Status:

COMPLETED

Nudge Strategies for DPYD Testing in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancers Treated With Fluoropyrimidines

Lead Sponsor:

Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

Conditions:

DPYD Gene Mutation

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

5-fluorouracil and capecitabine, sometimes called 5-FU, fluoropyrimidines, or Xeloda are a type of chemotherapy. Many people have side effects from these drugs like nausea, diarrhea, or blood problems...

Detailed Description

INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE: Fluoropyrimidines (FPs) are the cornerstone of treatment for several gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. Approximately 5-7% of patients carry reduced function variants in DP...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Fluent in English
  • Currently involved in the practice or policy of GI oncology/DPYD testing/FP use/Healthcare Development OR
  • Prescribed a FP for GI cancer diagnosis in the past six months AND Currently licensed to provide health care in Pennsylvania or New Jersey OR
  • Previous diagnosis of GI malignancy or family member who had GI malignancy

Exclusion

  • Less than 18 years old

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 19 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 28 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06559462

Start Date

September 19 2024

End Date

August 28 2025

Last Update

November 25 2025

Active Locations (1)

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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104