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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT07005570

NCT07005570 Short-course Radiotherapy Followed by Sequential Chemotherapy With or Without PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody and Bevacizumab as Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in pMMR/MSS Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer (SPARK)

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NCT ID NCT07005570
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Dechang Diao
Condition pMMR/MSS Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 86 participants
Start Date 2025-05-23
Primary Completion 2031-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Short-course radiotherapy followed by sequential chemotherapy combined with PD-1 monoclonal antibody and bevacizumabShort-course radiotherapy followed by sequential chemotherapy

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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 86 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-23 with a primary completion date of 2031-12-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

Safety and efficacy of Short-Course Radiotherapy Followed by Sequential Chemotherapy with or without PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody and Bevacizumab as Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in pMMR/MSS Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer. Complete Response (CR) Rate of Short-Course Radiotherapy Followed by Sequential Chemotherapy with or without PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody and Bevacizumab as Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in pMMR/MSS Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Voluntarily signed written informed consent form. 2. Age ≥18 and ≤75 years at enrollment. 3. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 or 1. 4. Life expectancy \>2 years. 5. Histologically confirmed rectal adenocarcinoma. 6. Tumor biopsy demonstrating pMMR (all four mismatch repair proteins-MSH1, MSH2, MSH6, and PMS2-positive by immunohistochemistry) or genetic testing confirming MSS (microsatellite stable). 7. Clinical stage II-III rectal cancer (cT3-4NanyM0 or cTxN+M0) per AJCC 8th Edition TNM staging, assessed via high-resolution MRI ± endoscopic ultrasound/transrectal Doppler ultrasound. Tumor must be ≤12 cm from the anal verge by MRI. 8. Pre-enrollment surgical evaluation by an attending surgeon confirming eligibility for curative-intent R0 resection. 9. No prior systemic or local anti-cancer therapy for rectal cancer (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, or small-molecule targeted therapy). 10. Willingness to provide tumor tissue (archival or fresh biopsy) and peripheral blood samples for biomarker analysis during screening and study procedures. 11. Adequate organ function. 12. For women of childbearing potential (WOCBP):Negative urine or serum pregnancy test within 3 days prior to treatment (serum test required if urine result is inconclusive).Agreement to use highly effective contraception (e.g., intrauterine device, hormonal implants) from screening until 120 days after last study treatment. Periodic abstinence and calendar-based methods are prohibited. 13. The subject is willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment regimens, laboratory tests, and other study requirements as outlined in the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Suspected metastatic lesions or locally advanced unresectable disease regardless of stage. 2. History of other malignancies within 5 years prior to enrollment, except those cured by local therapy (e.g., basal/squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, carcinoma in situ of the breast). 3. Concurrent participation in another interventional clinical trial (observational or non-interventional studies allowed). 4. Acute complications requiring emergency surgery (e.g., bowel obstruction, perforation, hemorrhage). 5. Multiple primary rectal cancers. 6. Prior pelvic/abdominal radiotherapy. 7. Conditions impairing oral drug absorption (e.g., dysphagia, malabsorption syndrome). 8. Prior systemic/local anti-tumor therapy for locally advanced rectal cancer (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy \[checkpoint inhibitors/agonists, cell therapy\], biologics, or targeted agents). 9. Non-specific immunomodulators (e.g., interleukins, interferons) within 2 weeks or anti-tumor herbal medicines within 1 week prior to treatment. 10. Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic immunosuppression (e.g., corticosteroids \>10 mg/day prednisone equivalent) within 2 years (hormone replacement allowed). 11. History of non-infectious pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease requiring steroids. 12. Bleeding diathesis/coagulopathy or chronic anticoagulation (e.g., CHADS2 score ≥2 for atrial fibrillation). 13. Uncontrolled comorbidities (e.g., decompensated cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, peptic ulcers) or psychiatric disorders affecting consent/study compliance. 14. Cardiac history:Myocarditis/cardiomyopathy/malignant arrhythmias.Unstable angina/CHF within 12 months.Arterial thromboembolism within 6 months (e.g., stroke, TIA).Grade ≥3 venous thromboembolism (CTCAE v5.0).Uncontrolled hypertension (SBP ≥160 mmHg/DBP ≥100 mmHg). 15. Active inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's/ulcerative colitis) or chronic diarrhea. 16Active severe infection requiring hospitalization/systemic antibiotics within 4 weeks (excluding HBV/HCV antivirals). 17.Major surgery/trauma within 30 days or minor procedures within 3 days (excluding PICC placement). 18.Immunodeficiency (HIV-positive, chronic immunosuppressants). 19.Active tuberculosis (confirmed by sputum/X-ray) or syphilis. 20.Prior allogeneic organ/stem cell transplantation. 21.Active hepatitis:HBV: HBsAg+ with HBV-DNA \>1000 copies/mL (200 IU/mL) without antiviral therapy.HCV: Anti-HCV+ with detectable HCV-RNA. 22.Live vaccines within 30 days or planned during study. 23.Hypersensitivity to study drugs/monoclonal antibodies. 24.Substance abuse or psychiatric disorders compromising compliance. 25.Pregnancy/lactation. 26.Conditions confounding efficacy/safety assessments or limiting survival evaluation (e.g., leukemoid reaction \[WBC \>20×10⁹/L\], cachexia \[\>10% weight loss in 3 months\], BMI ≤18). 27.Other conditions deemed inappropriate by investigators.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Dechang Diao, Dr

✉ diaodch3@mail.sysu.edu.cn

📞 13416119782

Principal Investigator

Dechang Diao, Dr

STUDY DIRECTOR

Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07005570 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying pMMR/MSS Locally Advanced 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 NCT07005570 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 NCT07005570 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07005570 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at diaodch3@mail.sysu.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07005570 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Guangzhou, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07005570 clinical trial?

NCT07005570 is sponsored by Dechang Diao. The principal investigator is Dechang Diao, Dr at Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University. The trial plans to enroll 86 participants.

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