HJ, Fan M, Zhao S, Welsh J. Simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy in esophageal carcinoma: early results of a phase II study. Strahlenther Onkol. 2014 Oct;190(11):979-86. doi: 10.1007/s00066-014-0636-y. Epub 2014 Mar 8.

    PubMed 24609941
  • Li C, Ni W, Wang X, Zhou Z, Deng W, Chang X, Chen D, Feng Q, Liang J, Wang X, Deng L, Wang W, Bi N, Zhang T, Xiao Z. A phase I/II radiation dose escalation trial using simultaneous integrated boost technique with elective nodal irradiation and concurrent chemotherapy for unresectable esophageal Cancer. Radiat Oncol. 2019 Mar 15;14(1):48. doi: 10.1186/s13014-019-1249-5.

    PubMed 30876442

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing IMRT simultaneous integrated boost, Paclitaxel and Nedaplatin in people with Esophageal Neoplasms, run by Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Jan 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Disease-free survival (DFS) (time frame: up to 3 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02429622, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Jan 2017.

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