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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT03280511

NCT03280511 Adjuvant Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) in Resected High Risk Colon Cancer Patients

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NCT ID NCT03280511
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Michael Bau Mortensen
Condition Peritoneum Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2017-12-14
Primary Completion 2024-10-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PIPAC

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2017-12-14 with a primary completion date of 2024-10-01.

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Brief Summary

In this study, patients will be offered two Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) treatments with oxaliplatin after primary resection and standard adjuvant chemotherapy (if indicated) for colon cancer. Furthermore, the study will explore, whether it is possible to find free intraperitoneal tumor cells (FITC) after resection and adjuvant chemotherapy for colon cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Radically resected colon cancer patients with adeno- or signet ring cell carcinomas with high-risk tumors defined as: perforated / pT4NanyM0 (UICC 8th edition) / pTanyNanyM1 with radically resected PM including ovarian metastases * Performance status 0-1 * Fertile women must use approved contraceptives (see below) * Age \> 18 years * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Radiologically or clinically proven relapse. * Previous cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with HIPEC * Other malignant diagnosis within the last 2 years * Contraindications to laparoscopy (e.g. severe adhesions, peritonitis) * A history of allergic reaction to oxaliplatin or other platinum containing compounds * Renal impairment, defined as GFR \< 50 ml/min, (Cockcroft-Gault Equation). * Myocardial insufficiency, defined as NYHA class \> 2. * Impaired liver function defined as bilirubin ≥ 1.5 x UNL (upper normal limit). * Inadequate haematological function defined as ANC ≤ 1.5 x 109/l and platelets ≤ 100 x 109/l. * Any other condition or therapy, which in the investigator's opinion may pose a risk to the patient or interfere with the study objectives.

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

Martin Graversen, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Odense PIPAC Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03280511 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Peritoneum Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03280511 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT03280511 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03280511 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Michael Bau Mortensen to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT03280511 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Odense, Denmark.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03280511 clinical trial?

NCT03280511 is sponsored by Michael Bau Mortensen. The principal investigator is Martin Graversen, MD at Odense PIPAC Center. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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