Trial Outcomes & Findings for Preoperative CRT With or Without Induction Chemotherapy for Rectal Cancer With Liver Metastases (NCT NCT01643070)

NCT ID: NCT01643070

Last Updated: 2025-02-25

Results Overview

R0 = complete resection with grossly and microscopically negative margins of resection; R1 =grossly negative but microscopically positive margins of resection; R2 = grossly and microscopically positive margins of resection

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

38 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks); Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks)

Results posted on

2025-02-25

Participant Flow

Between March 2010 and May 2014, a total of 38 patients from 3 centers in Korea were enrolled. They underwent random assignment and 18 patients were assigned to arm A and 20 to arm B. The cutoff date for this report was March 15, 2015. Baseline characteristics of these patients are presented in Table 1, and they were well balanced between the 2 arms. The median number of LM was 2 and cT3N+ was the most common clinical disease stage in both arms.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Induction XELOX
Induction XELOX followed by XELOX-RT Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin: Induction chemotherapy - Capecitabine (1250 mg/m2 PO twice daily on D1-14 and oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 on D1, every 3 weeks for 2 cycles) Preoperative chemoradiotherapy - Capecitabine 825 mg/m2 PO twice daily during radiotherapy and oxaliplatin 50 mg/m2/day on weekly. Radiotherapy: Preoperative radiotherapy, 5040 cGy with 28 fractions
XELOX RT
Concurrent XELOX-RT Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin: Induction chemotherapy - Capecitabine (1250 mg/m2 PO twice daily on D1-14 and oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 on D1, every 3 weeks for 2 cycles) Preoperative chemoradiotherapy - Capecitabine 825 mg/m2 PO twice daily during radiotherapy and oxaliplatin 50 mg/m2/day on weekly. Radiotherapy: Preoperative radiotherapy, 5040 cGy with 28 fractions
Overall Study
STARTED
18
20
Overall Study
XELOX-RT Received
15
0
Overall Study
Underwent Surgery
16
19
Overall Study
COMPLETED
14
17
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Induction XELOX
Induction XELOX followed by XELOX-RT Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin: Induction chemotherapy - Capecitabine (1250 mg/m2 PO twice daily on D1-14 and oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 on D1, every 3 weeks for 2 cycles) Preoperative chemoradiotherapy - Capecitabine 825 mg/m2 PO twice daily during radiotherapy and oxaliplatin 50 mg/m2/day on weekly. Radiotherapy: Preoperative radiotherapy, 5040 cGy with 28 fractions
XELOX RT
Concurrent XELOX-RT Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin: Induction chemotherapy - Capecitabine (1250 mg/m2 PO twice daily on D1-14 and oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 on D1, every 3 weeks for 2 cycles) Preoperative chemoradiotherapy - Capecitabine 825 mg/m2 PO twice daily during radiotherapy and oxaliplatin 50 mg/m2/day on weekly. Radiotherapy: Preoperative radiotherapy, 5040 cGy with 28 fractions
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
3
1
Overall Study
Death
1
0
Overall Study
Pregressive disease
0
2

