Confirmed three-year RFS and OS of the randomized trial of adjuvant S-1 versus S-1 plus docetaxel after curative resection of pStage III gastric cancer (JACCRO GC-07).

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 159-159
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Yoshida ◽  
Yasuhiro Kodera ◽  
Mitsugu Kochi ◽  
Takeshi Sano ◽  
Yoshihiro Kakeji ◽  
...  

159 Background: JACCRO GC-07 is a randomized controlled trial to explore postoperative S-1/docetaxel compared to S-1 alone after D2 gastrectomy for pStage III gastric cancer (GC) patients. The second interim analysis demonstrated that the significant improvement of RFS was obtained by S-1/docetaxel compared to S-1 alone. The study was terminated by the recommendation of independent data and safety monitoring committee and the results were reported at ASCO 2018 and published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (Yoshida K et al. 2019; 37:1296-1304). As 3 years have passed after completion of the enrollment, preplanned analysis was performed with the updated information of the patients. Methods: Patients with pStage III GC were randomly assigned to receive either S-1/docetaxel (S-1 80-120mg/body on days 1-14 with a 7-day rest followed by docetaxel 40mg/m2 on day 1 and S-1 80-120mg/body on days 1-14 every 21 days for 6 cycles followed by S-1 80-120mg/body on days 1-28 every 42 days for 4 cycles) or S-1 (80-120mg/body on days 1-28 every 42 days for 8 cycles) after D2 gastrectomy. Block randomization was performed by a central interactive computerized system stratified by the stage (IIIA, IIIB, IIIC) and histological type (differentiated or undifferentiated). The sample size of 1,100 was necessary to detect a 7% increase in the 3-year RFS. The primary endpoint was 3y RFS and the secondary endpoints were OS, TTF and safety. Results: In the present analysis, 400 recurrences and 324 deaths were confirmed among 912 patients during the median follow-up period of 42.5 months (0.3-85.16). The 3y RFS of 67.7% in the S-1/docetaxel group was significantly superior to 57.4% in the S-1 group (HR 0.715, 95% CI: 0.587-0.871, p = 0.0008) and the 3y OS was 77.7% in the S-1/docetaxel group and that of S-1 group was 71.2%, respectively (HR 0.742, 95% CI: 0.596-0.925, p = 0.0076), confirming the significant improving effect on the survival of the patient. Conclusions: Adjuvant S-1 plus docetaxel is recommended for patients with pStage III gastric cancer who underwent D2 gastrectomy without neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Clinical trial information: UMIN 000010337.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 740-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy Jay Price ◽  
Kathryn Newhall ◽  
Marc Peeters ◽  
Tae Won Kim ◽  
Jin Li ◽  
...  

740 Background: Mutations resistant to anti-EGFR treatment (tx), beyond those in RAS, have been reported and include EGFR S492R. We report results for pts with EGFR S492R mutations in the phase 3 ASPECCT trial. Methods: Pts were randomized 1:1 to receive pmab or cmab. Crossover was not allowed. The primary endpoint was non-inferiority of overall survival (OS). Secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR) and safety. EGFR S492R was evaluated by digital droplet PCR in plasma samples collected pre-tx and post-tx (safety follow-up 4 wks after the last dose). Outcomes were analyzed by EGFR S492 status. Results: Of 999 pts randomized and treated, post-tx samples were available for EGFR S492 assessment from 53% of pts (261/496) in the pmab arm and 57% of pts (285/503) in the cmab arm. EGFR S492R was detected in 1% of pts in the pmab arm and 16% of pts in the cmab arm in post-tx samples. EGFR S492R was not detected in pre-tx samples. Results are shown (table). Conclusions: In a retrospective analysis of pts with available samples from ASPECCT, 16% of pts in the cmab arm and 1% of pts in the pmab developed EGFR S492R mutations. Pts with EGFR S492R in the cmab arm had longer tx duration before progressive disease (PD) and appeared to have worse OS vs pts with wild-type S492 in the cmab arm. Clinical trial information: NCT01001377. [Table: see text]


Vascular ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 170853812110100
Author(s):  
Mohamed Shukri Abdelgawad ◽  
Amr M El-Shafei ◽  
Hesham A Sharaf El-Din ◽  
Ehab M Saad ◽  
Tamer A Khafagy ◽  
...  

