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Unresectable Locally Recurrent Rectal CancerPhase 2NCT06767007

SBRT + PD-1 Antibody in Unresectable Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer(SPARKLE)

A Phase 2 study testing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), PD1 and Chemotherapy in people with Unresectable Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer, run by Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University at 1 site in China.

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Sites and contacts
Official record
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Trial summary

This is a prospective study to delve into the therapeutic benefits of combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with PD-1 monoclonal antibody treatment for patients with unresectable locally recurrent rectal cancer (ULRRC). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
What is being tested?
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), PD1 and Chemotherapy
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
31 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
6 Jan 2025to 30 Nov 2027
Phase
Phase 2
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 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Before implementing procedures related to the research protocol rather than routine care, informed consent forms with the subject's voluntary signature and dated must be obtained in accordance with regulations and institutional guidelines;
  • Patients with pMMR/MSS colorectal cancer;
  • Age between 18 and 75 years;
  • Tumor recurrence confirmed by histology, cytology, or imaging, and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) including surgeons assesses that the recurrent lesion cannot achieve a one-stage R0 resection (unresectable is defined as: 1. Pelvic MRI showing sacral infiltration at or above S2, 2. And/or lateral pelvic wall invasion, 3. And/or obturator vascular nerve infiltration, 4. After MDT discussion, there are no indications for a one-stage R0 resection, 5. The patient refuses total pelvic exenteration or debulking surgery);
  • Locally recurrent rectal adenocarcinoma without clear distant metastasis at diagnosis/MDT team assesses oligometastases as resectable/controllable (UICC 8th edition);
  • No prior radiotherapy, or a gap of more than 6 months between the completion of initial radiotherapy and the start of retreatment, with a previous radiotherapy dose of less than 50.4Gy, and no late toxicity in the small bowel or bladder;
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  • ECOG performance status 0-1;
  • Peripheral blood counts and liver and kidney functions within the following allowed ranges (tested within 15 days before treatment start):
  • White blood cells (WBC) ≥ 3.0×10^9/L or Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) ≥ 1.5×10^9/L;
  • Hemoglobin (HGB) ≥ 80 g/L;
  • Platelets (PLT) ≥ 100×10^9/L;
  • Liver transaminases (AST/ALT) < 3.0 times the upper limit of the normal range;
  • Total bilirubin (TBIL) < 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range;
  • Creatinine (CREAT) < 1.5 times the upper limit of the normal range;
  • No history of other malignancies, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and should use effective contraception during the study period and for 6 months after the last administration;
  • Expected survival ≥ 12 months.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with a history of severe drug allergies (including allergies to platinum-based agents, 5-FU, LV, and 5-HT3 receptor antagonists);
  • Patients who have participated in or are currently participating in other clinical trials within 4 weeks of enrollment;
  • History of receiving anti-PD-1, PD-L1, PD-L2, CTLA-4, or any other specific T-cell co-stimulation or checkpoint pathway targeted therapies;
  • Severe electrolyte abnormalities;
  • Presence of gastrointestinal diseases, such as active ulcers of the stomach or duodenum, ulcerative colitis, or unresected tumors with active bleeding; or other conditions that may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation; or gastrointestinal perforations that have not healed after surgical treatment;
  • History of arterial thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis within 6 months; history of bleeding or evidence of bleeding tendency within 2 months;
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  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women or women who may become pregnant with a positive pregnancy test before the first dose; or female participants who are unwilling to strictly use contraception during the study period and their partners;
  • Brain metastases with a diameter greater than 3cm or a total volume greater than 30cc;
  • Clinical or radiological evidence of spinal cord compression, or tumors within 3 millimeters of the spinal cord on MRI;
  • History or concurrent presence of other active malignant tumors (except for malignant tumors that have been treated curatively and have not recurred for more than 3 years or carcinoma in situ that can be cured with adequate treatment);
  • Combined with severe electrocardiogram abnormalities or active coronary artery disease within 12 months before participating in the study, severe/unstable angina or newly diagnosed angina or myocardial infarction, New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II or higher congestive heart failure;
  • Patients with active infections (infections causing fever above 38°C);
  • Patients with poorly controlled hypercalcemia, hypertension, diabetes;
  • Patients with severe pulmonary diseases (interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, severe emphysema, etc.);
  • Patients with mental disorders affecting clinical treatment or a history of central nervous system diseases;
  • Patients with severe complications (intestinal obstruction, renal insufficiency, liver dysfunction, cerebrovascular disorders, etc.);
  • Any toxicity of grade 2 or above from previous treatments that has not yet resolved (except for anemia, alopecia, and skin pigmentation);
  • Any medical condition that is unstable or would affect patient safety and compliance with the study;
  • Patients deemed unsuitable for participation in this clinical trial by the investigator.

