Clinical trial · Interventional
Short-course Radiotherapy or Long-course Chemoradiation Followed by mFOLFOXIRI Consolidation Chemotherapy for Organ Preservation in Low Rectal Cancer
A Multicenter, Open, Randomized, Phase II Trial：Short-course Radiotherapy or Long-course Chemoradiation Followed by mFOLFOXIRI Consolidation Chemotherapy for Organ Preservation in Low Rectal Cancer
NCT06417476CI-TRIAL-00107938active not recruitingPhase 2ClinicalTrials.gov clinicaltrialsProvenance
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Given the growing focus on preserving organ function and the utilization of neoadjuvant therapy, it is important to investigate and enhance the application of comprehensive neoadjuvant therapy in low rectal cancer. This approach aims to minimize or circumvent the organ dysfunction and subsequent decline in quality of life associated with radical surgery, with improving disease-free survival (DFS), while . Consequently, we propose to initiate a multicenter clinical trial to examine the medium- and long-term effectiveness of complete neoadjuvant therapy (comprising either short-course radiotherapy or long-course chemoradiation, followed by consolidation chemotherapy with mFOLFOXIRI) in increasing organ preservation rates in patients with low rectal cancer.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectal Neoplasms | Rectal Neoplasm | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.98 |
Interventions
Interventions (7)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Formate | Drug | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Capecitabine | Drug | Capecitabine | ALIAS |
| Fluorouracil | Drug | Fluorouracil | ALIAS |
| Irinotecan | Drug | Irinotecan | ALIAS |
| Long-course chemoradiation | Radiation | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Oxaliplatin | Drug | Oxaliplatin | ALIAS |
| Short-course radiotherapy | Radiation | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Short-course radiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy with mFOLFOXIRI
- description
- Patients receive short-course radiotherapy (25Gy/5 times) followed by consolidation chemotherapy with mFOLFOXIRI (Irinotecan 150 mg/m2 iv gtt (2h) d1, Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 iv gtt (2h) d1, Calcium folinate 400 mg/m2 iv gtt (2h) d1, Total amount of fluorouracil 2400 mg/m2 iv gtt (48h)), treatment repeats every 14 days for 4 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The first efficacy evaluation occurs after the fourth chemotherapy cycle. If there is no progression (a complete response (CR), partial response (PR), or stable disease (SD) with reduction or stability in tumor size) , patients will proceed with an additional four cycles. Upon the final efficacy assessment after the eighth chemotherapy cycle, patients will received several pathways (watch \& wait approach; local resection;total mesorectal excision) are considered based on the assessments.
- interventionNames
- Radiation: Short-course radiotherapy
- Drug: Irinotecan
- Drug: Oxaliplatin
- Drug: Calcium Formate
- Drug: Fluorouracil
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Long-course chemoradiation followed by consolidation chemotherapy with mFOLFOXIRI
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 70 Years
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosis: Histologically confirmed rectal adenocarcinoma. Preoperative Staging: Clinical stages cT2-4aN0-2. Tumor Location: Tumor's lower edge within 8cm from the anus, potentially affecting anal preservation or function. Metastasis Screening: Preoperative chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT to rule out distant metastasis. Biomarkers: Positive expression of pMMR (MSH1/MSH2/MSH6/PMS2) on tumor biopsy immunohistochemistry. Staging Methods: Combination of thoracic and abdominal pelvic CT, pelvic MRI, and endoscopic or transrectal ultrasound. Patient Characteristics Age: 18 to 70 years. Performance Status: ECOG score of 0-1. Life Expectancy: At least 2 years. Blood Counts: WBC \>4000/mm\^3, PLT \>100,000/mm\^3, Hb \>10g/dL (chronic anemia with Hb \< 10.0g/dL subject to multidisciplinary team review). Liver Function: Serum total bilirubin ≤1.5×ULN (≤3×ULN for Gilbert syndrome); AST and ALT ≤2.5×ULN. Renal Function: Serum creatinine ≤1.5×ULN or creatinine clearance \>50 mL/min. Other Criteria: Non-pregnant, not nursing, no other malignancies (except non-melanoma skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ) within the past 5 years, capable of providing informed consent, no severe comorbidities affecting survival. Prior Treatment No prior surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy for rectal cancer. No prior biological therapy. No restrictions on previous endocrine therapy. Exclusion Criteria: Informed Consent: Lack of signed informed consent. Genetic Markers: Tumor biopsy indicating dMMR or MSI-H detected. Advanced Tumor Stage: Preoperative assessment showing tumor invasion of surrounding tissues/organs (T4b). Obstruction: Unresolved colonic obstruction; presence of tumor perforation. Metastasis: Evidence of preoperative distant metastasis. Cardiac Conditions: Arrhythmia requiring antiarrhythmic therapy (excluding beta-blockers or digoxin), symptomatic coronary artery disease or recent myocardial ischemia (within 6 months), or congestive heart failure above NYHA Grade II. Hypertension: Severe, poorly controlled hypertension. Infections: HIV infection, active chronic hepatitis B or C, other serious infections; active tuberculosis or anti-TB therapy within the past year. Organ Function: Poor fluid quality, organ function decompensation. Previous Treatment: History of pelvic or abdominal radiotherapy; multiple primary colorectal cancers. Neurological Conditions: Seizures requiring management (e.g., steroids, antiepileptic therapy). Cancer History: Other malignant tumors within the past 5 years, excluding cured cervical carcinoma in situ or basal cell carcinoma of the skin. Substance Abuse: Substance abuse or medical, psychological, or social conditions affecting study participation or result evaluation. Allergies: Known or suspected allergy to study drugs or related medications. Stability: Any unstable condition that may compromise safety or compliance. Reproductive Status: Pregnant or lactating women, or fertile women not using effective contraception.
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