Docetaxel, 5-Fluorouracil and Oxaliplatin in Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach or Gastroesophageal Junction Patients - Full Text View

Sponsors and Collaborators:	M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Sanofi-Synthelabo
Information provided by:	M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00526110

Purpose

Phase I

Primary Objective:

To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of Docetaxel combined with 5-Fluorouracil and Oxaliplatin (D-FOX) in patients with untreated, locally unresectable or metastatic adenocarcinoma of the stomach or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ).

Secondary Objective:

To determine the qualitative and quantitative toxicity and reversibility of toxicity of this combination.

Phase II

Primary Objective:

To assess time to cancer progression to D-FOX treatment regimen.

Secondary Objective:

To assess response rate to D-FOX treatment regimen.
To determine the qualitative and quantitative toxicity and reversibility of toxicity of this combination treatment regimen.
Determine overall survival.
Perform an exploratory investigation into the effect of D-FOX on phenotypic abnormalities in blood.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Gastrointestinal Diseases	Drug: 5-Fluorouracil Drug: Docetaxel Drug: Oxaliplatin	Phase I Phase II

MedlinePlus related topics: Cancer

Drug Information available for: Docetaxel Fluorouracil Oxaliplatin

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title:	A Phase I/II Study of Docetaxel, 5-Fluorouracil and Oxaliplatin (D-FOX) in Patients With Untreated Locally Unresectable or Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach or Gastroesophageal Junction

Further study details as provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:

Primary Outcome Measures:

To find out if a combination of docetaxel, 5-FU, and oxaliplatin can shrink or slow the growth of cancer of the stomach or the junction between the stomach and the esophagus. [ Time Frame: 5 Years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Secondary Outcome Measures:

The study will also find the highest safe dose of docetaxel that can be combined with oxaliplatin and 5-FU. [ Time Frame: 5 Years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]

Estimated Enrollment:	106
Study Start Date:	August 2004
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	August 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Arms	Assigned Interventions
1: Experimental 5-Fluorouracil + Docetaxel + Oxaliplatin	Drug: 5-Fluorouracil 2.2 Gm/m^2 IV over 48 hours on Day 1. Drug: Docetaxel 20 mg/m^2 IV over 60 minutes Drug: Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m^2 IV over 120 minutes on Day 1.

Detailed Description:

Oxaliplatin and 5-FU are chemotherapy drugs that are commonly used to treat certain kinds of cancers. Oxaliplatin interferes with the DNA. 5-FU interferes with cell metabolism. Docetaxel interferes with cell division.

Before you can start treatment on this study, you will have what are called "screening tests". These tests will help the doctor decide if you are eligible to take part in the study. You will be asked questions about your medical history and have a complete physical exam. You will have around 1 tablespoon of blood drawn for routine tests. You will have your height and weight measured. You will have a chest x-ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG - a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart). You will also have a chest x-ray and a CT scan to check the size and location of the tumor. Women who are able to have children must have a negative blood pregnancy test.

If you are found to be eligible to take part in this study, you will receive treatment with 5-FU as an infusion into a vein using a continuous 24- hour portable pump. This will start on Day 1 and will continue for 48 hours. You will need to carry this pump with you at all times for 48 hours. The pump is about the size of a Sony Walkman®. You will also receive oxaliplatin as an infusion into a vein over 2 hours on Day 1. Docetaxel will be given as an infusion over 60 minutes on Day 1. You will have 12 days to rest between chemotherapy treatments. These drugs may be given to you as an outpatient. Treatment will be repeated on Day 15. Two 14-day treatment periods are called one cycle.

You will be asked to fill out side effect sheets throughout your participation in this research study. You will be asked questions regarding nausea, hair loss, fatigue, meals, and other questions regarding your daily activities. Before each dose of chemotherapy (every 14 days), you will have 1 teaspoon of blood drawn for routine tests.