Trial locations and contacts

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

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510065

    Jun Hu, +86-020-38379764, zslyllb@mail.sysu.edu.cn

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Evaluation of the Efficiency and Safety of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Combined With PD-1 Antibody in the Treatment of Unresectable Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer: A Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm, Open Label, Phase II Study

This is a prospective study to delve into the therapeutic benefits of combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with PD-1 monoclonal antibody treatment for patients with unresectable locally recurrent rectal cancer (ULRRC). Our aim is to ascertain the safety of this approach and to offer robust, evidence-based medical guidance for the management of ULRRC using this innovative combination therapy.

Researchers will combine SBRT with PD-1 for ULRRC to see if this treatment can provide a benefit of survival.

Read more

Participants will:

  1. Receive chemotherapy combined with PD-1 therapy for 1 cycle → SBRT treatment → Chemotherapy combined with PD-1 therapy for 3-6 cycles (assessment 6 weeks after SBRT treatment) → Surgery/Maintenance therapy.
  2. Visit the clinic once every 3 months for checkups and tests
Read the detailed description

This clinical trial is a prospective, open-label, Phase II study. Patients with unresectable locally recurrent rectal cancer(ULRRC) by the multidisciplinary team (MDT) , and where the radiation oncology department within the MDT does not consider the presence of organs at risk (OARs) to affect the execution of SBRT, and who may benefit from improved progression-free survival or the creation of an R0 resection opportunity, are eligible for enrollment. Enrolled patients will receive high-dose fractionated radiotherapy of 5-8Gy per session, for a total of 5 sessions, with chemotherapy based on 5-FU before and after radiotherapy. Imaging assessments for surgical feasibility will be conducted 6 weeks (±2 weeks) after radiotherapy, and the MDT will decide on radical surgery, maintenance chemotherapy, or withdrawal 8 weeks (±2 weeks) after radiotherapy.

Participants will receive:

1 cycle of chemotherapy combined with PD-1 therapy → SBRT treatment → 3-6 cycles of chemotherapy combined with PD-1 therapy (assessed 6 weeks after SBRT treatment) → Surgery/Maintenance therapy.

Protocol of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT):

Patients will begin SBRT treatment within 2 weeks after the first round of chemotherapy. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) technology will be used, with a target gross tumor volume (GTV) of 5-8Gy/5 sessions, a total dose of 25-40Gy equivalent to a biological effective dose (BED) of 37.5-72Gy, administered from Monday to Friday. For patients who have previously received pelvic radiotherapy, the re-irradiation dose will be 3-5Gy/5 sessions, a total dose of 15-25Gy equivalent to a BED of 19.5-37.5Gy, administered from Monday to Friday.

Protocol of PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody:

The PD-1 monoclonal antibody used is Sintilimab 200mg, administered intravenously on the first day.The study requires completion of at least 4 cycles of PD-1 monotherapy before and after SBRT to be considered eligible.

Protocol of Chemotherapy Regimen:

The choice of chemotherapy drugs will be at the discretion of the physician, based on the first-line chemotherapy regimen, using a second-line regimen primarily based on fluorouracil, such as a tri-weekly CAPOX or a bi-weekly mFOLFOX6/FOLFIRI/FOLFOXIRI + targeted therapy. Best supportive care will be provided during chemotherapy or chemoradiation.