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Induction XELOX-RT (Arm A)
n=18 Participants
induction XELOX followed by XELOX-RT (arm A)
XELOX-RT Alone (Arm B)
n=20 Participants
no induction XELOX, XELOX-RT alone (arm B)
Total
n=38 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
Age (years), median (range)
60 years
n=18 Participants
56 years
n=20 Participants
58 years
n=38 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=18 Participants
1 Participants
n=20 Participants
4 Participants
n=38 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants
n=18 Participants
19 Participants
n=20 Participants
34 Participants
n=38 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Perfomance status (ECOG PS)
0
0 Participants
n=18 Participants
5 Participants
n=20 Participants
5 Participants
n=38 Participants
Perfomance status (ECOG PS)
1
18 Participants
n=18 Participants
15 Participants
n=20 Participants
33 Participants
n=38 Participants
Distance of the primary tumor from the anal verge
≤ 4 cm
6 Participants
n=18 Participants
13 Participants
n=20 Participants
19 Participants
n=38 Participants
Distance of the primary tumor from the anal verge
> 4 and ≤ 8 cm
10 Participants
n=18 Participants
7 Participants
n=20 Participants
17 Participants
n=38 Participants
Distance of the primary tumor from the anal verge
> 8 cm
2 Participants
n=18 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
2 Participants
n=38 Participants
Tumor differentiation
Well differentiated
3 Participants
n=18 Participants
3 Participants
n=20 Participants
6 Participants
n=38 Participants
Tumor differentiation
Moderately differentiated
13 Participants
n=18 Participants
16 Participants
n=20 Participants
29 Participants
n=38 Participants
Tumor differentiation
Poorly differentiated/signet ring cell/mucinous
0 Participants
n=18 Participants
1 Participants
n=20 Participants
1 Participants
n=38 Participants
Tumor differentiation
Undetermined
2 Participants
n=18 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
2 Participants
n=38 Participants
Clinical T Stage
cT3
12 Participants
n=18 Participants
16 Participants
n=20 Participants
28 Participants
n=38 Participants
Clinical T Stage
cT4
6 Participants
n=18 Participants
4 Participants
n=20 Participants
10 Participants
n=38 Participants
Clinical N Stage
cN0
1 Participants
n=18 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
1 Participants
n=38 Participants
Clinical N Stage
cN1
5 Participants
n=18 Participants
5 Participants
n=20 Participants
10 Participants
n=38 Participants
Clinical N Stage
cN2
12 Participants
n=18 Participants
15 Participants
n=20 Participants
27 Participants
n=38 Participants
Number of liver metastases
1 metastases
6 Participants
n=18 Participants
7 Participants
n=20 Participants
13 Participants
n=38 Participants
Number of liver metastases
2 metastases
4 Participants
n=18 Participants
5 Participants
n=20 Participants
9 Participants
n=38 Participants
Number of liver metastases
≥3 metastases
8 Participants
n=18 Participants
8 Participants
n=20 Participants
16 Participants
n=38 Participants
Number of liver metastases
1
6 Participants
n=18 Participants
7 Participants
n=20 Participants
13 Participants
n=38 Participants
Number of liver metastases
2
4 Participants
n=18 Participants
5 Participants
n=20 Participants
9 Participants
n=38 Participants
Number of liver metastases
≥3
8 Participants
n=18 Participants
8 Participants
n=20 Participants
16 Participants
n=38 Participants
Largest size of liver metastases (cm), median (range)
1.8 cm
n=18 Participants
2.4 cm
n=20 Participants
2.1 cm
n=38 Participants
Carcinoembryonic antigen (ug/ml), median (range)
7.4 ng/ml
n=18 Participants
6.9 ng/ml
n=20 Participants
7.15 ng/ml
n=38 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks); Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks)

R0 = complete resection with grossly and microscopically negative margins of resection; R1 =grossly negative but microscopically positive margins of resection; R2 = grossly and microscopically positive margins of resection

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction XELOX-RT (Arm A)
n=18 Participants
induction XELOX followed by XELOX-RT (arm A)
XELOX-RT Alone (Arm B)
n=20 Participants
no induction XELOX, XELOX-RT alone (arm B)
Quality of Surgery for Primary Tumor
Surgery not performed
2 Participants
1 Participants
Quality of Surgery for Primary Tumor
R0
15 Participants
19 Participants
Quality of Surgery for Primary Tumor
R1
1 Participants
0 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks); Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks)

R0 = complete resection with grossly and microscopically negative margins of resection; R1 =grossly negative but microscopically positive margins of resection; R2 = grossly and microscopically positive margins of resection

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction XELOX-RT (Arm A)
n=18 Participants
induction XELOX followed by XELOX-RT (arm A)
XELOX-RT Alone (Arm B)
n=20 Participants
no induction XELOX, XELOX-RT alone (arm B)
Quality of Surgery for Liver Metastases
Surgery not performed
2 Participants
1 Participants
Quality of Surgery for Liver Metastases
R0
11 Participants
12 Participants
Quality of Surgery for Liver Metastases
R0 with intraoperative Rdiofrequency ablation
3 Participants
2 Participants
Quality of Surgery for Liver Metastases
R1
1 Participants
3 Participants
Quality of Surgery for Liver Metastases
R2
1 Participants
2 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks); Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks)

synchronous complete R0 resection rate, R0 = complete resection with grossly and microscopically negative margins of resection

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction XELOX-RT (Arm A)
n=18 Participants
induction XELOX followed by XELOX-RT (arm A)
XELOX-RT Alone (Arm B)
n=20 Participants
no induction XELOX, XELOX-RT alone (arm B)
R0 Resection Rate of Both the Primary Tumor and Livermetastases
77.8 percentage of patients
Interval 58.6 to 97.0
70.0 percentage of patients
Interval 49.9 to 90.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks); Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks)

The pathologic stage (ypT or N) was recorded according to the International Union Against Cancer TNM system. Pathologic complete response (ypCR) was defined as the absence of viable tumor cells in the surgical specimens, of the primary tumor (ypT0).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction XELOX-RT (Arm A)
n=18 Participants
induction XELOX followed by XELOX-RT (arm A)
XELOX-RT Alone (Arm B)
n=20 Participants
no induction XELOX, XELOX-RT alone (arm B)
Pathologic Complete Response Rate of Primary Tumor
11.1 percentage of participants
Interval 0.0 to 25.6
5.0 percentage of participants
Interval 0.0 to 14.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks); Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks)

Population: Tumor regression grade (primary tumor)

