Genotype-directed Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Carcinoma

Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00682786
Collaborator
(none)
135
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2
94
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Determine if genotype-directed neoadjuvant chemoradiation, using information from the thymidylate synthase promoter polymorphism, result in a greater degree of tumor downstaging in high risk patients compared to historical controls.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 2

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
135 participants
Allocation:
Non-Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Genotype-directed Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Rectal Carcinoma
Study Start Date :
Oct 1, 2002
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Dec 1, 2008
Actual Study Completion Date :
Aug 1, 2010

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Good Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4)

Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.

Drug: 5FU
Other Names:
  • Fluorouracil
  • 5-fluorouracil
  • Radiation: Radiation

    Procedure: Surgery of resectable lesions

    Experimental: Poor Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*3/*3, *3/*4)

    Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.

    Drug: 5FU
    Other Names:
  • Fluorouracil
  • 5-fluorouracil
  • Radiation: Radiation

    Procedure: Surgery of resectable lesions

    Drug: Irinotecan
    Other Names:
  • Camptosar
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Rate of Tumor Downstaging Compared With Historical Controls. [1 year after enrollment]

      Tumor downstaging (DS) is defined as a decrease in the T stage of the primary tumor by at least 1. Historical studies demonstrate a DS rate of 45%.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Complete Response Rates [1 year after enrollment]

      Complete tumor response is defined as the absence of any viable tumor in the rectum (ypT0). Pathologic complete response (pCR) is defined as the absence of any viable tumor in the rectum or in the perirectal lymph nodes (ypT0N0). pCR rate of historical controls is 8%-14%.

    2. Define Patient Quality of Life Prior to and Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation. [Prior to start of study treatment and 3-6 weeks post completion of radiation therapy]

      The questionnaire is encouraged but not required.

    3. Determine Patient Fears and Expectations of Pharmacogenetics. [Prior to start of study treatment and 3-6 weeks post completion of radiation therapy]

      The questionnaire is encouraged but not required.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Biopsy proven adenocarcinoma of the rectum

    • Lesion evaluated by surgeon and found to be resectable

    • Stage T3 or T4 disease on radiography or ultrasound

    • Karnofsky Performance Status at >60

    • Laboratory criteria:

    • Absolute neutrophil count >= 1.5 K

    • Platelets >= 100 K

    • Total Bilirubin <= 2.0;

    • SGOT and Alkaline Phosphatase <= 2 x upper limit of normal

    • Creatinine < 2.0

    • Informed consent signed

    • Patients with distant metastatic disease will be eligible if they satisfy all other conditions.

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Pregnant women, children < 18 years, or patients unable to give informed consent

    • Patients with a past history of pelvic radiotherapy.

    • Patients with prior malignancy in the past 5 years except: skin cancer or in-situ cervical cancer. However, patients with synchronous adenocarcinomas are eligible provided either (a) the synchronous adenocarcinoma was in a removed pedunculated polyp and did not invade the stalk or (b) the synchronous adenocarcinoma was in a removed polyp that lay within the surgical field (extent of resection would not be changed) or (c) the synchronous adenocarcinoma is smaller than the index rectal cancer and lies completely within the radiation field (clinically favorable second lesion and the extend of radiation and surgery would not be changed).

    • Patients with known allergy to 5-fluorouracil or irinotecan

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Washington University School of Medicine Saint Louis Missouri United States 63110

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Washington University School of Medicine

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Benjamin Tan, M.D., Washington University School of Medicine

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Washington University School of Medicine
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00682786
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 02-0561
    First Posted:
    May 22, 2008
    Last Update Posted:
    Oct 6, 2017
    Last Verified:
    Sep 1, 2017
    Keywords provided by Washington University School of Medicine
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details Enrollment to the study opened on 10/07/2002 and the study closed to enrollment on 10/23/2008.
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 98 37
    COMPLETED 96 34
    NOT COMPLETED 2 3

