Phase II trial of neoadjuvant mFOLFOX 6 with panitumumab (P) in T3 rectal cancer with clear mesorectal fascia (MRF) and KRAS, NRAS, BRAF, PI3KCA wild type (4WT). GEMCAD 1601 PIER trial.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 3512-3512
Author(s):  
Carlos Fernandez-Martos ◽  
Carles Pericay ◽  
Joan Maurel ◽  
Ana Virgili ◽  
Jaume Capdevila ◽  
...  

3512 Background: Patients with advanced colorectal cancer with 4WT tumors achieve increased response rates with chemotherapy and anti-EGFR therapy as compared with chemotherapy alone. In clinically staged (c) T3 rectal cancer neoadjuvant oxaliplatin/fluoropyrimidine combination has shown to induce encouraging pathological complete response (pCR). We hypothesize that combining FOLFOX and P could improve outcomes in 4WT tumors. Methods: PIER was an investigator-initiated phase II, single-arm, multicentre clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of neoadjuvant mFOLFOX6 with P in pts < 75-y, with 4WT rectal cancer of the middle third staged as T3 by centrally-reviewed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and clear MRF, who were candidate for a R0 resection with sphincter preservation surgery. Pts received 6 cycles and underwent re-staging with MRI and sigmoidoscopy. Pts without progression underwent total mesorectal excision 4 weeks after the last cycle. Patients with progression were treated with pre-op chemoradiotherapy. The primary endpoint was pCR. The study followed a 2-Stage Simon’s MiniMax design (P0 of 16%, P1 of 35%, alpha and beta of 0.1). The target sample size was 35 patients and if 9 or more achieved a pCR, the results would be compatible with efficacy. We present primary and early secondary endpoints. Results: Between 9/2017 and 6/2020, 90 patients were screened (56 excluded; 42 were excluded due to mutations, 12 were excluded due to discrepancies with central review of radiology) of whom 34 were enrolled. In the ITT population a pCR was observed in 11 pts (32.3%; [95% CI 17.39-50.53]) and a near-complete pathological response (Mandard 1+2) was observed 17 pts (52.9%). Clinical complete or near complete response was achieved in 50% and there were no progressions. R0 resection rate and pathological circumferential resection margin neg- were 100%. Full compliance with induction was 88%. Neoadjuvant G3/4 toxicity occurred in 54% and was consistent with FOLFOX/P safety profile. G3/4 postoperative related toxicity was 19% with one reoperation. Conclusions: The study met the threshold for efficacy. mFOLFOX6 with P as neoadjuvant therapy can be effective and safe without unexpected toxicities in mrT3, clear MRF and 4WT rectal cancer and resulted in a higher rate of pCR compared with our previous series (GEMCAD 0801; The Oncologist 2014) in a similar molecular-unselected population. This study was funded by Amgen S.A. Clinical trial information: NCT03000374.

2007 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Antonietta Gambacorta ◽  
Vincenzo Valentini ◽  
Claudio Coco ◽  
Alberto Manno ◽  
Giovanni B Doglietto ◽  
...  

2003 ◽  
Vol 21 (16) ◽  
pp. 3098-3104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claus Rödel ◽  
Gerhard. G. Grabenbauer ◽  
Thomas Papadopoulos ◽  
Werner Hohenberger ◽  
Hans-Joachim Schmoll ◽  
...  

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the feasibility and efficacy of preoperative radiotherapy (RT) with concurrent capecitabine and oxaliplatin (XELOX-RT) in patients with rectal cancer. Patients and Methods: Thirty-two patients with locally advanced (T3/T4) or low-lying rectal cancer received preoperative RT (total dose, 50.4 Gy). Capecitabine was administered concurrently at 825 mg/m2 bid on days 1 to 14 and 22 to 35, with oxaliplatin starting at 50 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, 22, and 29 with planned escalation steps of 10 mg/m2. End points of the phase II study included downstaging, histopathologic tumor regression, resectability of T4 disease, and sphincter preservation in patients with low-lying tumors. Results: Dose-limiting grade 3 gastrointestinal toxicity was observed in two of six patients treated with 60 mg/m2 of oxaliplatin. Thus, 50 mg/m2 was the recommended dose for the phase II study. Toxicities observed at this dose level were generally mild, with only two cases of short-lived grade 3 diarrhea. Myelosuppression, mainly leukopenia, was restricted to grade 2 in 19% of patients. T-category downstaging was achieved in 17 (55%) of 31 operated patients, and 68% of patients had negative lymph nodes. Pathologic complete response was found in 19% of the resected specimens. Radical surgery with free margins could be performed in 79% of patients with T4 disease, and 36% of patients with tumors ≤ 2 cm from the dentate line had sphincter-saving surgery. Conclusion: Preoperative XELOX-RT is a feasible and well tolerated treatment. This regimen is proposed for phase III evaluation comparing standard fluorouracil-based therapy with XELOX chemoradiotherapy.


