Chemotherapy With or Without Surgical Resection in Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer

Phase 2CompletedNCT00193141

SCRI Development Innovations, LLC200 enrolled

Overview

In this randomized study, we plan to address the important question of optimum local treatment for patients with localized esophageal cancer. All patients will receive our previously studied neo-adjuvant regimen including paclitaxel, carboplatin, infusional 5-FU, and radiation therapy to 45 Gy. At the completion of neo-adjuvant therapy, patients will be randomized to undergo surgical resection, or to continue radiation to a total dose of 60 Gy, along with one additional course of chemotherapy.

Upon determination of eligibility, all patients will receive neo-adjuvant therapy with: Paclitaxel + Carboplatin + 5-Fluorouracil + Radiation After neo-adjuvant therapy and restaging are completed, patients will be randomized to receive one of two treatments: * Surgical resection (Arm A) * Paclitaxel + Carboplatin + Radiation (Arm B)

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Esophagus Cancer

Interventions

PaclitaxelDRUG

CarboplatinDRUG

5-FluorouracilDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: To be included in this study, you must meet the following criteria: * Cancer of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction confirmed by biopsy (squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, or adenosquamous carcinoma) clinical stage I, II, or III. * Received no previous treatment for esophageal cancer. * Measurable or evaluable disease * Able to perform activities of daily living with minimal assistance * Adequate bone marrow, liver and kidney function * Be at least 3 weeks from any major surgical procedures. * Have an indwelling central venous access catheter. * Patients must be able to understand the nature consent of the study and give written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: You cannot participate in this study if any of the following apply to you: * Age \< 18 years * History of a prior malignancy within the past 5 years * History of significant heart disease * Inoperable on the basis of co-existent medical problems Please note: There are additional inclusion/exclusion criteria. The study center will determine if you meet all of the criteria. If you do not qualify for the trial, study personnel will explain the reasons. If you do qualify, study personnel will explain the trial in detail and answer any questions you may have.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To compare the efficacy of full dose radiation therapy versus preoperative radiation therapy plus surgical resection, when used in combination with neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, in the treatment of localized esophageal cancer

Secondary Outcomes

To compare the toxicity of these two treatment approaches in localized esophageal cancer

To evaluate the utility of clinical restaging in guiding local therapy (surgical resection vs definitive radiation therapy) following neo-adjuvant treatment

To evaluate the toxicity of additional chemotherapy and radiation therapy following completion of neo-adjuvant treatment.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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