๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
This is a single-arm clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility of a chemotherapy regimen using adaptive, individualized dose escalation of 5-FU chemotherapy for patients who have good tolerance of the initial dose. Study participants will also receive oxaliplatin chemotherapy together with 5-FU, at standard doses. The goal of the study is to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach, using individualized dose escalation of 5-FU in patients who do not have serious side effects at lower doses.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age โฅ 18 years
* Diagnosis of metastatic or locally advanced/inoperable colorectal cancer or non-colorectal gastrointestinal cancer (including cancers of the stomach, esophagus, appendix, small bowel, and ampulla)
* Clinically appropriate staging imaging of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis performed within 30 days prior to registration
* ECOG Performance Status: 0-1
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any prior receipt of oxaliplatin or fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy (other than radiation-sensitizing fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy)
* Prior receipt of systemic chemotherapy in the 6 months prior to Day 1 of Cycle 1 of FOX (other than radiation-sensitizing chemotherapy)
* Known mismatch repair deficiency or microsatellite instability-high disease
* Known dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency, as identified by clinically indicated screening
* Any confirmed second malignancy that is likely to require systemic therapy during the course of the six-month study period, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator
* Any of the following baseline laboratory abnormalities:
* Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \< 2,500/mm3
* Platelet count \< 100,000/mm3
* Hemoglobin \< 9 g/dL
* Creatinine \> 1.5 x ULN
* Total bilirubin \> 1.5 x ULN
* AST/ALT \> 5 x ULN
* Patients who are unable to provide informed consent
* Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
* Patients who are incarcerated, homeless, or have active substance use disorders
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What it tests
- FOX dose-escalation algorithm
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.