2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 516-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Martinez Villacampa ◽  
C. Santos ◽  
M. García ◽  
V. Navarro ◽  
A. Teule ◽  
...  

516 Background: Bevacizumab into chemoradiotherapy appears safe and active in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC).This study evaluates whether the addition of bevacizumab to capecitabine-based chemoradiotherapy in the preoperative treatment of LARC improves pathological complete response rate (pCR). Methods: Open-label, unicentric, phase II study in patients with resectable LARC (stage II or III), with or without nodal involvement and no evidence of distant metastases. Treatment schedule of 4-cycles: bevacizumab administered iv on day 1 (10 mg/kg in the first cycle and 5 mg/kg in the following 3 cycles) and capecitabine (900mg/m2/bid) in the 2nd cycle (5 d/wk) concomitantly with radiotherapy 45Gy (25 fractions of 1.8Gy/day) over 5 weeks. Surgical resection was scheduled 6-8 weeks after therapy completion. Preliminary results from ITT analysis are presented. Results: Of the 43 patients included, 41 comprised ITT population. Baseline characteristics: median age 63 (55-67) years; male 76%; ECOG 0/1 49%/51%; stage T3/N1 80.5%/58.5%; nodal metastases 85%. 39 patients underwent surgery, 9 abdominoperineal and 30 anterior resection. No evidence of metastasis after surgery in 97%. Total mesorectal excision was performed in 69% of patients and 85% underwent R0 resection. Sphincter-preservation was achieved in 79.5%. Downstaging occurred in 82%. Among 39 patients evaluable for pathological response, 7.7% experienced pCR, 69.2% partial response and 20.5% stable disease. Grade 3/4 toxicities: 9.8% lymphopenia (all related to capecitabine and 4.9% to bevacizumab), 2.4% neutropenia (capecitabine-related), 2.4% radiodermatitis (related to RT and capecitabine) and 2.4% vasospastic angina (bevacizumab and capecitabine-related). 13 patients had postoperative complications not treatment-related. The most common were wound infection (6), intra-abdominal collection (3), wound dehiscence (2) and paralytic ileus (2). Conclusions: Preoperative regimen with bevacizumab, capecitabine and RT is active for LARC with promising results of R0 resection, sphincter- preservation and tumour downstaging as well as manageable toxicity. Further studies are ongoing to confirm these data. No significant financial relationships to disclose.


2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS721-TPS721
Author(s):  
Thomas J. George ◽  
Greg Yothers ◽  
Osama E. Rahma ◽  
Theodore S. Hong ◽  
Marcia McGory Russell ◽  
...  

TPS721 Background: Locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) improvements have plateaued due to an inability to consistently deliver adjuvant therapy and effective novel therapies. Systematic testing of new chemotherapy and radiation sensitizers is needed to advance treatment outcomes. This NCTN multi-arm randomized phase II modular clinical trial platform utilizes TNT with parallel experimental arms (EA) in LARC. The EAs are not intended for direct comparison, but rather to test a variety of sensitizers or hypotheses in a consistent and homogenous high-risk patient (pt) population with correlative biomarkers. Success of any EA will be determined by achievement of pathologic endpoints compared to a control arm. Methods: The NRG-GI002 trial serves as a modular platform to assess novel sensitizers to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and/or chemoradiotherapy (chemoRT) in LARC. Eligibility includes LARC with any ONE of the following: distal location (cT3-4 ≤ 5 cm from anal verge, any N); bulky (any cT4 or tumor within 3 mm of the mesorectal fascia); high risk for metastatic disease (cN2); or not a candidate for sphincter-sparing surgical resection. After randomization, pts receive neoadjuvant FOLFOX x 4 mo→chemoRT (capecitabine with 50.4 Gy)→surgical resection 8-12 wks later. The first EA will assess activity of veliparib with standard chemoRT. Enrollment to this EA is complete (results anticipated late 2019). The second EA, testing pembrolizumab concurrently with and following chemoRT, is currently active, with several other EAs in development. Primary endpoint is demonstrated improvement in Neoadjuvant Rectal Cancer score for the EA v control representing a 20% relative risk reduction in DFS HR and 3-4% absolute OS improvement. Secondary endpoints include comparisons of OS, DFS, toxicity, pCR, cCR, therapy completion, negative surgical margins, sphincter preservation, sphincter function including QOL, and exploratory assessments of molecular and radiographic predictors of response and distant failure. Target accrual is 79 evaluable pts/arm with additional EAs added through protocol amendments. NCT02921256. Support: U10CA180868, -180822, UG1-189867, U24-196067; AbbVie, Merck. Clinical trial information: NCT02921256.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. 335-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Perez ◽  
Victor Pricolo ◽  
Matthew Vrees ◽  
Thomas A. DiPetrillo ◽  
Nicholas Oldenberg ◽  
...  

