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The Efficacy and Feasibility Study of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy without Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer (Est-Neo)

The Efficacy and Feasibility Study of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy without Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer (Est-Neo) - The Efficacy and Feasibility Study of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy without Radiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000005654
Enrollment
55
Registered
2011-06-01
Start date
2011-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Rectal Cancer

Interventions

1. In the case of KRAS wild-type, 6 courses of mFOLFOX6+cetuximab is performed, followed by TME. 2. In the case of KRAS mutant-type, 6 courses of mFOLFOX6+bevacitumab is performed, followed by TME.

Sponsors

Gastro-intestinal Sugery Division, Kyoto University Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: # Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the rectum. # Main part of the tumor is located in rectum or anal canal. # Distal border of the tumor is located at or below peritoneal reflection. # cT3, N0, M0 or T1-3, N1, M0 disease as assessed by transrectal ultrasound, CT or MRI. # KRAS status is known. # ECOG PS 0-1. # Patient Characteristics: 1. WBC >= 3,000/mm3 2. ANC >= 1,500/mm3 3. Platelet count >= 100,000/mm3 4. Hemoglobin >= 9.0g/dL 5. Total bilirubin <= 1.5*ULN 6. AST <= 5*ULN 7. ALT <= 5*ULN 8. ALP <= 5*ULN 9. Serum creatinine <= 1.5*ULN # Informed consent is obtained.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: # Distant metastases # Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) with paralytic symptoms or prior CVD within one year. # Symptomatic or actively treated cardiac disorders. Or prior cardiac disorder within one year. # Cancerous fluid on diagnostic imaging. # Prior chemotherapy or pelvic irradiation for malignancy. # Other cancer diagnosis within the past 5 years (including colorectal cancer). # Interstitial pneumonia or fibroid lung. # Uncontrolled infection. # Current symptoms of neuropathy, defined as >= grade 2 neurosensory or neuromotor toxicity. # Ileus (cases with diverting stoma are eligible). # Uncontrolled diarrhea. # Pregnant, nursing or no intention to contraception. # Contraindication for the administration of bevacitumab (In the cases of KRAS mutant-type) # Those considered inappropriate for participation in this trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
R0 resection rate

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
DFS, RFS, OS, local recurrence rate, Incidence of (severe) adverse event, Incidence of postoperative morbidity, Incidence of sexual dysfunction (male only), Incidence of urinary and anal dysfunction, Clinical response, Relative dose intensity, Chemotherapy completion rate

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactSuguru Hasegawa, MD

Kyoto University Hospital Gastro-intestinal Surgery

shase@kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp075-366-7595

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026