The regression of the primary tumor was quantified according to the 5-point tumor regression grade proposed by Dworak. Complete regression = No tumor cells ; Near complete regression = Very few tumor cells; Moderate regression = Dominantly fibrotic changes with few tumor cells or groups; Minimal regression = Dominant tumor mass with obvious fibrosis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction XELOX-RT (Arm A)
n=18 Participants
induction XELOX followed by XELOX-RT (arm A)
XELOX-RT Alone (Arm B)
n=20 Participants
no induction XELOX, XELOX-RT alone (arm B)
Tumor Regression Grade (Primary Tumor)
Surgery not performed
2 Participants
1 Participants
Tumor Regression Grade (Primary Tumor)
Total regression
2 Participants
1 Participants
Tumor Regression Grade (Primary Tumor)
Near total regression
2 Participants
4 Participants
Tumor Regression Grade (Primary Tumor)
Moderate regression
10 Participants
11 Participants
Tumor Regression Grade (Primary Tumor)
Minimal regression
2 Participants
3 Participants

Adverse Events

During Induction XELOX (Arm A)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 18 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

During Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy With XELOX (Arm A)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 15 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

During Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy With XELOX (Arm B)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 20 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

During Postoperative XELOX (Arm A)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 14 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

During Posoperative XELOX (Arm B)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 17 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
During Induction XELOX (Arm A)
n=18 participants at risk
consisted of oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 on day 1 and capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1 to 14, every 3 weeks for 2 cycles.
During Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy With XELOX (Arm A)
n=15 participants at risk
consisted of radiation therapy with 45 Gy delivered in conventional fractionation (daily fractions of 1.8 Gy over a period of approximately 5 wk, excluding weekends) with or without additional 5.4 Gy delivery in daily fractions of 1.8 Gy over 3 days, oxaliplatin 50 mg/m2 weekly for 5 weeks, and capecitabine 825 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1 to 38 (during radiation therapy)
During Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy With XELOX (Arm B)
n=20 participants at risk
consisted of radiation therapy with 45 Gy delivered in conventional fractionation (daily fractions of 1.8 Gy over a period of approximately 5 wk, excluding weekends) with or without additional 5.4 Gy delivery in daily fractions of 1.8 Gy over 3 days, oxaliplatin 50 mg/m2 weekly for 5 weeks, and capecitabine 825 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1 to 38 (during radiation therapy)
During Postoperative XELOX (Arm A)
n=14 participants at risk
Surgery was planned with total mesorectal excision and simultaneous liver metastasectomy with or without addition of radiofrequency ablation within 6 weeks after completion of preoperative treatments. Postoperative chemotherapy (postoperative CapeOx) consisted of oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 on day 1 and capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1 to 14, every 3 weeks for 6 cycles.
During Posoperative XELOX (Arm B)
n=17 participants at risk
Surgery was planned with total mesorectal excision and simultaneous liver metastasectomy with or without addition of radiofrequency ablation within 6 weeks after completion of preoperative treatments. Postoperative chemotherapy (postoperative CapeOx) consisted of oxaliplatin 130 mg/m2 on day 1 and capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 twice daily on days 1 to 14, every 3 weeks for 6 cycles.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Leucopenia
22.2%
4/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
6.7%
1/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
10.0%
2/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
50.0%
7/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
52.9%
9/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Neutropenia
22.2%
4/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
20.0%
3/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
10.0%
2/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
64.3%
9/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
58.8%
10/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
0.00%
0/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
0.00%
0/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
0.00%
0/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
0.00%
0/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
0.00%
0/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Thrombocytopenia
16.7%
3/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
33.3%
5/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
20.0%
4/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
50.0%
7/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
5.9%
1/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
0.00%
0/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
13.3%
2/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
5.0%
1/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
0.00%
0/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
0.00%
0/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
General disorders
Fatigue
27.8%
5/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
33.3%
5/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
45.0%
9/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
14.3%
2/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
29.4%
5/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
33.3%
6/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
20.0%
3/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
35.0%
7/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
28.6%
4/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
52.9%
9/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
0.00%
0/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
46.7%
7/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
40.0%
8/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
0.00%
0/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
17.6%
3/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
Nervous system disorders
Sensory neuropathy
50.0%
9/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
33.3%
5/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
65.0%
13/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
100.0%
14/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
82.4%
14/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
Nervous system disorders
Hand foot syndrome
0.00%
0/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
6.7%
1/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
5.0%
1/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
21.4%
3/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
23.5%
4/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
General disorders
Anal pain
5.6%
1/18 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
26.7%
4/15 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
40.0%
8/20 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
7.1%
1/14 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy
17.6%
3/17 • Arm A = Induction chemotherapy (XELOX, 6 weeks) followed by chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks). Arm B = Chemoradiotherapy (XELOX plus radiotherapy) to surgery (6 weeks), followed by postoperative chemotherapy (XELOX, 18 weeks).
Adverse events were analyzed by treatment exposure. This included Induction Chemotherapy (only Arm A), Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy, and Postoperative Chemotherapy

Additional Information

Dr. Tae Won Kim

Asan Medical Center

Phone: +82-2-3010-3910

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