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (TYMS*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (TYMS*3/*3, *3/*4) Total
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 98 37 135
    Age (years) [Median (Full Range) ]
    Median (Full Range) [years]
    55
    59
    56
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    69
    70.4%
    24
    64.9%
    93
    68.9%
    Male
    29
    29.6%
    13
    35.1%
    42
    31.1%
    Race/Ethnicity, Customized (participants) [Number]
    White
    86
    87.8%
    29
    78.4%
    115
    85.2%
    African American
    10
    10.2%
    8
    21.6%
    18
    13.3%
    Hispanic
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    1
    0.7%
    Asian
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    1
    0.7%
    Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
    United States
    98
    100%
    37
    100%
    135
    100%
    Thymidylate Synthase Enhancer Region (TSER) genotype (participants) [Number]
    *2/*2
    26
    26.5%
    0
    0%
    26
    19.3%
    *2/*3
    71
    72.4%
    0
    0%
    71
    52.6%
    *2/*4
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    1
    0.7%
    *3/*3
    0
    0%
    35
    94.6%
    35
    25.9%
    *3/*4
    0
    0%
    2
    5.4%
    2
    1.5%
    Performance status (participants) [Number]
    0
    63
    64.3%
    26
    70.3%
    89
    65.9%
    1
    34
    34.7%
    11
    29.7%
    45
    33.3%
    2
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    1
    0.7%
    Baseline Stage (participants) [Number]
    Stage IIA (T3, N0, M0)
    24
    24.5%
    10
    27%
    34
    25.2%
    Stage IIB (T4, N0, M0)
    3
    3.1%
    0
    0%
    3
    2.2%
    Stage IIIA (T1-2, N1, M0)
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    1
    0.7%
    Stage IIIB (T3-4, N1, M0)
    53
    54.1%
    19
    51.4%
    72
    53.3%
    Stage IIIC (T-any, N2, M0)
    3
    3.1%
    3
    8.1%
    6
    4.4%
    Stage IV (T-any, N-any, M1)
    14
    14.3%
    5
    13.5%
    19
    14.1%
    Baseline clinical T stage (participants) [Number]
    T1-2
    2
    2%
    0
    0%
    2
    1.5%
    T3
    77
    78.6%
    32
    86.5%
    109
    80.7%
    T4
    19
    19.4%
    5
    13.5%
    24
    17.8%
    Baseline clinical N stage (participants) [Number]
    N0
    30
    30.6%
    11
    29.7%
    41
    30.4%
    N1
    64
    65.3%
    22
    59.5%
    86
    63.7%
    N2
    4
    4.1%
    4
    10.8%
    8
    5.9%
    Baseline clinical M stage (participants) [Number]
    M0
    84
    85.7%
    32
    86.5%
    116
    85.9%
    M1
    14
    14.3%
    5
    13.5%
    19
    14.1%
    Clinical staging modality (participants) [Number]
    Endoscopic ultrasound
    60
    61.2%
    21
    56.8%
    81
    60%
    CT Scan +/- PET Scan
    22
    22.4%
    6
    16.2%
    28
    20.7%
    MRI
    16
    16.3%
    10
    27%
    26
    19.3%
    Tumor distance from anal verge (cm) (participants) [Number]
    <5
    33
    33.7%
    12
    32.4%
    45
    33.3%
    5-10
    57
    58.2%
    21
    56.8%
    78
    57.8%
    >10
    8
    8.2%
    4
    10.8%
    12
    8.9%
    Tumor grade (participants) [Number]
    Well differentiated
    8
    8.2%
    4
    10.8%
    12
    8.9%
    Moderately differentiated
    68
    69.4%
    25
    67.6%
    93
    68.9%
    Poorly differentiated
    17
    17.3%
    7
    18.9%
    24
    17.8%
    Not reported
    5
    5.1%
    1
    2.7%
    6
    4.4%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Rate of Tumor Downstaging Compared With Historical Controls.
    Description Tumor downstaging (DS) is defined as a decrease in the T stage of the primary tumor by at least 1. Historical studies demonstrate a DS rate of 45%.
    Time Frame 1 year after enrollment

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    8 not evaluable in Good Risk arm-(1)death before surgery (1)clinical CR w/o surgery (1)refused surgery (2)not resectable (2)withdrew consent (1)delayed surgery and given FOLFOX 6 not evaluable in Poor Risk arm-(1) death prior to surgery (1)clinical CR no surgery (1)refused surgery (2)withdrew consent (1)not given irinotecan by treating physician
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (TYMS*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (TYMS*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 90 31
    Number (95% Confidence Interval) [percentage of participants]
    64.4
    65.7%
    64.5
    174.3%
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Complete Response Rates
    Description Complete tumor response is defined as the absence of any viable tumor in the rectum (ypT0). Pathologic complete response (pCR) is defined as the absence of any viable tumor in the rectum or in the perirectal lymph nodes (ypT0N0). pCR rate of historical controls is 8%-14%.
    Time Frame 1 year after enrollment

