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FOLFIRINOX in Patients With Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer

A Phase II Study Evaluating the Rate of R0 Resection (Microscopically Negative Margins) After Induction Therapy With 5- Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin, Irinotecan (FOLFIRINOX) in Patients With Borderline Resectable or Locally Advanced Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer.

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01359007
Enrollment
5
Registered
2011-05-24
Start date
2011-05-31
Completion date
2013-10-31
Last updated
2018-03-09

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

Conditions

Adenocarcinoma of Pancreas

Keywords

Locally advanced unresectable adenocarcinoma of pancreas, Borderline resectable adenocarcinoma of pancreas

Brief summary

The prognosis of patients with locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer is poor, and the median survival is less than 1 year. FOLFIRINOX therapy, which induces tumor downstaging sufficient to allow surgical resection, could improve the overall survival of patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Based on the FOLFIRINOX regimen for advanced pancreatic cancer, a phase II study of this regimen in patients with locally advanced unresectable and borderline pancreatic cancer is planned to determine the rate of conversion to operability.

Interventions

DRUGIrinotecan, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, 5-FU

5-FU 2400 mg/m2 IV continuous infusion for 46-48 hours Days 1-3 for 2 weeks 5-FU 400 mg/m2 IV Bolus Day 1 Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 IV over 120min +/-30 min. Day 1 Irinotecan 180 mg/m2 IV to run over 90 min +/- 30 min Day 1 Leucovorin (Before bolus 5-FU) 400 mg/m2 IV over 120 min. +/- 30 Day 1 May give oxaliplatin and leucovorin concurrently

Sponsors

University of Oklahoma
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced unresectable or borderline resectable adenocarcinoma of pancreas * Patients must have measurable disease as defined by RECIST 1.1 RECIST evaluations must have occurred within 4 weeks prior to study entry * No evidence of hepatic or pulmonary metastatic disease by CT or CT/PET scans * Male or non-pregnant and non-lactating female age \> or equal to 18 years and \< or equal to 70 years of age * Patient must have received no prior therapy for the treatment of locally advanced unresectable or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer * Patients must have adequate blood counts at baseline and blood chemistry levels * Patient has ECOG Performance Status 0 to 1

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with islet cell neoplasms excluded * Patients with known brain metastases * Therapeutic Coumadin for a history of pulmonary emboli or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) * Active, uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infection(s) requiring systemic therapy * Known infection with HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C * Major surgery or vascular device placement within 4 weeks prior to Day 1 of treatment in study * Prior chemotherapy or radiation for pancreatic cancer * History of allergy or hypersensitivity to the study drugs * Patient is enrolled in any other clinical protocol or investigational trial * Metastatic disease on radiological staging * Prior malignancy within last 3 years * Significant cardiac disease * Any prior gastrointestinal (GI) disease or history of prior pelvic or abdominal radiation in which in opinion of the investigator may place the patient at increased risk * peripheral sensory neuropathy \> or equal to grade 2 at baseline

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To Estimate, Among Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable and Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer, the Proportion in Whom R0 Resection is Achieved After Neoadjuvant Therapy.2 years

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of Patients Whose Pancreatic Cancer is Operable (Resulting in R0 or R1 Resection) Following Induction Therapy.2 years
Response Rate (Either Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) by RECIST 1.1 Criteria)2 years
Overall Survival2 years
Number of Participants Who Experienced Toxicity2 years

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
FOLFIRINOX
Combination of drugs (Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, and 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU)) known as FOLFIRINOX every 2 weeks for 4 treatments. At the end of 4 cycles, patients will be re-evaluated for resectability by CT scan within 28 days of the last dose of chemo. If found amendable to surgery, patient will proceed with resection, and type of resection (R0 or R1) will be recorded. Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, 5-FU: 5-FU 2400 mg/m2 IV continuous infusion for 46-48 hours Days 1-3 for 2 weeks 5-FU 400 mg/m2 IV Bolus Day 1 Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 IV over 120min +/-30 min. Day 1 Irinotecan 180 mg/m2 IV to run over 90 min +/- 30 min Day 1 Leucovorin (Before bolus 5-FU) 400 mg/m2 IV over 120 min. +/- 30 Day 1 May give oxaliplatin and leucovorin concurrently
5
Total5

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicFOLFIRINOX
Age, Continuous60 years
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race
Black or African American
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race
More than one race
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race
White
3 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
sex
Female
2 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
sex
Male
3 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 5
serious
Total, serious adverse events
2 / 5

Outcome results

Primary

To Estimate, Among Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable and Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Cancer, the Proportion in Whom R0 Resection is Achieved After Neoadjuvant Therapy.

Time frame: 2 years

Population: Data was not collected from any single study participant.

Secondary

Number of Participants Who Experienced Toxicity

Time frame: 2 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
5-FU, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin, IrinotecanNumber of Participants Who Experienced Toxicity2 Participants
Secondary

Overall Survival

Time frame: 2 years

Population: Data was not collected from any single study participant.

Secondary

Proportion of Patients Whose Pancreatic Cancer is Operable (Resulting in R0 or R1 Resection) Following Induction Therapy.

Time frame: 2 years

Population: Data was not collected from any single study participant

Secondary

Response Rate (Either Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR) by RECIST 1.1 Criteria)

Time frame: 2 years

Population: Data was not collected from any single study participant.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026