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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT06988852

NCT06988852 FOLFOX-HAIC as Conversion Treatment for Initially Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastasis

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NCT ID NCT06988852
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Tongji Hospital
Condition Colorectal Liver Metastasis (CRLM)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2023-05-01
Primary Completion 2030-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
FOLFOX (oxaliplatin, leucovorin, 5-fluorouracil [5FU])hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC)Bevacizumab

Eligibility Fast-Check

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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 300 participants in total. It began in 2023-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2030-12-31.

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Brief Summary

Try FOLFOX-HAIC combining bevacizumab or cetuximab for initially unresectable colorectal liver metastasis patients to increase the conversion to resection rate to improve long-term survival outcomes

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-75 years * no history of other malignant diseases * refuse or progress in prior systemic treatment * diagnosed as CRLM confirmed by pathology, in spite of whether the primary tumor had been resected * at least one lesion in the liver could be measured * left ventricular ejection ≥45%, forced expiratory volume in one second/forced vital capacity≥60% and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score of 0-1 * Child-Pugh class A * adequate organ function, i.e.: white blood cell (WBC) ≥3.0×109/L, neutrophils ≥1.5×109/L, platelet (PLT) ≥75×109/L, total bilirubin ≤30μmol/L, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤200U/L, creatinine ≤150μmol/L Exclusion Criteria: * extra-hepatic metastasis verified by medical imaging * unable to tolerate chemotherapy, anesthesia or surgery * allergy or previous intolerable to any agent of oxaliplatin, leucovorin, 5-Fu, bevacizumab or cetuximab * tumor spread in abdomen * cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, gastrointestinal hemorrhage/perforation within 6 months, coagulation disorders and gastrointestinal ulcer * primary tumor may not be completely resected * prior treatment of CRLM with resection, ablation or radiation * incomplete clinical or follow-up data

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Zhang Bi Xiang

✉ bixiangzhang@hust.edu.cn

📞 862783663400

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06988852 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Colorectal Liver Metastasis (CRLM). 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 NCT06988852 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 NCT06988852 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06988852 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bixiangzhang@hust.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06988852 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Wuhan, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06988852 clinical trial?

NCT06988852 is sponsored by Tongji Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.

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