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Radiation OncologyNCT03734952

Postoperative Radiotherapy in Thoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy

A study testing Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program:, Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Program and Esophagectomy program: in people with Radiation Oncology, run by Fujian Medical University Union Hospital at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

The primary objective is to compare surgery with postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) versus surgery, in terms of the overall survival time (OS) in Stage II or III squamous cell esophageal carcinoma with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Radiation Oncology
What is being tested?
Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program:, Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Program and Esophagectomy program:
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
537 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 May 2023to 1 Jan 2029
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients must not have received any prior anticancer therapy Histologically-confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus;
  • Tumors of the esophagus are located in the thoracic cavity;
  • Pre-treatment stageⅡ-Ⅲ (AJCC/UICC 8th Edition)
  • Male or non pregnant female
  • Age is between 18 years and 65 years,
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1 or Karnofsky performance status (KPS) of 70 or more;
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  • Adequate bone marrow function (White Blood Cells ≥4x109 /L; Neutrophil ≥1.5×109 /L; Hemoglobin≥ 90 g/L; platelets≥100x109 /L);
  • Adequate liver function (Total bilirubin, Aspartate transaminase(AST) and Alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤2x Upper Level of Normal (ULN));
  • Adequate renal function (serum creatinine (SCr) ≤1.5 x ULN);
  • The patient has provided written informed consent and is able to understand and comply with the study.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with non-squamous cell carcinoma histology;
  • Patients with advanced inoperable or metastatic esophageal cancer;
  • Patients with another previous or current malignant disease;
  • Any patient with a significant medical condition which is thought unlikely to tolerate the therapies. Such as cardiac disease;
  • Age >65 years;
  • Pregnant or lactating female or people during the birth-period who refused to take contraceptives;
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  • Uncontrolled seizures or psychiatric diseases, loss of control over their own behavior;
  • Patients who refuse surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy;
  • Unsuitable to be enrolled in the trial in the opinion of the investigators

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Benhua Xu, doctor contact

+86-13696884375

benhuaxu@163.com

Jianyuan Song, doctor contact

+86-13625045732

songjianyuan@163.com

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Fujian Medical University Union Hospital

    Fuzhou, Fujian, 350000

    Benhua Xu

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Postoperative Radiotherapy in Thoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy

The primary objective is to compare surgery with postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) versus surgery, in terms of the overall survival time (OS) in Stage II or III squamous cell esophageal carcinoma with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy(nCRT).

Read the detailed description

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a common type of esophageal carcinoma in China, which is characterized by rapid development and fatal prognosis in most patients. Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) has been explored for many years in western countries and Japan, and proved to get survival benefit, especially for locally advanced esophageal cancer. However, the recurrence is the major cause of treatment failure in patients with ESCC. Our hypothesis is that inadequate radiation dose leads to recurrence of ESCC with nCRT and PORT lower recurrence rate and improved OS. As is known, there are no any studies concentrating on PORT in ESCC with nCRT. Patients are randomly assigned to PORT (Group A) or without PORT (Group B) with a 1:1 allocation ratio. The primary outcome is OS assessed with a minimum follow-up of 60 months. Secondary outcomes are progression-free survival (PFS), recurrence-free survival (RFS).

Being tested
Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program:, Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Program, Esophagectomy program:, Postoperative radiotherapy program

What participants receive

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

  • Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program:Radiation

    Gross tumor volume (GTV) should include the primary tumor and involved regional lymph nodes as identified on pre-treatment diagnostic studies. Clinical target volume (CTV) is defined as the primary tumor plus 3cm expansion superiorly and inferiorly along the length of the esophagus and a 1cm radial expansion.The nodal CTV should be defined by a 0.5cm expansion from the nodal GTV.CTV should also include coverage the nodal region(s) in which the involved lymph node(s). A total dose of 45 Gy in 25 fractions is delivered 5 days per week on workdays with intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).

  • Neoadjuvant chemotherapy ProgramDrug

    Chemotherapy is delivered concomitantly and composed of two cycles of Docetaxel 60mg per square meter of body-surface area and cisplatin 75mg per square meter of body-surface area every 21 days at the intervals of neoadjuvant radiotherapy.

  • Esophagectomy program:Procedure or surgery

    Patients receive esophagectomy in 4-6 weeks after neoadjuvant neoadjuvant chemotherapy

  • Postoperative radiotherapy programRadiation

    A total dose of 18 Gy in10 fractions is delivered 5 days per week on workdays with IMRT.

