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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05555888

NCT05555888 The Combination of Immunotherapy and Neoadjuvant Short-course Radiotherapy in Early Rectal Cancer

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NCT ID NCT05555888
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Fudan University
Condition Early Low Rectal Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 34 participants
Start Date 2022-12-12
Primary Completion 2024-03-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
PD-1 antibodyCapecitabineOxaliplatin

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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 34 participants in total. It began in 2022-12-12 with a primary completion date of 2024-03-12.

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Brief Summary

The study evaluates the combination of immunotherapy of PD-1 antibody and neoadjuvant short-course radiotherapy in early low rectal cancer. A total of 34 patients will receive 5\*5Gy short-course radiotherapy, followed by 4 cycles of capecitabine plus oxaliplatin (CAPOX) chemotherapy and PD-1 antibody, finally receive the local excision(TEM) or total mesorectal excision (TME). The rate of complete response (cCR+pCR), Organ retention rate, long-term prognosis, and adverse effects will be analyzed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. age 18-70 years old, female and male 2. pathological confirmed adenocarcinoma 3. clinical stage T1-3bN0, tumor maximum diameter less than 4cm 4. the distance from anal verge less than 5 cm 5. without distance metastases 6. KPS \>=70 7. with good compliance 8. microsatellite repair status is MSS/pMMR 9. without previous anti-cancer therapy or immunotherapy 10. signed the inform consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. pregnancy or breast-feeding women 2. pathological confirmed signet ring cell carcinoma 3. clinical stage T1N0 and can be resected locally 4. history of other malignancies within 5 years 5. serious medical illness, such as severe mental disorders, cardiac disease, uncontrolled infection, etc. 6. immunodeficiency disease or long-term using of immunosuppressive agents 7. baseline blood and biochemical indicators do not meet the following criteria: neutrophils≥1.5×10\^9/L, Hb≥90g/L, PLT≥100×10\^9/L, ALT/AST ≤2.5 ULN, Cr≤ 1 ULN 8. DPD deficiency 9. allergic to any component of the therapy

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Zhen Zhang, M.D, PH.D

✉ zhen_zhang@fudan.edu.cn

📞 18801735029

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05555888 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Early Low 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 NCT05555888 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 NCT05555888 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05555888 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at zhen_zhang@fudan.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05555888 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Shanghai, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05555888 clinical trial?

NCT05555888 is sponsored by Fudan University. The trial plans to enroll 34 participants.

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