Neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX Regimen in Patients With Non-metastatic Pancrease Cancer
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
A prospective evaluation of neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX regimen in patients with non-metastatic pancreas cancer (Baylor University Medical Center and Texas Oncology Experience)
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
Patients with pancreas cancer will be enrolled and treated with a planned course of 6 cycles (3 months) of chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX prior to undergoing surgical resection.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Other: Neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX Regimen Single arm, treated with neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX prior to surgical resection |
Drug: FOLFIRINOX Regimen
6 cycles of FOLFIRINOX prior to surgical resection: Eloxatin® (Oxaliplatin) 85 mg per square meter 2-hour IV infusion Camptosar® (Irinotecan Hydrochloride) 180 mg per square meter 90-minute IV infusion via Y-connector adrucil (Fluorouracil; 5-FU)2400 mg per square meter 46-hour IV infusion
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Progression Free Survival (PFS) as defined by the length of time that a patient survives without any signs or symptoms of that cancer or any other type of cancer [Up to 5 years]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- • The length of time from diagnosis (enrollment) to death [Up to 5 years]
- • Overall Survival rate defined by the % of people who are alive for a certain period of time after diagnosis [Up to 5 years]
- • R0 resection as defined as microscopically negative margins [Up to 5 years]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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18 years of age or older
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Male or non-pregnant and non-lactating female
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Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of pancreas
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Patients must have satisfactory blood counts and blood chemistry levels at baseline (refer to Appendix 2, Study Laboratory References Range).
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Patient has Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group(ECOG) Performance Status 0 to 1 (refer to Appendix 7):
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0 - Asymptomatic (Fully active, able to carry on all predisease activities without restriction)
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1 - Symptomatic but completely ambulatory (Restricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able to carry out work of a light or sedentary nature. For example, light housework, office work)
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Signed study consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
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<18 years of age
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Pregnant or lactating female
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Patient has islet cell neoplasms
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Patient has known brain metastases
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Patient has metastatic disease
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Active secondary malignancies
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Active, uncontrolled bacterial, viral, or fungal infection(s) requiring systemic therapy
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Known infection with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or cirrhosis
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Major surgery or vascular device placement (excluding ports for IV medication/chemotherapy) within 2 weeks prior to Day 1 of treatment in study
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Prior chemotherapy or radiation for pancreatic cancer
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History of allergy or hypersensitivity to the study drugs
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Patient is enrolled in any outside (outside Baylor University Medical Center or Texas Oncology) clinical protocol or investigational trial
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Significant cardiac disease as defined as New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification III or IV, uncontrolled congestive heart failure (CHF), or prior myocardial infarction (MI) last 6-months
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Any prior gastrointestinal (GI) disease or history of prior pelvic or abdominal radiation which in the opinion of the investigator may place the patient at increased risk
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Peripheral sensory neuropathy ≥ to grade 2 at baseline
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Significant co-morbidities deemed by investigator as unsuitable for participation/enrollment
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Study consent form not signed
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Baylor University Medical Center - Texas Oncology | Dallas | Texas | United States | 75246 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Baylor Research Institute
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Scott Celinski, MD, Baylor Health Care System
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 012-180