Trial Outcomes & Findings for Chemoradiation or Brachytherapy for Rectal Cancer (NCT NCT02017704)

NCT ID: NCT02017704

Last Updated: 2023-10-17

Results Overview

Pathologic complete response rate is reported as the number of patients who achieve pathologic complete response after the treatment for each arm. As per the NCCN guidelines, pathologic response is graded by the system recommended by the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual and CAP guidelines: * Complete response - no remaining viable cancer cells * Moderate response - only small clusters/single cancer cells remain * Minimal response - residual cancer remaining, but with predominant fibrosis * Poor response - minimal/no tumor kills, extensive residual cancer

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

9 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to 60 months

Results posted on

2023-10-17

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
IMRT and Capecitabine
Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection capecitabine and IMRT (if randomized to this arm): Capecitabine shall be delivered at 825mg/m2 BID during IMRT radiotherapy IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy): Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. External radiotherapy will be based on contouring guidelines from the RTOG atlas and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0822) with some modifications FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam. Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Endo-HDR
Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection Endo-HDR (if randomized to this arm): Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam.; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Overall Study
STARTED
4
5
Overall Study
COMPLETED
2
5
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
IMRT and Capecitabine
Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection capecitabine and IMRT (if randomized to this arm): Capecitabine shall be delivered at 825mg/m2 BID during IMRT radiotherapy IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy): Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. External radiotherapy will be based on contouring guidelines from the RTOG atlas and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0822) with some modifications FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam. Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Endo-HDR
Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection Endo-HDR (if randomized to this arm): Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam.; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
0

Baseline Characteristics

Chemoradiation or Brachytherapy for Rectal Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
IMRT and Capecitabine
n=4 Participants
Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection capecitabine and IMRT (if randomized to this arm): Capecitabine shall be delivered at 825mg/m2 BID during IMRT radiotherapy IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy): Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. External radiotherapy will be based on contouring guidelines from the RTOG atlas and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0822) with some modifications FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam. Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Endo-HDR
n=5 Participants
Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection Endo-HDR (if randomized to this arm): Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam.; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Total
n=9 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
white/caucasian
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
met baseline enrollment requirements as per protocol
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 60 months

Pathologic complete response rate is reported as the number of patients who achieve pathologic complete response after the treatment for each arm. As per the NCCN guidelines, pathologic response is graded by the system recommended by the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual and CAP guidelines: * Complete response - no remaining viable cancer cells * Moderate response - only small clusters/single cancer cells remain * Minimal response - residual cancer remaining, but with predominant fibrosis * Poor response - minimal/no tumor kills, extensive residual cancer

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMRT and Capecitabine
n=2 Participants
Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection capecitabine and IMRT (if randomized to this arm): Capecitabine shall be delivered at 825mg/m2 BID during IMRT radiotherapy IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy): Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. External radiotherapy will be based on contouring guidelines from the RTOG atlas and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0822) with some modifications FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam. Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Endo-HDR
n=5 Participants
Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection Endo-HDR (if randomized to this arm): Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam.; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Number of Patients With Pathologic Complete Response
0 Participants
2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 60 months

Number of participants with grade 3 or higher adverse events will be listed by relationship. Grading is by CTCAE 4 guidelines. Relationship, as determined by PI, is unrelated/unlikely/possible/probable/definite.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMRT and Capecitabine
n=2 Participants
Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection capecitabine and IMRT (if randomized to this arm): Capecitabine shall be delivered at 825mg/m2 BID during IMRT radiotherapy IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy): Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. External radiotherapy will be based on contouring guidelines from the RTOG atlas and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0822) with some modifications FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam. Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Endo-HDR
n=5 Participants
Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection Endo-HDR (if randomized to this arm): Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam.; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Number of Participants With Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Events
Grade: 3; Relationship: probable
1 Participants
1 Participants
Number of Participants With Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Events
Grade: 3; Relationship: possible
1 Participants
1 Participants
Number of Participants With Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Events
Grade 3; Relationship: Unlikely
1 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, preop, postop, and at follow ups Y1-5

Population: 3 patients randomised to IMRT arm had at least 1 form completed. 5 patients randomised to the ENDO arm had at least 1 form completed.

Patients were given the EORTC QLQ-C30 at baseline, preop, postop, and at follow ups Y1-5. The forms were scored as per the manual available at EORTC. Raw scores are transformed to fall in a range of 0-100. Generally, higher scores on QoL scales represent higher levels of QoL. The scores are reported as the mean of the Global Health Status/QoL scale score when more than 1 patient completed the form for a time point. If only 1 form was available for a time point, then the score for that form is reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IMRT and Capecitabine
n=3 Participants
Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection capecitabine and IMRT (if randomized to this arm): Capecitabine shall be delivered at 825mg/m2 BID during IMRT radiotherapy IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy): Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. External radiotherapy will be based on contouring guidelines from the RTOG atlas and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0822) with some modifications FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam. Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Endo-HDR
n=5 Participants
Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection Endo-HDR (if randomized to this arm): Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam.; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status Score
baseline
83 score on a scale
Interval 83.0 to 83.0
71.2 score on a scale
Interval 41.0 to 83.0
Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status Score
pre-op
33 score on a scale
Interval 33.0 to 33.0
49.6 score on a scale
Interval 8.0 to 83.0
Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status Score
post-op
54 score on a scale
Interval 33.0 to 75.0
72.5 score on a scale
Interval 50.0 to 91.0
Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status Score
year 1
73 score on a scale
Interval 33.0 to 100.0
Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status Score
year 2
50 score on a scale
Interval 50.0 to 50.0
66.3 score on a scale
Interval 33.0 to 83.0
Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status Score
year 3
66.5 score on a scale
Interval 50.0 to 83.0
77.3 score on a scale
Interval 66.0 to 83.0
Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status Score
year 4
83 score on a scale
Interval 83.0 to 83.0
91 score on a scale
Interval 91.0 to 91.0
Change in EORTC QLQ-C30 Global Health Status Score
year 5
91.5 score on a scale
Interval 83.0 to 100.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 60 months