335 Background: While preoperative chemoradiation followed by surgery is the standard approach for patients (pts) with newly diagnosed clinical stage II-III rectal cancer, many are unable to tolerate postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy which may compromise disease-free and overall survival. CONTRE is a multicenter phase II study designed to determine the feasibility of administering all chemotherapy prior to surgery and to assess its impact on pathologic complete response (pCR) and complete (R0) resection Methods: Pts with T3-4 and/or N1-2 rectal cancer, staged by endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) and pelvic MRI, receive modified (m) FOLFOX6 every 2 weeks x 8 cycles, followed by repeat MRI and proctoscopy to assess response. Pts then receive 50.4 Gy IMRT with 5-FU 225 mg/m2/day or capecitabine 825mg/m2 BID, 5 days per week during radiation, followed by surgery 4-8 weeks later. Results: Thus far, we have enrolled 36 of a planned 39 pts (median age 58, range 30-79; T2-1, T3-30, T4-2; N1-20, N2-7). 28 of the first 30 (93%) completed 8 cycles of mFOLFOX6. 26 pts have completed chemoradiation while 2 chose to proceed directly to surgery. All patients opted to receive capecitabine during radiation. Grade 3/4 toxicities during chemotherapy and chemoradiation have included diarrhea (16%) and neutropenia (12%), with grade 3 renal and cardiac toxicities reported in one patient each. A clinical complete response after chemotherapy alone was achieved in 3 of 29 (10%). Of the first 21 pts undergoing surgery, pCR has been achieved in 6 (29%) and R0 resections in 100%. Thus far, all pts have been able to undergo sphincter-sparing resections. Study accrual will be completed by the meeting. Conclusions: A larger proportion of stage II-III rectal cancer pts are able to complete mFOLFOX6 (>90% in our cohort) when administered prior to chemoradiation and surgery. Complete neoadjuvant treatment may represent a well-tolerated alternative to the current standard treatment sequence and a platform for the evaluation of novel therapeutics such as targeted agents during preoperative therapy. Funded in part by LIFEcycle, Inc. Clinical trial information: NCT01363843.


2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4_suppl) ◽  
pp. TPS875-TPS875
Author(s):  
Carlos Fernandez-Martos ◽  
Jorge Aparicio ◽  
Juan Ayuso ◽  
Jaume Capdevila ◽  
Javier Gallego ◽  
...  

TPS875 Background: Retrospective data suggest that patients with advanced colorectal carcinoma wild-type (WT) for RAS, BRAF or Pi3K achieve increased response rates from anti-EGFR therapy as compared with mutated tumors. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with oxaliplatin/fluoropyrimidine combination has shown to induce encouraging pathological complete response (pCR) in clinically staged T3 rectal cancer tumours (Schragg et al, JCO 2014 and Fernandez-Martos et al, The Oncologist 2014). We hypothesize this efficacy could be improved in a selected population (quadruple WT [4WT]) combining chemotherapy and anti-EGFR therapy. The objective is to assess the feasibility, efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant therapy with mFOLFOX-6 + P in rectal adenocarcinoma patients of intermediate risk and 4WT. Methods: PIER is a prospective, phase II, single-arm, multicentre, open-label clinical trial (NCT03000374). Key eligibility criteria include patients < 75 years with rectal adenocarcinoma in the middle third , clear mesorectal fascia, candidate for R0 resection with sphincter preservation surgery and absence of mutations in KRAS (exon 2 [codons 12/13], exon 3 [codons 59/61] and exon 4 [codon 117/146]), NRAS ( exon 2 [codons 12/13], exon 3 [codons 59/61] and exon 4 [codons 117/146]), BRAF (exon 15 [codon 600]) and PI3KCA in exons 9 and 20. All pre- and post-treatment MRI scans are centrally reviewed. Treatment: 6 induction cycles of mFOLFOX6 + P every 14 days. After the last cycle, a CT-scan, MRI and rectal endoscopy will be performed and patients will undergo TME surgery within 4 weeks +/- 1 week after the last dose. In case of progression patients will receive standard preoperative chemoradiation. The primary end point is pCR; key secondary end points include R0 resection rate, and clinical complete response. Statistical design: 42 evaluable patients (assuming a P0 of 16% and a P1 35%, with 0.1 alfa and 0.1 beta); 2-stage Simon’s optimal design. Enrolment in PIER is ongoing. Clinical trial information: NCT03000374.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16072-e16072
Author(s):  
Feng Wang ◽  
Yu Qi ◽  
Xiangrui Meng ◽  
Qingxia Fan