Background Venus ulcers developed mainly due to reflux of incompetent venous valves in perforating veins. Patients and methods In this randomized controlled trial, 119 patients recruited over two years, with post-phelebtic venous leg ulcers, were randomly assigned into one of two groups: either to receive radiofrequency ablation of markedly incompetent perforators (Group A, n = 62 patients) or to receive conventional compression therapy (Group B, n = 57 patients). Follow-up duration required for ulcer healing continued for 24 months post randomization. Results Statistically significant shorter time to healing (ulcer complete healing or satisfactory clinical improvement) between both groups (56 patients, 90.3% of cases in Group A versus 44 patients 77.2% of cases in Group B) over the follow-up period of 24 months was attained ( p  = 0.001). Also, significantly different ulcer recurrence was recorded between both groups, 8 patients (12.9%) in Group A versus 19 patients (33.3%) in Group B ( p = 0.004). Conclusion In absence of deep venous obstruction, the monopolar radiofrequency ablation for incompetent perforators is a feasible and effective method that surpasses the traditional compression protocol for incompetent perforator-induced venous ulcers in terms of time required for healing even in the presence of unresolved deep venous valvular reflux.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna-Lotta Irewall ◽  
Anders Ulvenstam ◽  
Anna Graipe ◽  
Joachim Ögren ◽  
Thomas Mooe

AbstractEnhanced follow-up is needed to improve the results of secondary preventive care in patients with established cardiovascular disease. We examined the effect of long-term, nurse-based, secondary preventive follow-up by telephone on the recurrence of cardiovascular events. Open, randomised, controlled trial with two parallel groups. Between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2014, consecutive patients (n = 1890) admitted to hospital due to stroke, transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or acute coronary syndrome (ACS) were included. Participants were randomised (1:1) to nurse-based telephone follow-up (intervention, n = 944) or usual care (control, n = 946) and followed until 31 December 2017. The primary endpoint was a composite of stroke, myocardial infarction, cardiac revascularisation, and cardiovascular death. The individual components of the primary endpoint, TIA, and all-cause mortality were analysed as secondary endpoints. The assessment of outcome events was blinded to study group assignment. After a mean follow-up of 4.5 years, 22.7% (n = 214) of patients in the intervention group and 27.1% (n = 256) in the control group reached the primary composite endpoint (HR 0.81, 95% CI 0.68–0.97; ARR 4.4%, 95% CI 0.5–8.3). Secondary endpoints did not differ significantly between groups. Nurse-based secondary preventive follow-up by telephone reduced the recurrence of cardiovascular events during long-term follow-up.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Dietrichkeit ◽  
Marion Hagemann-Goebel ◽  
Yvonne Nestoriuc ◽  
Steffen Moritz ◽  
Lena Jelinek

AbstractAlthough awareness of side effects over the course of psychotherapy is growing, side effects are still not always reported. The purpose of the present study was to examine side effects in a randomized controlled trial comparing Metacognitive Training for Depression (D-MCT) and a cognitive remediation training in patients with depression. 84 patients were randomized to receive either D-MCT or cognitive remediation training (MyBrainTraining) for 8 weeks. Side effects were assessed after the completion of each intervention (post) using the Short Inventory of the Assessment of Negative Effects (SIAN) and again 6 months later (follow-up) using the Negative Effects Questionnaire (NEQ). D-MCT and MyBrainTraining did not differ significantly in the number of side effects. At post assessment, 50% of the D-MCT group and 59% of the MyBrainTraining group reported at least one side effect in the SIAN. The most frequently reported side effect was disappointment in subjective benefit of study treatment. At follow-up, 52% reported at least one side effect related to MyBrainTraining, while 34% reported at least one side effect related to the D-MCT in the NEQ. The most frequently reported side effects fell into the categories of “symptoms” and “quality”. Our NEQ version was missing one item due to a technical error. Also, allegiance effects should be considered. The sample size resulted in low statistical power. The relatively tolerable number of side effects suggests D-MCT and MyBrainTraining are safe and well-received treatment options for people with depression. Future studies should also measure negative effects to corroborate our results.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 205-205
Author(s):  
Daisuke Takahari ◽  
Manabu Ohashi ◽  
Atsuo Takashima ◽  
Takuro Mizukami ◽  
Naoki Ishizuka ◽  
...  

