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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07183865

NCT07183865 Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Combined With NALIRIF, PD-1 Antibody in Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer(NOVELTY-R)

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NCT ID NCT07183865
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Fudan University
Condition Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 44 participants
Start Date 2025-03-09
Primary Completion 2030-03-09

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
radiotherapyIrinotecan Hydrochloride Liposome5-FU

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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 44 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-09 with a primary completion date of 2030-03-09.

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Brief Summary

This is an open-label, single arm, phase 2 study. The study is to evaluate the activity of combination therapy of hypofractionated radiotherapy, Irinotecan Hydrochloride Liposome plus 5-FU and leucovorin (NALIRIF), Anti-PD1 and target therapy in patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer (LRRC). The inclusion LRRC patients were failed to oxaliplatin treatment in prior chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy due to toxicity or progression. Patients will receive 25-40Gy/5Fx irradiation or 15-30Gy/5Fx reirradiation for pelvic recurrence, 25-50Gy/5Fx irradiation for all metastasis sites, and 8 cycles of NALIRIF + anti-PD1 + target therapy, followed by multidisciplinary team (MDT) for decision: radical surgery, sustained system +/- local treatment of non resection. The primary endpoint was local objective response rate. Secondary endpoints were extrapelvic objective response rate, complete response rate, R0 resection rate, duration of response, progression-free survival, overall survival, and safety and tolerability of the treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Patient is 18-75 years old at the time of signing the informed consent form. ECOG performance status 0-1. MRI/enhanced CT confirmed pelvic recurrence. According to RECIST 1.1, there is at least one measurable pelvic lesion. Distant metastasis lesions are no more than 5 and metastatic organ are no more than 3. No prior radiotherapy within 6 month. Failed to oxaliplatin treatment in prior chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy due to toxicity or progression. Has an investigator determined life expectancy of at least 24 weeks. Demonstrate adequate organ function (bone marrow, liver, kidney and clotting function) within 7 days before the first administration without using blood products or hematopoietic stimulating factors. Non pregnant or lactating patients. Effective contraceptive methods should be used during the study and within 6 months of the last administration. Fully informed and willing to provide written informed consent for the trial. Exclusion Criteria: Previous immunotherapy or Irinotecan Hydrochloride Liposome treatment. Neutrophil \< 1.5×10\^9/L, PLT \< 100×10\^9/L (PLT \< 80×10\^9/L in patients with liver metastasis), or Hb \< 90g/L; blood transfusion within 2 weeks before enrollment is not allowed to meet the enrollment criteria. TBIL \> 1.5 ULN, or TBIL \> 2.5 ULN in patients with liver metastasis. AST or ALT \> 2.5 ULN, or ALT and / or AST \> 5 ULN in patients with liver metastasis. Cr \> 1.5 ULN, or creatinine clearance \< 50ml / min (calculated according to Cockcroft Gault formula). APTT \> 1.5 ULN, PT \> 1.5 ULN (subject to the normal value of the clinical trial research center). Serious electrolyte abnormalities. Urinary protein ≥ 2+, or 24-hour urine protein ≥1.0g/24h. Uncontrolled hypertension: SBP \>140mmHg or DBP \> 90mmHg. The presence of gastrointestinal diseases such as gastric or duodenal active ulcers, ulcerative colitis or unresected tumours with active bleeding; or other conditions likely to cause gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation; or unhealed gastrointestinal perforation or gastrointestinal fistula after surgical treatment. A history of arterial thrombosis or deep vein thrombosis within 6 months; a history of bleeding or evidence of bleeding tendency within 2 months. A history of heart disease within 6 months (including congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, severe/unstable angina, coronary artery bypass grafting, cardiac insufficiency ≥ NYHA grade 2 and LVEF\<50%). Uncontrolled malignant pleural effusion, ascites, or pericardial effusion. The presence of a clinically detectable second primary malignancy, or history of other malignancies within 5 years excluding adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, carcinoma in situ of cervix and superficial bladder tumour (non-invasive tumour, or carcinoma in situ, or T1). A history of liver disease including, but not limited to HBV infection or HBV DNA positive(≥1×10\^4/ml), HCV infection or HCV DNA positive(≥1×10\^3/ml) and liver cirrhosis. Pregnant or lactating women or women who may be pregnant have a positive pregnancy test before the first medication; Or the female participants themselves and their partners who were unwilling to implement strict contraception during the study period. The investigator considers that the subject is not suitable to participate in this clinical study due to any clinical or laboratory abnormalities or compliance problems. Serious mental abnormalities. The diameter of brain metastasis is greater than 3cm or the total volume is greater than 30cc. Clinical or radiological evidence of spinal cord compression, or tumours within 3 mm of the spinal cord on MRI.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Zhen Zhang, MD, PhD

✉ zhen_zhang@fudan.edu.cn

📞 18801735029

Principal Investigator

Zhen Zhang, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Fudan University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07183865 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Locally Recurrent Rectal 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 NCT07183865 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 NCT07183865 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07183865 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at zhen_zhang@fudan.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07183865 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Shanghai, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07183865 clinical trial?

NCT07183865 is sponsored by Fudan University. The principal investigator is Zhen Zhang, MD, PhD at Fudan University. The trial plans to enroll 44 participants.

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