Clinical trials: Digestive System Malignancies
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Improving Informed Consent for Palliative Chemotherapy
Patients are routinely asked to sign an "informed consent" document prior to starting chemotherapy, indicating they understand the risks and benefits of treatment.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer, Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02282722
- Testing
- Investigational informed consent for chemotherapy, Usual, standard-of-care informed consent for chemotherapy
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms
Study of MK-1697 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors (MK-1697-001)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of MK-1697. There are 2 parts in this study: dose escalation to determine the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) and confirm the RP2D (Part A) and cohort…
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms, Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT03515824
- Testing
- MK-1697
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia, Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC)
A Study to Investigate Tislelizumab (BGB-A317) Versus Placebo in Combination With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Participants With Localized Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This is a phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to compare the efficacy and safety of tislelizumab (BGB-A317) versus placebo in combination with chemoradiotherapy in participants with localized esophageal…
- Trial name
- NCT03957590
- Testing
- Tislelizumab, Paclitaxel, Cisplatin
- Where
- 33 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 370 people
- Sponsor
- BeiGene
Anal Cancer, Carcinoma of the Appendix
Palonosetron Hydrochloride in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting Caused by Radiation Therapy in Patients With Primary Abdominal Cancer
RATIONALE: Palonosetron hydrochloride may prevent nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy. It is not yet known whether palonosetron hydrochloride is more effective than a placebo in preventing nausea and vomiting.
- Conditions
- Anal Cancer, Carcinoma of the Appendix, Colorectal Cancer, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00903396
- Testing
- palonosetron hydrochloride
- Where
- 69 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Rectal Cancer
PET-MRI in Diagnosing Patients With Colon or Rectal Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies positron emission tomography (PET)-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and PET-computed tomography (CT) as diagnostic imaging in patients with colon and/or rectal cancer.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Rectal Cancer, Stage IIA Colon Cancer, Stage IIA Rectal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01807117
- Testing
- positron emission tomography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Stomach Neoplasm
RAD001 (Everolimus) Salvage Monotherapy in Advanced Gastric Cancer (AGC) Who Failed Standard First-line Treatment
This is a phase II study to evaluate RAD001 (Everolimus) in terms of 4-month progression-free survival rate (primary end-point) and response rate, toxicity, and overall survival (secondary end-points) in patients with metastatic…
- Trial name
- NCT00729482
- Testing
- RAD001
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Critical Illness, Chronic Disease
Improving Communication About Serious Illness
The purpose of this study is to improve care delivered to patients with serious illness by enhancing communication among patients, families, and clinicians in the outpatient setting.
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Chronic Disease, Terminal Care, Palliative Care
- Trial name
- ICSI (NCT01933789)
- Testing
- Communication Feedback Form for Patients with Serious Illness
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 817 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Liver Cancer
A Phase II Trial of OSI-906 and Sorafenib in Advanced Hepatocellular Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of combining a new investigational drug (OSI-906) with a standard drug (sorafenib) on the control of liver cancer (hepatocellular cancer).
- Trial name
- NCT01334710
- Testing
- Sorafenib and OSI-906
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Study of Modified FOLFOX6 Plus or Minus Sorafenib in Stage IV Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma (mCRC) Subjects
To determine if sorafenib when added to chemotherapy will slow disease progression more than chemotherapy alone in patients previously untreated for metastatic colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00865709
- Testing
- Sorafenib (Nexavar, BAY43-9006) + mFOLFOX6 (5-FU, levo-leucovorin, oxaliplatin)
- Where
- 116 sites in United States, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Pancreatic Cancer
Standardization of Surgery on the Pancreatic Cancer
This study was designed to test the hypothesis that more extensive nodal and soft-tissue clearance in patients with adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas would improve survival without an increase in morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT00679913
- Testing
- Standard pancreatoduodenectomy, Extended pancreatoduodenectomy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Colorectal Neoplasm
Study Using CP-751,871 In Patients With Stage IV Colorectal Cancer That Has Not Responded To Previous Anti-Cancer Treatments
This study will test if there is any survival benefit in patients with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer that receive CP-751, 871.