Six weeks (±2 weeks) after the completion of high-dose fractionated radiotherapy, the MDT will assess patients through enhanced CT scans and pelvic MRI to determine disease resectability. If feasible, surgery will be performed 8 weeks (±2 weeks) after chemoradiation. The specific surgical approach depends on the location of recurrence and adjacent structures, as determined by the surgeon. Postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy will be administered based on the assessment by the MDT; if surgery is not possible, maintenance chemotherapy or withdrawal will be considered.

Patients who have completed the treatment or those who have not completed the treatment due to intolerable toxic reactions but have not shown tumor progression will be followed up every 3 months. The follow-up will include physical examinations, CT scans (every 3-6 months), pelvic MRI (3 months, 6 months, and the first year after SBRT treatment, then every 6-12 months thereafter), and colonoscopy examinations (once a year during the first, third, and fifth years of treatment). For patients who have already shown tumor progression, telephone follow-ups will be conducted every 3 months until death. During the follow-up, information on subsequent antitumor treatments and survival data of the patients will be collected.

Being tested
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), PD1, Chemotherapy
Keywords
Unresectable Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, PD-1 monoclonal antibody

What participants receive

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

  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)Radiation

    Patients will begin SBRT treatment within 2 weeks after the first round of chemotherapy. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) technology will be used, with a target gross tumor volume (GTV) of 5-8Gy/5 sessions, a total dose of 25-40Gy equivalent to a biological effective dose (BED) of 37.5-72Gy, administered from Monday to Friday. For patients who have previously received pelvic radiotherapy, the re-irradiation dose will be 3-5Gy/5 sessions, a total dose of 15-25Gy equivalent to a BED of 19.5-37.5Gy, administered from Monday to Friday.

  • PD1Drug

    The PD-1 monoclonal antibody used is Sintilimab 200mg every 3 weeks

  • ChemotherapyDrug

    First-line chemotherapy regimen of rectal cancer, using a second-line regimen primarily based on fluorouracil, such as a tri-weekly CAPOX or a bi-weekly mFOLFOX6/FOLFIRI/FOLFOXIRI + targeted therapy

Study groups in NCT06767007
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SBRT+PD1ExperimentalParticipants of experimental arm (SBRT+PD-1 monotherapy group) will receive following treatments by sequences: Chemotherapy combined with PD-1 therapy for 1 cycle → SBRT treatment → Chemotherapy combined with PD-1 therapy for 3-6 cycles (assessment 6 weeks after SBRT treatment) → Surgery/Maintenance therapy.
Receives: Radiation: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT); Drug: PD1; Drug: Chemotherapy

What is being measured

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

  1. 1 year PFS

    1 year Progression-Free Survival Rate

    Measured: 1 year

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. 1 year OS

    1 year Overall Survival Rate

    Measured: 1 year

  2. ORR

    Overall Response Rate

    Measured: 1 year

  3. DCR

    Disease Control Rate

    Measured: 1 year

  4. R0 resection rate

    R0 resection rate in participants

    Measured: 1 year

  5. 2 years PFS

    2 years Local Progression-Free Survival Rate

    Measured: 2 years

  6. 2 years OS

    2 years Overall Survival Rate

    Measured: 2 years

  7. Acute Toxic Reaction

    Acute Toxic Reaction of SBRT and PD-1 Therapy

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Jan 2025
  2. Study start6 Jan 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Nov 2027 (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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
31 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06767007
Sponsor's protocol ID
E2024300
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
4 Jan 2025
Last updated
23 Apr 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), PD1 and Chemotherapy in people with Unresectable Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer, run by Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University 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 16 inclusion and 19 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 23 Apr 2026. 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 phase mean?

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?

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 Jun Wang, M.D. (13926451242, huangj97@mail.sysu.edu.cn), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

1 year PFS (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 23 Apr 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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