Study of 5-Fluorouracil and Leucovorin and Intra-abdominal Floxuridine Chemoradiation in Patients With Fully Resected Locally Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma

May 20, 2014 updated by: University of Southern California

Phase II Study of Adjuvant Intraperitoneal FUDR Treatment Added to Chemoradiation (5-Fluorouracil/Leucovorin Plus Total Dose 4500 cGy of External Beam Radiotherapy) in Patients With Fully Resected Locally Advanced Gastric Adenocarcinoma

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the side effects of a new treatment for stomach cancer which may potentially improve the prognosis of this cancer.

Our principle objective is to improve the results of standard chemotherapy and radiation after surgery of patients with gastric cancer. The intra-abdominal (intraperitoneal) administration of floxuridine (FUDR) is a procedure that we have studied and have determined it is a safe treatment. In this study, we want to evaluate the side effects of this treatment when it is given after surgery but before standard intravenous chemotherapy and radiation.

Study treatment will start with surgical removal of the part of the stomach with cancer, together with surrounding tissues and lymph nodes. After surgery, patients will get treatment with a chemotherapy drug, FUDR, administered directly into the abdomen. This is called intraperitoneal chemotherapy. After this treatment patients will receive repeated intravenous injection of two drugs, 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin alone or combined with irradiation of the abdomen.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

25

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • California
      • Los Angeles, California, United States, 90033
        • U.S.C. / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histologic dx of locally advanced gastric adenocarcinoma (requires upper endoscopy with bx of lesion and CT scan of chest, abdomen, and pelvis with iv and oral contrast or other methods of imaging to confirm absence of metastatic dz) (Untreated patients with histologically documented gastric/GEJ ca stages IB-IV [M0] are eligible)
  • Based on post-op pathological findings, diagnosis and staging has to confirm stage IB-IV (M0) adenocarcinoma of stomach or GEJ.
  • Patients who underwent emergency surgery for indications such as GI obstruction, perforation, or hemorrhage, or patients with surgery already performed, are eligible provided surgery is considered curative
  • ECOG performance status 0-2
  • AGC greater than or equal to 1.5; platelets greater than or equal to 100,000; Hgb greater than or equal to 9.0· Total bilirubin less than or eqal to 2.0; SGOT/SGPT less than or equal to 2.5 x uln; alk phos less than or equal to 2.5 x uln
  • BUN less than or equal to 30; creatinine less than or equal to 1.5 or CrCl >60 ml/min
  • Negative b-HCG pregnancy test (females with reproductive potential)
  • PT, aPTT, and thrombin time within range of normal
  • Evidence of at least unilateral renal function as established by CT scan with contrast or nephrogram. (If only one kidney is present, at least 2/3 of the functioning kidney must be excluded from any RT port)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy
  • Presence of another active invasive malignancy (Except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin ca, in-situ cervical ca, or other cancer for which patient has been disease-free for at least 5 yrs)
  • Active or uncontrolled infection, including HIV
  • Psychiatric disorders that would interfere with informed consent· Pregnant or nursing women (Patients of reproductive age must agree to use effective contraceptive method)
  • Any other severe concurrent disease, which in the judgment of MD would make patient inappropriate for study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Syma Iqbal, M.D., U.S.C./Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2003

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 9, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 9, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 16, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 22, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2014

Last Verified

May 1, 2014

More Information

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