Status:

TERMINATED

Study to Assess Prevention of Oxaliplatin-induced Neurotoxicity Through Vitamin D Pathway

Lead Sponsor:

Gerald Higa, PharmD.

Conditions:

Neurotoxicity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Many patients with cancer that are treated with a drug called oxaliplatin. This drug is used with other drugs to treat cancer. The drug can cause problems with the nerves in the hands and feet called ...

Detailed Description

Oxaliplatin is used most frequently in patients with metastatic and early-stage colorectal cancers. It has been found that in the adjuvant setting, Oxaliplatin improves both disease free and overall s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Have a histologic diagnosis of a malignant solid neoplasm involving the gastrointestinal tract not necessarily restricted to the colon, rectum, and esophagus,
  • Will receive oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for the first time (previous treatment with non-oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy does not preclude eligibility),
  • Have disease of any stage and will be treated according to established standards,
  • Have a performance status (ECOG) of 2 or less,
  • Have intact organ function as determined by laboratory tests of the kidney, liver, and bone marrow deemed appropriate to receive cytotoxic chemotherapy,
  • Are 18 years of age or older, and
  • Have signed a consent and information form to participate in the study.

Exclusion

  • Are pregnant (subjects of childbearing age will have a pregnancy test performed),
  • Are taking calcitriol or have vitamin D levels that are \>100 ng/dL,
  • Are receiving medication for seizures, or
  • Have pre-existing peripheral neuropathy grade \>1.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

9 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01499940

Start Date

January 1 2012

End Date

December 1 2012

Last Update

November 10 2021

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West Virginia University Hospitals Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26506