Actively Recruiting

Phase 2
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT03026140

Neoadjuvant Immune Checkpoint Inhibition and Novel IO Combinations in Early-stage Colon Cancer

Led by The Netherlands Cancer Institute · Updated on 2026-03-05

353

Participants Needed

6

Research Sites

778 weeks

Total Duration

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Sponsors

T

The Netherlands Cancer Institute

Lead Sponsor

B

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Collaborating Sponsor

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

In this exploratory study, patients with stage 1-3 adenocarcinoma of the colon with no signs of distant metastases will be treated with short-term immunotherapy + novel IO combinations (i.e. anti-IL 8, COX2-inhibitors, anti-LAG3). This treatment will be given during the window period until surgical resection of the tumor. The duration of treatment will be in between approximately 6 and 12 weeks.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Neoadjuvant Immune Checkpoint Inhibition and Novel IO Combinations in Early-stage Colon Cancer

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Signed written informed consent
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Non-metastatic adenocarcinoma of the colon (rectosigmoid considered nonrectal and not receiving neoadjuvant treatment)
  • No signs of distant metastases on CT scan and physical examination
  • For dMMR cohorts 3 and 6: tumor stage greater than cT3 and/or lymph node positive (N+)
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Signs of obstruction, macroscopic bleeding, or suspicion of perforation
  • Colonoscopy not performed after registration or inability to obtain study-specific biopsies
  • WHO performance status greater than 1
  • Previous treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting CTLA-4, PD-1, or PD-L1
  • For MSS tumor patients: current use of NSAIDs or COX2-inhibitors at registration
  • Active peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, unstable ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, or cerebrovascular disease
  • Prior or planned radiotherapy before or after surgery
  • History of allergy or severe hypersensitivity to study drug components, monoclonal antibodies, NSAIDs, or COX2-inhibitors
  • Intercurrent illnesses including infections or unstable angina
  • Positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis C RNA indicating infection
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Conditions requiring systemic corticosteroids (10 mg prednisone daily or more) or other immunosuppressive medications within 14 days before study drug
  • Receipt of live vaccines within 4 weeks before inclusion

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 6 locations

1

Marieke van de Belt

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1066CX

Actively Recruiting

2

OLVG

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Actively Recruiting

3

Catharina Ziekenhuis

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Actively Recruiting

4

Spaarne Ziekenhuis

Haarlem, Netherlands

Actively Recruiting

5

Tergooi

Hilversum, Netherlands

Not Yet Recruiting

6

Haga ziekenhuis

The Hague, Netherlands

Not Yet Recruiting

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Research Team

M

Marieke van de Belt

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

7

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