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Neoadjuvant Long-course Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Immunotherapy for Locally Advanced Mid-low Rectal Cancer

Neoadjuvant Long-course Chemoradiotherapy Followed by PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody for Locally Advanced Mid-low Rectal Cancer

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06493240
Acronym
NLCCRIT-LARC
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-07-09
Start date
2023-01-01
Completion date
2025-04-01
Last updated
2025-11-25

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Conditions

Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

Keywords

Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer, PD-1 inhibition, neoadjuvant therapy

Brief summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of capecitabine-based long-term radiotherapy followed by 3 cycles Sintilimab (PD-1 inhibitor) in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer.

Detailed description

Investigator designed a single-arm, open-label, phase II trial and the purpose of this study is to observe and evaluate the efficacy and safety of capecitabine-based long-term radiotherapy followed by 3 cycles Sintilimab (PD-1 inhibitor) for locally advanced rectal cancer.Participants will accept capecitabine-based long-term radiotherapy(50.4Gy radiation) followed by 200mg Sintilimab each time for 3 times, with 2-week intervals. The primary endpoint is pCR rate, and secondary endpoints include sphincter-preserving rate, adverse event rates.

Interventions

RADIATIONradiation

45 Gy radiation dose in 25 fractions to the pelvis

200mg Sintilimab after radiation (3 times, 2-week interval)

PROCEDURETME surgery

TME surgery for 6\ 8 weeks after radiation

Sponsors

Peking University People's Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Masking description

Masking is not practically possible

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* aged 18\ 75 * ECOG score 0\ 2 * biopsy diagnosed rectal adenocarcinoma, distal margin within 10cm to anal verge * no distant metastasis, staged II/III (T4b excluded) by MRI * maximum diameter of rectal cancer lesion≥10mm according to baseline CT or MR * willing and able to comply with study protocol * consent to the use of blood and tissue specimens for study * no history of previous anti-tumor treatment (e.g. radiation, chemo, immuno, bio, herbal, etc.) * no disorders/diseases of immune system (e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic vasculitis, scleroderma, pemphigus, dermatomyositis, mixed connective tissue disease, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, HIV infection, etc.) * no significant dysfunction of major viscera (e.g. heart, lung, liver, kidney, etc.) * no jaundice or gastrointestinal obstruction * no acute/ongoing infection * no significant irregularities in blood routine test and biochemical test results, particular requirements include: neutrophils≥1.5×109/L, HGB≥80g/L, platelet≥100×109/L, serum creatinine≤1.5×ULN, total bilirubin≤1.5×ULN, ALT、AST≤2.5×ULN * no social or mental disorder * for women of child-bearing age, a negative result of serological pregnancy test is required, and effective contraception measures from inclusion till 60 days after the last dose of study drug is required

Exclusion criteria

* multiple cancers, or with concomitant malignant tumors besides rectal cancer * having received any anti-cancer treatment (surgery, drugs, etc.) in the past 5 years * history of recent major surgery * with condition that affects the absorption of capecitabine via gastrointestinal tract (e.g. inability to swallow, nausea, vomiting, chronic diarrhea, etc.) * with uncontrolled, severe, concomitant diseases of any sort * allergic to any of the ingredients under study * estimated survival ≤ 5 years due to any reason * preparing for or having previously received organ or bone marrow transplant * having received immunosuppressive or systemic hormone therapy for immunosuppressive purposes within 1 month prior to inclusion * for patients with history of disorder of central nervous system, investigator discretion is required as to whether the clinical severity prevents the signing of informed consent or affects the patient or oral medication compliance * with other conditions/issues that may affect the study results or cause the study treatment to be terminated halfway (e.g. alcoholism, drug abuse, etc.) * pregnant or lactating women, or women intending on conception during treatment period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
pCR ratewithin 1 week after surgerypathological complete response rate

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
sphincter preserving rateinstantly after surgeryproportion of patients with preserved anal sphincter
immune-related adverse event ratefrom commencing of PD-1 inhibition to the 30th day after surgeryadverse event rate that is deemed to be associated with PD-1 inhibition
treatment-related adverse event ratefrom commencing of treatment to the 30th day after surgeryadverse event rate that is deemed to be associated with all treatments
incidence rate of surgical complicationswithin 30 days after surgeryincidence rate of surgical complications within 30 days after surgery

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

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