- Trial name
- NCT00560560
- Testing
- CP-751, 871
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Spain and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Melanoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma
A Dose Escalation and Cohort Expansion Study of NKTR-214 in Combination With Nivolumab and Other Anti-Cancer Therapies in Patients With Select Advanced Solid Tumors
In this four-part study, NKTR-214 was administered in combination with nivolumab and with/without other anticancer therapies. Part 1 considered escalating doublet (NKTR 214 + nivolumab) doses to determine the RP2D.
- Conditions
- Melanoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Non Small Cell Lung Cancer, Urothelial Carcinoma
- Trial name
- PIVOT-02 (NCT02983045)
- Testing
- Dose Escalation Doublet: Combination of NKTR-214 + nivolumab, Dose Expansion Doublet: Combination of NKTR-214 + nivolumab, Schedule Finding Triplet: Combination of NKTR-214+ nivolumab+ ipilimumab
- Where
- 58 sites in United States, Belgium and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 557 people
- Sponsor
- Nektar Therapeutics
Colonic Neoplasms
Yoga and Bolus Lukewarm Saline as Rapid Colonoscopy Preparation
A quality colonoscopy examination remains as the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, but effective large bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy is still not achieved in all cases that undergo the procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT01547130
- Testing
- Normal (0.9%) saline, HalfLytely
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 133 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arya, Vijaypal, M.D., P.C.
Liver Neoplasms, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The HistoSonics System for Treatment of Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors Using Histotripsy (#HOPE4LIVER EU/UK)
This trial is a single arm, non-randomized prospective trial. The objective of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the HistoSonics System for the treatment of primary or metastatic tumors located in the liver.
- Conditions
- Liver Neoplasms, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Liver Metastases
- Trial name
- #HOPE4LIVER (NCT04573881)
- Testing
- HistoSonics System
- Where
- 6 sites in Germany, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- HistoSonics, Inc.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Liver Cancer
Efficacy and Safety Study of Bevacizumab and Erlotinib to Treat Primary Liver Cancer That Cannot be Removed By Surgery
The primary objective will be to assess progression-free survival (PFS) measured at 16 weeks following initiation of therapy with the combination of Avastin and erlotinib in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma…
- Trial name
- NCT00242502
- Testing
- Bevacizumab (Avastin), Erlotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Morphotek Investigation in Colorectal Cancer: Research of MORAb-004 (MICRO)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether therapy with MORAb-004 is effective and safe in the treatment of metastatic, colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01507545
- Testing
- MORAb-004, Best supportive care
- Where
- 67 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Morphotek
Pancreatic Cancer, Cancer of Pancreas
BVD-523 Plus Nab-paclitaxel and Gemcitabine in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
In light of the central role of extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERK) in pancreatic cancer, the investigators propose a phase I study to evaluate the ERK inhibitor BVD-523 at the recommended phase 2 dose in combination…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Cancer of Pancreas, Cancer of the Pancreas, Pancreas Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02608229
- Testing
- BVD-523, Nab-paclitaxel, Gemcitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Colorectal Cancer
An Observational Study of First-Line Capecitabine Based Chemotherapy in Participants With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
This observational study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of different capecitabine based chemotherapies, alone or in combination with other therapies, as first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer in participants…
- Trial name
- AXEL (NCT01696695)
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Chemotherapy
- Where
- 22 sites in Hungary
- Volunteers
- 882 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Pancreatic Cancer
TAA Specific Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Status - CLOSED TO PATIENT ENROLLMENT (CNPE) Patients who have pancreatic cancer that has come back or has not gone away after treatment, including the standard treatment for this disease or patients who are not eligible for or…
- Trial name
- TACTOPS (NCT03192462)
- Testing
- multiTAA specific T cells
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Gastric Cancer, Adenocarcinoma
Study of IMC-1121B (Ramucirumab) With Best Supportive Care in Participants With Gastric Cancer and Adenocarcinoma
The purpose of this study is to gather information about the use of an investigational drug called Ramucirumab in adenocarcinomas of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction.
- Trial name
- NCT00917384
- Testing
- ramucirumab, Best Supportive Care (BSC)
- Where
- 161 sites in United States, Argentina and 28 more
- Volunteers
- 355 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
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