Status:

COMPLETED

Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy and Immunotherapy Prior to Surgery in Operable Esophageal Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

SCRI Development Innovations, LLC

Collaborating Sponsors:

Genentech, Inc.

Conditions:

Esophageal Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if adding two targeted drugs (bevacizumab and erlotinib) further improves the response to chemotherapy (5-FU, paclitaxel, carboplatin) and radiation therapy in pati...

Detailed Description

Surgical removal has been the standard treatment for operable esophageal cancer. However, recent studies have shown improved results when patients receive a short course of chemotherapy and radiation ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Clinically confirmed esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer stage I, II or III
  • No prior treatment for esophageal cancer
  • Must be surgical candidate based on stage and location of disease
  • Measurable or evaluable disease
  • Able to be up and perform self care
  • Adequate liver, renal function and bone marrow function
  • Patients will have to have a central venous access device placed
  • Able to give written informed consent.
  • Age 18 or older

Exclusion

  • Stage IV disease
  • Prior cancer treatment for advanced cancer in the last 5 years
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • History of stroke, transient ischemic attacks, or acute MI within the past 6 months or any other serious cardiovascular disease
  • History of neurological disease
  • Recent history of blood in the sputum or vomitus
  • Non-healing wounds, ulcer or long bone fractures
  • History of bleeding problems or coagulation problems
  • History of abdominal fistula, gi perforation or intrabdominal abscess within 6 months
  • History of uncontrolled hypertension
  • Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have. You can then decide if you wish to participate.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

62 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00393068

Start Date

February 1 2007

End Date

August 1 2011

Last Update

March 2 2022

Active Locations (9)

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1

Florida Cancer Specialists

Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33901

2

Integrated Community Oncology Network

Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32256

3

Northeast Georgia Medical Center

Gainesville, Georgia, United States, 30501

4

Consultants in Blood Disorders and Cancer

Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40207