205 Background:TAS-118 (S-1 and leucovorin) + oxaliplatin (L-OHP) improved overall survival (OS) compared to S-1 + cisplatin for patients (pts) with advanced gastric cancer (GC) (Kang, Lancet Oncol. 2020). This study investigated the feasibility of peri (pre and post)-operative (op) chemotherapy (chemo) with TAS-118 ± L-OHP in pts with locally advanced resectable GC. While it was reported that pre-op TAS-118 + L-OHP followed by D2 gastrectomy was well tolerated and showed promising efficay (Takahari, ASCO-GI. 2020), the recommended post-op chemo regimen, TAS-118 or TAS-118 + L-OHP, has yet to be determined. Methods:Eligible pts with GC of clinical T3-4N1-3M0 were enrolled. The protocol treatment consisted of pre-op chemo with 4 courses of TAS-118 (40-60 mg/body, orally, twice daily, 7 days) + L-OHP (85 mg/m2, intravenously, day 1) in a 2-week cycle, and gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy, followed by post-op chemo with 12 courses of TAS-118 (step 1) and 8 courses of TAS-118 + L-OHP (step 2). Step 2 was started if the dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) occurred in < 6 of 10 pts in step 1. Up to 20 pts were included in the analysis of feasibility after a recommended regimen was determined. Results:Between December 2016 and February 2019, 45 pts were enrolled. The numbers of pts with cT3/4a and cN1/2/3 were 13/32 and 25/17/3, respectively. Excluding 14 pts (4 achieving pathological complete response, 4 not satisfying the criteria for post-op chemo, 3 physician judgement or pt withdrawal, 2 progressive disease, 1 adverse event [AE]), 31 pts (11/20 in step 1/2) received the post-op chemo. No DLT was observed in either step. The post-op chemo completion rate was 90.9% (95% CI, 63.6-99.5) in step 1 and 80.0% (95% CI, 59.9-92.9) in step 2. The median relative dose intensity of TAS-118 in step 1 was 83.3%, and those of TAS-118 and L-OHP in step 2 were 69.9% and 74.3%, respectively. One pt in step 2 discontinued post-op chemo due to AE. Grade ³ 3 AEs observed in ≥ 10% of pts were weight loss in both step 1 and step 2 (2 in each), and hypokalemia (n = 3) and neutropenia (n = 2) in step 2. At 1-year follow-up after the last pt was enrolled, recurrence-free survival and OS rates were 91.1% (95% CI, 78.0-96.6) and 100%, respectively at 12 months, and 69.1% (95% CI, 49.6-82.3) and 95.5% (95% CI, 71.9-99.3), respectively at 24 months. Conclusions:Taken together with the feasibility and efficacy of pre-op chemo, peri-op chemo with TAS-118 + L-OHP with D2 gastrectomy was well tolerated and showed promising efficacy. Clinical trial information: UMIN000024688.


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 9016-9016
Author(s):  
Luis G. Paz-Ares ◽  
Tudor-Eliade Ciuleanu ◽  
Jong-Seok Lee ◽  
Laszlo Urban ◽  
Reyes Bernabe Caro ◽  
...  

