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Chemoradiotherapy in Unresectable Esophageal Cancer

A Phase I/II Study of Chemoradiotherapy Using Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel and Cisplatin in Unresectable Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinomas Based on Nutritional Risk Screening Score (NRS2002)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04278287
Enrollment
105
Registered
2020-02-20
Start date
2019-10-01
Completion date
2026-12-31
Last updated
2024-12-13

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Conditions

Albumin-bound Paxlitaxel, Chemoradiotherapy, Esophageal Cancer, Unresectable Malignant Neoplasm

Brief summary

This phase I/II clinical study is designed to evaluate the 1 year local tumor control rate of chemoradiotherapy using albumin-bound paclitaxel and cisplatin in unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinomas based on Nutritional Risk Screening NRS2002.

Detailed description

This Phase I/II clinical study is meticulously designed to assess the one-year local tumor control rate of a chemoradiotherapy regimen that combines albumin-bound paclitaxel and cisplatin in patients with unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The selection of participants is guided by the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS2002) tool, which ensures that nutritional risk factors are adequately considered and managed throughout the study. The trial will enroll patients diagnosed with unresectable ESCC, a condition where surgical intervention is not feasible due to the tumor's location, size, or patient comorbidities. Participants will undergo a thorough nutritional assessment using the NRS2002 criteria, which evaluates factors such as weight loss, body mass index, dietary intake, and severity of disease to determine their nutritional risk score. This screening is crucial as it helps identify patients who may benefit from nutritional interventions, which could potentially improve their overall response to the treatment and quality of life. Once enrolled, patients will receive a combination chemoradiotherapy of albumin-bound paclitaxel and cisplatin. Albumin-bound paclitaxel is chosen for its ability to improve the delivery and efficacy of paclitaxel, a chemotherapy drug, by enhancing its solubility and distribution within the body. Cisplatin, a platinum-based chemotherapy agent, is included due to its well-established efficacy in treating various cancers, including esophageal cancer. This combination aims to maximize tumor reduction while managing potential side effects. The primary endpoint of the study is to determine the local tumor control rate at one year, which refers to the percentage of patients whose tumors have not progressed or recurred within the treated area during this period. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, progression-free survival, and assessment of treatment-related toxicity. Additionally, the study will monitor changes in patients' nutritional status and quality of life, aiming to provide comprehensive insights into the efficacy and safety of this chemoradiotherapy regimen. Regular follow-ups and imaging studies, such as CT scans or PET scans, will be conducted to evaluate the tumor response and detect any signs of progression. Blood tests and other laboratory assessments will be performed periodically to monitor patients' overall health and manage any adverse effects promptly. The data collected from this study will contribute valuable information to the ongoing efforts to improve treatment outcomes for patients with unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Interventions

RADIATIONRadiotherapy

59.92Gy and 2.14Gy in 28 fractions to PGTV and 50.4Gy and 1.8Gy in 28 fractions 5 days every week in 5.5 weeks.

DRUGAlbumin-Bound Paclitaxel

100mg/d weekly,repeatedly on the first day,by intravenous infusion in 5-6 weeks.

DRUGCisplatin

25mg/m2 weekly,by intravenous infusion in 5-6 weeks.

Sponsors

Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* 18\ 75 years * Pathologically or cytologically proven unresectable esophageal squamous cell carcinomas in patients staged as T3N1M0-1b and T4N0-1M0-1b(AJCC 6th TNM staging,M1b limited to clavicular or celiac lymph node metastasis) * Primary treatment performed in Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences * ECOG PS score: 0\ 1 * NRS2002 score \<3 * Estimated survival time ≥3 months * Normal organ and marrow function as defined below: Hemoglobin: greater than or equal to 100g/L ;Leukocytes: greater than or equal to 4,000 G/L; Neutrophil: greater than or equal to 2,000 G/L; Platelets: greater than or equal to 100,000/mm3 ; Creatinine: less than or equal to 1.5 times the upper limit or CCR greater than or equal to 60 ml/min; AST/ALT: less than or equal to 2.5 times the upper limit; Total bilirubin: less than or equal to 1.5 times the upper limit; INR: less than or equal to 1.5 times the upper limit; APTT: less than or equal to 1.5 times the upper limit; PT: less than or equal to 1.5 times the upper limit * Informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* With any distant metastasis out of regional lymphatic drainage or in liver, lung, bone, CNS, etc * Patients with other cancer history in 5 years except cervical carcinoma in situ and non-malignant melanoma skin cancer * Existing active infection such as active tuberculosis and hepatitis * History of myocardial infarction within the past 6 months or history of ventricular arrhythmia * Uncontrolled illness including, but not limited to, active infection, symptomatic heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness * History of allergic reactions attributed to paclitaxel, albumin or cisplatin * Participation in other clinical trials currently or within 4 weeks of selection * Pregnant or lactating females

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Local control rate1 year from the start of treatment to tumor recurrenceControl rate of primary esophageal cancer and metastatic lymph nodes within irradiation fields

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Objective response rate5.5 weekObjective Response Rate are evaluated by RECIST 1.1
Disease Free Survival1 year, 2 yearThe time from treatment to progression or death
Progression Free Survival1 year, 2 yearThe time from treatment to progression or death
Number of participants with acute toxicities10 week, from the start of treatment to 1 month after chemoradiotherapyAcute toxicities are evaluated by NCI-CTC version 5.0
Radiomics analysis5.5 weekRadiomics analysis for tumor response and survival prediction with pre- and post-chemoradiotherapy based on MRI and CT simulation
ctDNA analysis4 week, 2 month, 1 year, 2 yearctDNA analysis to monitor therapeutic efficacy including tumor response and survival outcome
Overall Survival1 year, 2 yearThe time from treatment to death from any cause

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactXin Wang, MD
beryl_wx2000@163.com+861013311583220

Outcome results

None listed

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