Study groups in NCT03734952
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group AExperimentalNeoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program+Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Program+ Esophagectomy program+Postoperative radiotherapy program
Receives: Radiation: Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program:; Drug: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Program; Procedure: Esophagectomy program:; Radiation: Postoperative radiotherapy program
Group BOtherNeoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program+Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Program+ Esophagectomy program
Receives: Radiation: Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program:; Drug: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Program; Procedure: Esophagectomy program:

What is being measured

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

  1. overall survival

    The length of time from enrollment until the time of death

    Measured: From enrollment to 5 years after the end of treatment

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. disease free survival

    The length of time from enrollment until the time of progression of disease

    Measured: From enrollment to 5 years after the end of treatment

  2. local recurrence rate

    The percent of the patient with local recurrence

    Measured: From enrollment to 5 years after the end of treatment

  3. Side effects

    adverse events according to NCI CTCAE 4.0 criteria

    Measured: From enrollment to 12 weeks after end of the treatment

Timeline

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

  1. First posted8 Nov 2018
  2. Study start1 May 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2029 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2029 (estimated)

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
537 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03734952
Sponsor's protocol ID
FujianUnionH-ESSC
Status last verified
Sep 2023
First submitted
26 Oct 2018
Last updated
25 Sep 2023
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Chen W, Zheng R, Baade PD, Zhang S, Zeng H, Bray F, Jemal A, Yu XQ, He J. Cancer statistics in China, 2015. CA Cancer J Clin. 2016 Mar-Apr;66(2):115-32. doi: 10.3322/caac.21338. Epub 2016 Jan 25.

    PubMed 26808342
  • Yen YC, Chang JH, Lin WC, Chiou JF, Chang YC, Chang CL, Hsu HL, Chow JM, Yuan KS, Wu ATH, Wu SY. Effectiveness of esophagectomy in patients with thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma receiving definitive radiotherapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy through intensity-modulated radiation therapy techniques. Cancer. 2017 Jun 1;123(11):2043-2053. doi: 10.1002/cncr.30565. Epub 2017 Feb 2.

    PubMed 28152166
  • Burmeister BH, Thomas JM, Burmeister EA, Walpole ET, Harvey JA, Thomson DB, Barbour AP, Gotley DC, Smithers BM. Is concurrent radiation therapy required in patients receiving preoperative chemotherapy for adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus? A randomised phase II trial. Eur J Cancer. 2011 Feb;47(3):354-60. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2010.09.009.

    PubMed 21084184
  • Stahl M, Walz MK, Stuschke M, Lehmann N, Meyer HJ, Riera-Knorrenschild J, Langer P, Engenhart-Cabillic R, Bitzer M, Konigsrainer A, Budach W, Wilke H. Phase III comparison of preoperative chemotherapy compared with chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction. J Clin Oncol. 2009 Feb 20;27(6):851-6. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2008.17.0506. Epub 2009 Jan 12.

    PubMed 19139439
  • Cao XF, He XT, Ji L, Xiao J, Lv J. Effects of neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy on pathological staging and prognosis for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Dis Esophagus. 2009;22(6):477-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2008.00910.x.

    PubMed 19703071
  • Chen Y, Hao D, Wu X, Xing W, Yang Y, He C, Wang W, Liu J, Wang J. Neoadjuvant versus adjuvant chemoradiation for stage II-III esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: a single institution experience. Dis Esophagus. 2017 Jul 1;30(7):1-7. doi: 10.1093/dote/dox016.

    PubMed 28475725
  • Stahl M, Walz MK, Riera-Knorrenschild J, Stuschke M, Sandermann A, Bitzer M, Wilke H, Budach W. Preoperative chemotherapy versus chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced adenocarcinomas of the oesophagogastric junction (POET): Long-term results of a controlled randomised trial. Eur J Cancer. 2017 Aug;81:183-190. doi: 10.1016/j.ejca.2017.04.027.

    PubMed 28628843
  • van Hagen P, Hulshof MC, van Lanschot JJ, Steyerberg EW, van Berge Henegouwen MI, Wijnhoven BP, Richel DJ, Nieuwenhuijzen GA, Hospers GA, Bonenkamp JJ, Cuesta MA, Blaisse RJ, Busch OR, ten Kate FJ, Creemers GJ, Punt CJ, Plukker JT, Verheul HM, Spillenaar Bilgen EJ, van Dekken H, van der Sangen MJ, Rozema T, Biermann K, Beukema JC, Piet AH, van Rij CM, Reinders JG, Tilanus HW, van der Gaast A; CROSS Group. Preoperative chemoradiotherapy for esophageal or junctional cancer. N Engl J Med. 2012 May 31;366(22):2074-84. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1112088.

    PubMed 22646630

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Neoadjuvant Radiotherapy Program:, Neoadjuvant chemotherapy Program and Esophagectomy program: in people with Radiation Oncology, run by Fujian Medical University Union Hospital 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 10 inclusion and 9 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Sep 2023. 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.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact Benhua Xu, doctor (+86-13696884375, benhuaxu@163.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

overall survival (time frame: From enrollment to 5 years after the end of treatment). 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 NCT03734952, which also lists 8 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 25 Sep 2023.

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