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    8 not evaluable in Good Risk arm-(1)death before surgery (1)clinical CR w/o surgery (1)refused surgery (2)not resectable (2)withdrew consent (1)delayed surgery and given FOLFOX 6 not evaluable in Poor Risk arm-(1) death prior to surgery (1)clinical CR no surgery (1)refused surgery (2)withdrew consent (1)not given irinotecan by treating physician
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (TYMS*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (TYMS*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 90 31
    ypT0
    20
    20.4%
    41.9
    113.2%
    pCR
    18.9
    19.3%
    35.5
    95.9%
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Define Patient Quality of Life Prior to and Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation.
    Description The questionnaire is encouraged but not required.
    Time Frame Prior to start of study treatment and 3-6 weeks post completion of radiation therapy

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The data was not collected for this outcome measure as the questionnaire was encouraged but not required.
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 0 0
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Determine Patient Fears and Expectations of Pharmacogenetics.
    Description The questionnaire is encouraged but not required.
    Time Frame Prior to start of study treatment and 3-6 weeks post completion of radiation therapy

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The data was not collected for this outcome measure as the questionnaire was encouraged but not required.
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 0 0
    5. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Toxicities by Genotype Group (Good Risk Versus Poor Risk)
    Description Grade 3 to 4 toxicities related to treatment and surgery using CTC Version 2.0.
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Two of the patients in the Good Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included. Two of the patients in the Poor Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (TYMS*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (TYMS*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 96 35
    Nausea
    0
    0%
    1
    2.7%
    Vomiting
    0
    0%
    1
    2.7%
    Diarrhea
    17
    17.3%
    16
    43.2%
    Dehydration
    3
    3.1%
    7
    18.9%
    Mucositis
    4
    4.1%
    1
    2.7%
    GI bleed
    2
    2%
    0
    0%
    Ileitis
    0
    0%
    1
    2.7%
    Enteritis
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    Dyspnea
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    Neutropenia
    0
    0%
    1
    2.7%
    Anemia
    3
    3.1%
    3
    8.1%
    Pain
    3
    3.1%
    4
    10.8%
    Perforation
    2
    2%
    1
    2.7%
    Pelvic abscess
    0
    0%
    2
    5.4%
    PPE
    0
    0%
    1
    2.7%
    Crohn's flare
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    Syncope
    2
    2%
    0
    0%
    Rash
    2
    2%
    0
    0%
    Fatigue
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    Atrial fibrillation
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    Infection
    1
    1%
    1
    2.7%
    Headache
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    Small bowel obstruction
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    6. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Overall Survival
    Description Analyzed using Kaplan-Meier Models.
    Time Frame 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    Two of the patients in the Good Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included. Two of the patients in the Poor Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (TYMS*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (TYMS*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 96 35
    1 year
    96.9
    98.9%
    94.3
    254.9%
    2 years
    80.6
    82.2%
    94.3
    254.9%
    3 years
    78.2
    79.8%
    83.6
    225.9%
    7. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Relapse-free Survival
    Description Analyzed using Kaplan-Meier Models.
    Time Frame 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    14 patients in the Good Risk arm had metastatic rectal cancer at time of enrollment are not included in this analyses. 3 patients in the Poor Risk arm had metastatic rectal disease before surgery and are included in this analyses. 2 of the patients in the Good Risk arm and Poork Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (TYMS*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (TYMS*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 82 32
    1 year
    85.2
    86.9%
    87.0
    235.1%
    2 years
    78.3
    79.9%
    80.5
    217.6%
    3 years
    73.4
    74.9%
    72.4
    195.7%
    8. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Associations Between MTHFR Genotypes and Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis (Good Risk Group)
    Description Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Puregene DNA isolation kit. MTHFR gene = methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (NAD(P)H)
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    2 of the patients in the Good Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Without Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis With Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 75 21
