This study was design to: * To assess the impact of a biweekly (experimental arm) compared to a conventional administration (control arm) on the rate of grade 3-4 neutropenia in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients treated with trifluridine/tipiracil plus bevacizumab, and * To identify predictive clinical and biological factors for grade 3-4 neutropenia in this patient population.
Trifluridine/tipiracil is effective in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), as shown in phase III trials, including SUNLIGHT, which demonstrated improved PFS and OS when combined with bevacizumab, setting a new third-line standard. However, this combination raises grade 3-4 neutropenia rates to 43-66%, often leading to dose reductions or delays. A biweekly regimen tested in a small phase II trial showed reduced neutropenia (15.9%) but limited generalizability. Neutropenia remains a major concern, with 9.5% mortality. G-CSF may help manage risk, especially in high-risk patients (LONGBOARD).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
162
35 mg/m², orally
5 mg/kg, intravenous route
CHU Amiens
Amiens, France
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire -Besançon
Besançon, France
Centre François Baclesse
Caen, France
Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee - Site Des Oudairies
La Roche-sur-Yon, France
The occurrence of at least one grade 3-4 neutropenia
The occurrence of 3-4 neutropenia in mCRC patients undergoing treatment with the combination of bevacizumab and bi-weekly administration of trifluridine/tipiracil (experimental arm) compared to a conventional administration (control arm).
Time frame: From randomization up to 14 days after the end of treatment
Overall survival (OS)
OS in both arms; calculated from the date of randomization to the date of death from any cause.
Time frame: From the date of randomization to the date of death from any cause, assessed up to 3 years
Progression-free survival (PFS)
PFS in both arms; defined as the time from randomization to the date of the first documented PD determined by the Investigator assessment by RECIST 1.1 or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first
Time frame: From randomization to the date of the first documented disease progression or death due to any cause, up to 3 years
Best overall response (BOR)
BOR according to Response Evaluation Criteria Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1 in both arms; defined as the best response designation (CR, PR, SD or PD), evaluated on all radiological evaluations available and related to study treatment period.
Time frame: From randomization to the date of progression, death or subsequent anti-cancer therapy, up to 3 years
Disease control rate (DCR)
DCR in both arms according to RECIST v1.1; defined as at least a CR, PR or SD radiological evaluation designation on all radiological evaluations available and related to study treatment period.
Time frame: Up to achievement of best overall response (BOR) of CR or PR or SD, up to 3 years
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Centre Hospitaler Universitaire de Lille
Lille, France
Hôpital privé Jean MERMOZ
Lyon, France
CHU Saint-Antoine
Paris, France
Institut Saint Catherine
Paris, France
CHU de BORDEAUX Hôpital HAUT-LEVEQUE
Pessac, France
Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe
Strasbourg, France
Incidence and grade of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) [Safety and tolerability]
Incidence and grade of AEs and SAEs, according to NCI-CTCAE v 5.0 in both arms
Time frame: Assessed 28 days after the last administration of treatment or after the end of the treatment visit
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) deterioration
ECOG PS deterioration is defined as the first increase of at least one point from baseline. The ECOG PS scale ranges from 0 (fully active, asymptomatic) to 4 (completely bedridden), with higher scores indicating worse functional status and poorer prognosis.
Time frame: Time from baseline up to 3 years