e16072 Background: At present, ESCC has a dismal prognosis with huge unmet clinical needs. With the potential benefit of combining PD-1 inhibitor with nCT, we conducted a phase II trial to assess the efficacy and safety of Camrelizumab plus nCT for locally advanced ESCC. Methods: 43 patients (pts) with histologically confirmed stage II/III/IVa(cT2-4aN0-3M0) ESCC were enrolled from February 2020 to February 2021.The study was divided into two stages, stage 1: we administered 1 cycle of camrelizumab for induction therapy (200 mg q2 weeks); stage2: pts received 2 cycle of camrelizumab (200 mg every 3 weeks) plus docetaxel and nedaplatin, followed by surgery within 4̃6 weeks after neoadjuvant therapy completion. Primary endpoint was major pathologic response (MPR). Secondary endpoints included pathologic complete response (pCR), R0 resection rate, disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS). Results: At the cutoff date of Feb 5, 2021, 43 eligible pts were enrolled (63% males, median age 66), neoadjuvant treatment was completed in 33 pts and is ongoing in 3 pts. Thus far 27 out of 33 pts were resected, 6 pts are planned to undergo surgery, 3 pts were not suitable for operation after evaluation,1 pt had interval metastases preoperatively, 1 pt declined surgery, 1 pt was allergic to camrelizumab, 1 pt died due to unknown reasons. All patients underwent an R0 resection. Postoperative pathology showed that TNM stage decreased in 23 pts with 85.19% reduction rate. 17 pts (62.96%) reached major pathologic response, 8 pts (29.63%) reached pathologic complete response (no surgery related mortality). The most common AEs (all grade, grade≥3) were reduced hemoglobin (53%, 0%), hypoproteinemia (26%, 0%), neutrophil (21%, 12%), TSH reduction (21%, 0%), increased blood lactate dehydrogenase (16%, 0%), hyperthyroidism (16%, 0%), elevated alanine aminotransferase (9%, 0%), fatigue (7%, 0%), rash (5%, 2%). Date for median DFS and OS were not matured. Conclusions: Camrelizumab in combination with preoperative chemotherapy followed by surgery for locally advanced ESCC showed promising downstaging effect and MPR with good tolerance, and its efficacy and safety could be further studied in later trials. Clinical trial information: NCT03917966. Clinical trial information: NCT03917966.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14628-e14628
Author(s):  
Aintzane Sancho ◽  
Ines Marrodan ◽  
Begoña Calvo ◽  
Alberto Muñoz ◽  
Joan Manel Mane ◽  
...  

e14628 Background: Locally advanced rectal carcinoma is associated with high rate of abdomino-perineal amputation. We analyzed a cohort of patients (pts) diagnosed of locally advanced rectal cancer, treated with neoadjuvant QT-RT with CAPOX followed by four cycles of adjuvant CAPOX after surgery. Methods: Pts with locally advanced rectal cancer (T3-T4 and/or N+) were treated with oxaliplatin (50mg/m2 day 1, 8, 22 and 29) and capecitabine (1650mg/m2 on days 1 to 14 and 22 to 35) combined with pelvic radiotherapy (180cGy/day; 45Gy in 25 fractions). Surgery was scheduled 4 to 6 weeks after completion QT-RT. Four cycles of adjuvant XELOX were administered (capecitabine 2000mg/m2 on days 1 to 14) and oxaliplatin (130mg/m2 day 1) every 3 weeks. The main end points assessed were: rate of sphincter preservation, pathological complete response (pCR) rate, toxicity and feasibility of postoperative chemotherapy. Local staging was done with pelvic MRI and/or EUS. Results: From Sept 2005 to Nov 2012, 201 pts with locally advanced rectal cancer were included. Pts characteristics: M/F 135/66; ECOG 0/1/2: 48/149/4; median age 65 (28-81); upper/mid/distal rectum 29/105/67; stage cT3/N- 21, cT2-T3/N+ 140, cT4/N- 6, cT4/N+ 34. Full dose preoperative QT-RT was administered in 192 (95%). The main toxicities were diarrhea grade 2/3: 42/24 and neurotoxicity grade 1/2: 94/7. After treatment 198 pts underwent surgery. Sphincter preservation and R0 resections were achieved in 125 and 184 respectively. pCR was achieved in 35 pts (17.4%). 145 pts (72%) received all 4 cycles of adjuvant XELOX. Grade 3/4 toxicities included vomiting 3/0, diarrhea 7/0, skin-foot syndrome 2/0, mucositis 1/0, neurotoxicity 6/0, neutropenia 10/1 and thromopenia 6/1. Downstaging in T/N was achieved in 108/144 pts (53.7/71.6%) respectively. 3-year progression-free and overall survival were 75% and 83% respectively. No toxic deaths were reported. Conclusions: Combination QT-RT based in capecitabine and oxaliplatin is a well tolerated regimen and achieved encouring rates of pCR, R0 resection, sphincter preservation and tumor downstaging in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer.


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