    CC (MTHFR 677C>T)
    34
    34.7%
    5
    13.5%
    CT (MTHFR 677C>T)
    34
    34.7%
    12
    32.4%
    TT (MTHFR 677C>T)
    7
    7.1%
    4
    10.8%
    9. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Associations Between MTHFR Genotypes and Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis (Poor Risk Group)
    Description Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Puregene DNA isolation kit.
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    2 of the patients in the Poor Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Without Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis With Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 19 16
    CC (MTHFR 677C>T)
    12
    12.2%
    9
    24.3%
    CT (MTHFR 677C>T)
    6
    6.1%
    7
    18.9%
    TT (MTHFR 677C>T)
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    10. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Associations Between MTHFR Genotypes and Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis (Good Risk Group)
    Description Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Puregene DNA isolation kit.
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    2 of the patients in the Good Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Without Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis With Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 75 21
    AA (MTHFR 1298A>C)
    26
    26.5%
    15
    40.5%
    AC (MTHFR 1298A>C)
    41
    41.8%
    4
    10.8%
    CC (MTHFR 1298A>C)
    8
    8.2%
    2
    5.4%
    11. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Associations Between MTHFR Genotypes and Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis (Poor Risk Group)
    Description Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Puregene DNA isolation kit.
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    2 of the patients in the Poor Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Without Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis With Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 19 16
    AA (MTHFR 1298A>C)
    9
    9.2%
    8
    21.6%
    AC (MTHFR 1298A>C)
    9
    9.2%
    6
    16.2%
    CC (MTHFR 1298A>C)
    1
    1%
    2
    5.4%
    12. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Associations Between MTHFR Haplotypes and Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis (Good Risk Group)
    Description Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Puregene DNA isolation kit.
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    2 of the patients in the Good Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Without Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis With Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 75 21
    677C-1298A
    33
    33.7%
    12
    32.4%
    677C-1298C
    49
    50%
    6
    16.2%
    677T-1298A
    40
    40.8%
    16
    43.2%
    13. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Associations Between MTHFR Haplotypes and Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis (Poor Risk Group)
    Description Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Puregene DNA isolation kit.
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    2 of the patients in the Poor Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Without Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis With Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 19 16
    677C-1298A
    15
    15.3%
    11
    29.7%
    677C-1298C
    10
    10.2%
    8
    21.6%
    677T-1298A
    7
    7.1%
    7
    18.9%
    14. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Associations Between MTHFR Diplotypes and Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis (Good Risk Group)
    Description Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Puregene DNA isolation kit.
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    2 of the patients in the Good Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Without Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis With Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 75 21
    CA-CA
    13
    13.3%
    2
    5.4%
    CA-CC
    14
    14.3%
    1
    2.7%
    CA-TA
    6
    6.1%
    9
    24.3%
    CC-CC
    7
    7.1%
    2
    5.4%
    CC-TA
    27
    27.6%
    3
    8.1%
    CC-TC
    1
    1%
    0
    0%
    TA-TA
    7
    7.1%
    4
    10.8%
    15. Post-Hoc Outcome
    Title Associations Between MTHFR Diplotypes and Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis (Poor Risk Group)
    Description Genomic DNA was isolated from whole blood using the Puregene DNA isolation kit.
    Time Frame First day of treatment through 30 days after completion of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    2 of the patients in the Poor Risk arm withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Without Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis With Grade 3-4 Diarrhea and/or Mucositis
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    Measure Participants 19 16
    CA-CA
    4
    4.1%
    4
    10.8%
    CA-CC
    7
    7.1%
    3
    8.1%
    CA-TA
    4
    4.1%
    4
    10.8%
    CC-CC
    1
    1%
    2
    5.4%
    CC-TA
    2
    2%
    3
    8.1%
    CC-TC
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    TA-TA
    1
    1%
    0
    0%