9016 Background: 1L NIVO + IPI was shown to provide durable long-term overall survival (OS) benefit vs chemo regardless of tumor programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression in patients (pts) with advanced NSCLC in CheckMate 227 Part 1 (NCT02477826); 3-year OS rates were 33% vs 22% in pts with PD-L1 ≥ 1% (HR, 0.79 [95% CI, 0.67–0.93]) and 34% vs 15% in pts with PD-L1 < 1% (HR, 0.64 [95% CI, 0.51–0.81]). Here we report updated results from the study with 4 years’ minimum follow-up. Methods: Adults with previously untreated stage IV / recurrent NSCLC, no known EGFR/ ALK alterations , and ECOG performance status ≤ 1 were enrolled; pts were stratified by squamous (SQ) and non-squamous (NSQ) histology. Pts with PD-L1 ≥ 1% (n = 1189) were randomized 1:1:1 to receive NIVO (3 mg/kg Q2W) + IPI (1 mg/kg Q6W), NIVO alone (240 mg Q2W), or chemo. Pts with PD-L1 < 1% (n = 550) were randomized 1:1:1 to receive NIVO + IPI, NIVO (360 mg Q3W) + chemo, or chemo. OS with NIVO + IPI vs chemo in pts with PD-L1 ≥ 1% was the primary endpoint. Results: With minimum follow-up of 49.4 months (database lock, Feb 18, 2021), pts were at least 2 years beyond the protocol-specified end of immunotherapy treatment. Pts with PD-L1 ≥ 1% continued to show durable benefit with NIVO + IPI vs chemo (HR, 0.76 [95% CI, 0.65–0.90]); 4-year OS rates were 29% (NIVO + IPI), 21% (NIVO), and 18% (chemo). At 4 years, 14% (NIVO + IPI), 10% (NIVO), and 4% (chemo) remained progression free. Among responders, 34%, 30%, and 7% remained in response, respectively. In an exploratory analysis in pts with PD-L1 ≥ 50%, 4-year OS rates were 37% (NIVO + IPI), 26% (NIVO), and 20% (chemo). In pts with PD-L1 < 1%, OS HR for NIVO + IPI vs chemo was 0.64 (95% CI, 0.51–0.81); 4-year OS rates were 24% (NIVO + IPI), 13% (NIVO + chemo) and 10% (chemo). At 4 years, 12% (NIVO + IPI), 7% (NIVO + chemo), and 0% (chemo) remained progression free. Among responders, 31%, 13%, and 0% remained in response, respectively. Among pts who progressed on NIVO + IPI vs chemo, 7% vs 40% (PD-L1 ≥ 1%), and 9% vs 33% (PD-L1 < 1%), received subsequent immunotherapy. Benefit with NIVO + IPI vs chemo was observed for both SQ and NSQ histology (Table). With long-term follow-up, no new safety signals were identified. Conclusions: With 4 years’ minimum follow-up, 1L NIVO + IPI continued to provide durable, long-term OS benefit vs chemo in pts with advanced NSCLC regardless of PD-L1 expression or histology. Clinical trial information: NCT02477826. [Table: see text]


2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 369-369
Author(s):  
Michael Morse ◽  
Daniel M. Halperin ◽  
Hope Elizabeth Uronis ◽  
David S. Hsu ◽  
Herbert Hurwitz ◽  
...  