If the cancer gets worse or you experience intolerable side effects, you will be taken off the study and your doctor will discuss other treatment options with you.

You will be asked to come for a follow-up visit at M.D. Anderson about 2-3 months after treatment ends if possible. At this visit, you will have a full physical, about one tablespoon of blood drawn for routine tests, a chest x-ray, and CT or MRI scans.

This is an investigational study. Oxaliplatin an investigational drug and not approved in the US for use in the treatment of gastric cancer. Docetaxel and 5-FU are commonly used drugs for gastric cancer. The combination of these 3 drugs (docetaxel + oxaliplatin + 5-FU) is investigational. A total of up to 106 patients will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at M.D. Anderson.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Histologically documented adenocarcinoma of the stomach or GEJ.
Age > 18 years.
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0-1.
Chemotherapy: No prior chemotherapy is permitted for metastatic disease. Use of prior chemotherapy in the adjuvant and/or neo-adjuvant setting or as part of a radiosensitization is permitted, provided that the minimum time from completion of such treatment to study entry is at least 12 months.
Radiation: Patients may have had prior radiation therapy that has not exceeded 25% of bone marrow reserve provided that they have recovered from the acute, toxic effects of radiotherapy prior to registration. A minimum of 14 days must have elapsed since the end of radiotherapy.
Previous Surgery: Previous surgery is permitted provided that wound healing has occurred prior to registration. Minimum of 14 days must have elapsed between a major surgery and start of chemotherapy.
At least one target lesion > 20 mm (or > 10 mm on spiral CT-scan). If indicator lesions are in a previously irradiated field, only a clear disease progression of the irradiated lesion or a new lesion in the previously irradiated field will be accepted.
Adequate baseline bone marrow, hepatic and renal function, defined as follows:
- Neutrophils >1.5 x 10*9/L and platelets >100 x 10*9/L
- Bilirubin <1.5 x upper limit of the normal range (ULN)
- AST and/or ALT <2.5 x ULN
- Serum creatinine <1.5 x ULN
Patients must give written informed consent to participate in the study.
Patients - both males and females - with reproductive potential (ie, menopausal for less than 1 year and not surgically sterilized) must practice effective contraceptive measures throughout the study. Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test (serum or urine) within 14 days prior to registration.

Exclusion Criteria:

Concurrent anticancer therapy.
Pregnant or lactating women.
History of other prior malignancy except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer; in situ cervical cancer or malignancy from which the patient has been disease-free for 5 years.
Brain metastases.
Patients with active or uncontrolled infections or with serious illnesses or medical conditions, including patients with a history of chronic alcohol abuse, hepatitis, HIV and/or cirrhosis.
History of any psychiatric condition that might impair the patient's ability to understand or to comply with the requirements of the study or to provide informed consent.
Known hypersensitivity to any of the drugs.

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00526110

Contacts

Contact: Jaffer Ajani, MD

713-792-2828

Locations

United States, Texas
U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center	Recruiting
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Principal Investigator: Jaffer Ajani, MD

Sponsors and Collaborators

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sanofi-Synthelabo

Investigators

Principal Investigator:

Jaffer Ajani, MD

U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

More Information

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site

Responsible Party:	U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center ( Jaffer Ajani, MD/Professor )
Study ID Numbers:	2004-0290
Study First Received:	September 4, 2007
Last Updated:	October 22, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00526110
Health Authority:	United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:

Gastrointestinal Diseases
Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach
Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
5-Fluorouracil

Docetaxel
Oxaliplatin
Taxotere
Esophagus

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Digestive System Neoplasms
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Stomach cancer
Carcinoma
Docetaxel
Oxaliplatin
Digestive System Diseases

Stomach Diseases
Stomach Neoplasms
Fluorouracil
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
Adenocarcinoma
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Antimetabolites
Neoplasms
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Neoplasms by Site
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Immunologic Factors

Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Immunosuppressive Agents
Pharmacologic Actions

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 14, 2009