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Beginning of treatment through 30 days after the end of surgery.
    Adverse Event Reporting Description Two patients in both the "Good Risk Arm" and the "Poor Risk Arm" withdrew consent and are not included.
    Arm/Group Title Good Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Arm/Group Description Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable. Radiation 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis. 5FU CIVI 225 mg/m2/day by CIVI during radiation Irinotecan 50 mg/m2 IV weekly for 5 doses. Surgery 6-10 weeks after completion of preoperative radiation if disease has become resectable.
    All Cause Mortality
    Good Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Good Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 16/96 (16.7%) 12/35 (34.3%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Febrile neutropenia 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Anemia-blood transfusion 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Cardiac disorders
    Myocardial infarction 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Atrial fibrillation 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Aneurysmal bleed 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Diarrhea/RT enteritis 7/96 (7.3%) 7/35 (20%)
    Perforation/abscess/leak fistula 2/96 (2.1%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Gastrointestinal bleed 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Crohn's flare 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
    Hernia repair 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Hypoglycemia 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Pneumonia 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Good Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*2/*2, *2/*3, *2/*4) Poor Risk (Thymidylate Synthase (TYMS)*3/*3, *3/*4)
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 96/96 (100%) 35/35 (100%)
    Blood and lymphatic system disorders
    Hemoglobin 66/96 (68.8%) 30/35 (85.7%)
    Eye disorders
    Ocular/vision-eye discomfort 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Nausea 25/96 (26%) 19/35 (54.3%)
    Vomiting 12/96 (12.5%) 8/35 (22.9%)
    Diarrhea 72/96 (75%) 26/35 (74.3%)
    Constipation 7/96 (7.3%) 6/35 (17.1%)
    Indigestion/cramping 13/96 (13.5%) 10/35 (28.6%)
    Heartburn 2/96 (2.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Tenesmus 13/96 (13.5%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Rectal spasms 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Flatus 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Stomatitis/mucositis 34/96 (35.4%) 10/35 (28.6%)
    Ileitis/Ileus 1/96 (1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Bleeding-GI 17/96 (17.7%) 4/35 (11.4%)
    Dyspepsia 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Dry mouth 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Pain-rectum 50/96 (52.1%) 24/35 (68.6%)
    General disorders
    Edema 3/96 (3.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Chills 3/96 (3.1%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Fever without infection 2/96 (2.1%) 3/35 (8.6%)
    Fatigue 27/96 (28.1%) 22/35 (62.9%)
    Infections and infestations
    Infection 4/96 (4.2%) 4/35 (11.4%)
    Abscess 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Investigations
    Leukocytes (total WBC) 30/96 (31.3%) 20/35 (57.1%)
    Platelets 12/96 (12.5%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Neutrophils/granulocytes (ANC/AGC) 8/96 (8.3%) 11/35 (31.4%)
    Lymphopenia 88/96 (91.7%) 32/35 (91.4%)
    Bilirubin - increased 26/96 (27.1%) 12/35 (34.3%)
    SGOT/SGPT - increased 18/96 (18.8%) 13/35 (37.1%)
    Alkaline phosphatase - increased 12/96 (12.5%) 7/35 (20%)
    BUN - increased 3/96 (3.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Creatinine -increased 19/96 (19.8%) 6/35 (17.1%)
    Sweats 4/96 (4.2%) 0/35 (0%)
    Weight loss 10/96 (10.4%) 5/35 (14.3%)
    PT 5/96 (5.2%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    PTT 3/96 (3.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Defibrillator malfunction 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Metabolism and nutrition disorders
    Dehydration 6/96 (6.3%) 6/35 (17.1%)
    Anorexia 16/96 (16.7%) 12/35 (34.3%)
    Hyperglycemia 16/96 (16.7%) 6/35 (17.1%)
    Hypoalbuminemia 9/96 (9.4%) 13/35 (37.1%)
    Hypoglycemia 3/96 (3.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Hyponatremia 9/96 (9.4%) 8/35 (22.9%)
    Hypernatremia 1/96 (1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Hypokalemia 13/96 (13.5%) 11/35 (31.4%)
    Hyperkalemia 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Hypocalcemia 13/96 (13.5%) 13/35 (37.1%)
    Hypercalcemia 3/96 (3.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Hypoprotenemia 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Neuropathy - motor 0/96 (0%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Neuropathy-sensory 1/96 (1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Dizziness 2/96 (2.1%) 4/35 (11.4%)
    Syncope 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Seizure 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Tremors 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Pain-head, headache 2/96 (2.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Psychiatric disorders
    Mood alteration-depression 0/96 (0%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Mood alteration-anxiety 1/96 (1%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Insomnia 3/96 (3.1%) 4/35 (11.4%)
    Renal and urinary disorders
    Dysuria 14/96 (14.6%) 4/35 (11.4%)
    Incontinence 6/96 (6.3%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Proteinuria 3/96 (3.1%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Nocturia 5/96 (5.2%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Renal failure 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
    Hiccoughs 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Dyspnea 1/96 (1%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Pleural effusion 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Cough 3/96 (3.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Skin itching/irritation/rash/desquamation 50/96 (52.1%) 17/35 (48.6%)
    Skin dryness 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Dermatitis 2/96 (2.1%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Erythema/PPE 20/96 (20.8%) 4/35 (11.4%)
    Hand-foot syndrome 7/96 (7.3%) 2/35 (5.7%)
    Vascular disorders
    Hypertension 0/96 (0%) 3/35 (8.6%)
    Flushing 1/96 (1%) 0/35 (0%)
    Deep vein thrombosis 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)
    Hypotension 0/96 (0%) 1/35 (2.9%)

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

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    Certain Agreements

    All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Benjamin R. Tan, M.D.
    Organization Washington University School of Medicine
    Phone 314-362-3560
    Email btan@dom.wustl.edu
    Responsible Party:
    Washington University School of Medicine
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT00682786
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 02-0561
    First Posted:
    May 22, 2008
    Last Update Posted:
    Oct 6, 2017
    Last Verified:
    Sep 1, 2017