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Evaluation of oral nano-formulation of Curcumin efficacy, as an adjuvant to XELOX or FOLFOX regimen treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer: A triple blinded, randomized clinical trial

Evaluation of oral nano-formulation of Curcumin efficacy, as an adjuvant to Capecitabine [Xeloda] + Oxaliplatin (XELOX) or Folinic Acid + 5-Flurouracil + Oxaliplatin (FOLFOX) regimen treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer: A triple blinded, randomized clinical trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200408046990N7
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-03-13
Start date
2021-02-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-04-26

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Conditions

Metastatic colorectal cancer. Secondary malignant neoplasm of large intestine and rectum

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Nanocurcumin 40 mg capsule formulated by Exir Nanosina Inc. thrice a day (after breakfast, lunch and dinner) for 6 21-day courses of XELOX or FOLFOX regimen. Inter

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with confirmed histological or cytological diagnosis of metastatic colorectal cancer (stage 4) Based on ultrasound results without NRAS and KRAS mutation or no candidate for target therapy(Contraindications or economic incapability) XELOX or FOLFOX regimen candidate Patient consent to study Eastern cooperative oncology group (ECOG) 0/ 1 Hemoglobin=9g/dL? Neutrophil count=1.5×103/µL, Platelet count=10×104/µLCreatinine=1.5 mg/dl, ALT,AST =5 ×ULN? total bilirubin=2×ULN

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: current antioxidant users pregnancy or lactation history of hypersensitivity to formulation components diagnosed with more than one cancer history of HF history of autoimmune or immunodeficiency (medical or drug induced) other than chemotherapy history of HBV or HCV candidate of curative surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Metastatic extent. Timepoint: after three courses of chemotherapy and the end of six courses. Method of measurement: Periodic Radiography.;Assess CRP levels. Timepoint: At the beginning and after the end of three and six chemotherapy courses. Method of measurement: Blood test.;Assess CEA and CA19-9 levels. Timepoint: At the end of three courses and six courses of chemotherapy. Method of measurement: Blood test.;Radiographic response of the tumor. Timepoint: after three courses of chemotherapy and the end of six courses. Method of measurement: (RECIST1.1), based on the doctor's clinical examination.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluate patient performance. Timepoint: At the end of three and six chemotherapy courses. Method of measurement: EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnare and based on the doctor's clinical examination.;Incidence of chemotherapy side effects including neuropathy, HFS; based on the doctor's clinical examination. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of six courses. Method of measurement: CTCAE v5 criteria and based on the doctor's clinical examination.;Liver function test. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of six courses. Method of measurement: CTCAE v5 criteria and based on the clinicin's clinical examination and sonography.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahdi Jannati Yazdan Abad

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

jannatim971@mums.ac.ir+98 51 3180 1588

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026