Population: No patients were deceased during the study period.

Assessing the difference time to death rates among study participants.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 60 months

Population: No patients had metastases during study period.

Compare distant metastasis for both Endo-HDR and CRT.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 60 months

Population: No patients had progression during study period.

Compare progression free survival for both Endo-HDR and CRT.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 60 months

Population: No patients had locoregional recurrence during study period.

Compare locoregional control for both Endo-HDR and CRT.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

IMRT and Capecitabine

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Endo-HDR

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
IMRT and Capecitabine
n=4 participants at risk
Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection capecitabine and IMRT (if randomized to this arm): Capecitabine shall be delivered at 825mg/m2 BID during IMRT radiotherapy IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy): Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. External radiotherapy will be based on contouring guidelines from the RTOG atlas and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0822) with some modifications FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Endo-HDR
n=5 participants at risk
Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection: Endo-HDR: Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus; Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
anemia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
proctitis
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
sacral decubitis ulcer
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
General disorders
fatigue
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
General disorders
pain (NOS)
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
rectovaginal fistula
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
IMRT and Capecitabine
n=4 participants at risk
Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection capecitabine and IMRT (if randomized to this arm): Capecitabine shall be delivered at 825mg/m2 BID during IMRT radiotherapy IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy): Patients will receive IMRT along with capecitabine. External radiotherapy will be based on contouring guidelines from the RTOG atlas and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG 0822) with some modifications FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Endo-HDR
n=5 participants at risk
Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy Followed by: * Oxaliplatin: 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5-FU continuous infusion 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus Cycle length: 14 days (2 weeks); Duration of treatment: 12 cycles Then: Surgical Resection: Endo-HDR: Patients will be treated with a daily dose of 6.5 Gy over four consecutive days for a total of 26 Gy FOLFOX6: \* Oxaliplatin - 85 mg/m² in 500ml glucose 5% solution, 2-h infusion * Leucovorin - bolus 400mg/m² following the oxaliplatin/FA infusions * 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) - 2400 mg/m², 46-h infusion following the 5-FU bolus; Surgery: After the patient has been identified as a candidate for the trial, the surgeon will assess the patient and will determine: Exact height and location of tumor with regards to the anal margin as measured by a rigid or flexible proctoscope and/or digital exam; Mobility of tumor as assessed if possible by rectal exam; Type of surgical procedure: Abdominoperineal resection vs. sphincter saving procedures, which will include colo-anal with mucosectomy vs. stapled anastomosis.
Investigations
ANC elevated
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Investigations
alanine amino transferase increased
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
40.0%
2/5 • 60 months
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
anemia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
60.0%
3/5 • 60 months
Investigations
aspartate amino transferase increased
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Investigations
bilirubin increased
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
constipation
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Investigations
creatinine decreased
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Investigations
creatinine increased
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
dermatitis
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
dyspareunia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
dyspepsia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
General disorders
fatigue
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
fecal incontinence
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI hemorrhage
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Renal and urinary disorders
hematuria
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
hemorrhoids
50.0%
2/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hyperglycemia
50.0%
2/4 • 60 months
60.0%
3/5 • 60 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hypokalemia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hyponatremia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Investigations
lymphocytes decreased
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Renal and urinary disorders
nocturia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
General disorders
pain (NOS)
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
proctitis
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
40.0%
2/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
rectal pain
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Renal and urinary disorders
urinary frequency/urgency
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Renal and urinary disorders
urinary retention
50.0%
2/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Investigations
WBC decreased
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Investigations
anorexia
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Cardiac disorders
atrial flutter
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
erectile dysfunction
50.0%
2/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hypoalbuminemia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hypocalcemia
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Nervous system disorders
peripheral sensory neuropathy
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
rectal bleeding
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
rectal stenosis
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
vaginal discharge
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
vaginal dryness
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Reproductive system and breast disorders
vaginal pain
25.0%
1/4 • 60 months
0.00%
0/5 • 60 months
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months
Investigations
weight loss
0.00%
0/4 • 60 months
20.0%
1/5 • 60 months

Additional Information

Amol Narang, MD

SKCCC @ Johns Hopkins Medicine

Phone: 410-955-7390

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
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