369 Background: Pembrolizumab has antitumor activity in a subset of GEP-NETs patients. We hypothesized that the lanreotide, by its antitumor effects and reduction of serotonin, a modulator of immunity, would synergize with pembrolizumab in low/intermediate grade GEPNETs. Methods: GEP-NETs patients who had progressed on a prior somatostatin analogue received lanreotide 90mg sq and pembrolizumab 200mg IV every 3 weeks until progressive disease or intolerable toxicity. The primary endpoint was ORR at any time on study and secondary endpoints were PFS and OS. Results: 22 patients were treated (F/M 10/12; Caucasian/AA/other 10/7/5; GI/pancreatic 14/8; median Ki67 5%, median time since diagnosis 5.3 yrs (IQR 2.3-7.9 yrs)). Prior octreotide LAR/lanreotide/both was administered to 20/1/1. Patients had a median of 2 prior systemic therapies (range 1-9) and six had prior locoregional therapy and 3 external beam radiotherapy. Of the 12 tumors analyzed thus far, 4 had detectable PD-L1 expression and 11 had detectable TILs. A median of 6 pembrolizumab doses (range 2-15) and 7 lanreotide doses (range 2-15) were administered. Six patients experienced treatment related SAEs (abdominal pain, pneumonitis, colitis, and hyperglycemia, all related to the pembrolizumab). Selected treatment related adverse events included: Hypothyroidism 23%, colitis 9%, hyperglycemia 14%, and pneumonitis 5%. Best response by RECIST 1.1 was SD/PD/Not available:39/52/9% and by irRECIST was 43/48/9%. Median PFS was 5.4 months (95% CI 1.7-8.3 mo). The median overall survival at a median follow-up of 15 months was not reached. Peripheral blood immunologic correlates will be reported subsequently. Conclusions: In a population of GEP-NET patients, progressing on a median of 2 prior therapies, including prior somatostatin analogue therapy, a minority of whom had PD-L1 expressing tumors, the combination of lanreotide and pembrolizumab produced stable disease in approximately 40% of patients. No new safety signals were identified. Clinical trial information: NCT03043664.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Mangano ◽  
Giovanni Veronesi

Aim. To compare the outcome of digital versus analog procedures for the restoration of single implants. Methods. Over a two-year period (2014-2016), all patients who had been treated in a dental center with a single implant were randomly assigned to receive either a monolithic zirconia crown, fabricated with digital workflow (test group), or a metal-ceramic crown, fabricated with analog workflow (control group). All patients were followed for 1 year after the delivery of the final crown. The outcomes were success, complications, peri-implant marginal bone loss (PIMBL), patient satisfaction, and time and cost of the treatment. Results. 50 patients (22 males, 28 females; mean age 52.6±13.4 years) were randomly assigned to one of the groups (25 per group). Both workflows showed high success (92%) and low complication rate (8%). No significant differences were found in the mean PIMBL between test (0.39±0.29mm) and control (0.54±0.32mm) groups. Patients preferred digital impressions. Taking the impression took half the time in the test group (20±5min) than in the control (50±7min) group. When calculating active working time, workflow in the test group was more time-efficient than in the control group, for provisional (70±15min versus 340±37min) and final crowns (29±9min versus 260±26min). The digital procedure presented lower costs than the analog (€277.3 versus €392.2). Conclusions. No significant clinical or radiographic differences were found between digital and analog procedures; however, the digital workflow was preferred by patients; it reduced active treatment time and costs. The present study is registered in the ISRCTN (http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN36259164) with number 36259164.


2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (08) ◽  
pp. 661-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eveling Rojas-Roncancio ◽  
Richard Tyler ◽  
Hyung-Jin Jun ◽  
Tang-Chuan Wang ◽  
Haihong Ji ◽  
...  

Background: Several tinnitus sufferers suggest that manganese has been helpful with their tinnitus. Purpose: We tested this in a controlled experiment where participants were committed to taking manganese and Lipoflavonoid Plus® to treat their tinnitus. Research Design: Randomized controlled trial. Study Sample: 40 participants were randomized to receive both manganese and Lipoflavonoid Plus® for 6 months, or Lipoflavonoid Plus® only (as the control). Data Collection and Analysis: Pre- and postmeasures were obtained with the Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire, Tinnitus Primary Functions Questionnaire, and tinnitus loudness and annoyance ratings. An audiologist performed the audiogram, the tinnitus loudness match, and minimal masking level. Results: Twelve participants were dropped out of the study because of the side effects or were lost to follow-up. In the manganese group, 1 participant (out of 12) showed a decrease in the questionnaires, and another showed a decrease in the loudness and annoyance ratings. No participants from the control group (total 16) showed a decrease in the questionnaires ratings. Two participants in the control group reported a loudness decrement and one reported an annoyance decrement. Conclusions: We were not able to conclude that either manganese or Lipoflavonoid Plus® is an effective treatment for tinnitus.


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