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S-1 and Photodynamic Therapy in Cholangiocarcinoma

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Cholangiocarcinoma
Interventions
Procedure: Photodynamic therapy
Procedure: Systemic chemotherapy except S-1
Registration Number
NCT00869635
Lead Sponsor
Asan Medical Center
Brief Summary

In patients with unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, photodynamic therapy with biliary stent has been known for palliation of jaundice and improving survival. But most of therapeutic effects were expected to delay bile duct obstruction rather than to decrease the tumor. Recently orally available chemotherapeutic agent, S-1 was reported as effective in patients with bile duct adenocarcinoma. The investigators' aims of study evaluate the combined effect of photodynamic therapy and S-1.

Detailed Description

In patients with unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, photodynamic therapy with biliary stent has been known for palliation of jaundice and improving survival. But most of therapeutic effects were expected to delay bile duct obstruction rather than to decrease the tumor. Recently orally available chemotherapeutic agent, S-1 was reported as effective in patients with bile duct adenocarcinoma. The investigators' aims of study evaluate the combined effect of photodynamic therapy and S-1.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
43
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologic or cytologic diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma
  • Not eligible for curative surgery
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 2 or better
  • No serious or uncontrolled concomitant medical illness
  • Adequate bone marrow function (absolute neutrophil count ≧1,500 ul, platelet count ≧75,000/ul)
  • Consent this study in letter
Exclusion Criteria
  • Another neoplasia
  • Porphyria
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Photodynamic therapyTreatment by combination of photodynamic therapy and S-1 1. PDT with Photofrin® 2mg/kg i.v. 48hrs before laser activation 2. S-1 chemotherapy before intolerable complication or definite tumor progression Based on the body surface area, \<1.25m2: 80mg/day, 1.25\~1.5m2: 100mg/day, ≧1.5m2: 120mg/day Given orally twice daily for 14days, followed by 7 days without treatment
2Photodynamic therapyTreatment by photodynamic therapy only 1. PDT with Photofrin® 2mg/kg i.v. 48hrs before laser activation 2. Other managements except systemic chemotherapy were added freely.
3Photodynamic therapyTreatment by photodynamic therapy only or combined chemotherapy with photodynamic therapy: Open label
3Systemic chemotherapy except S-1Treatment by photodynamic therapy only or combined chemotherapy with photodynamic therapy: Open label
1S-1 ChemotherapyTreatment by combination of photodynamic therapy and S-1 1. PDT with Photofrin® 2mg/kg i.v. 48hrs before laser activation 2. S-1 chemotherapy before intolerable complication or definite tumor progression Based on the body surface area, \<1.25m2: 80mg/day, 1.25\~1.5m2: 100mg/day, ≧1.5m2: 120mg/day Given orally twice daily for 14days, followed by 7 days without treatment
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Compare overall survival time in patients with unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma treated with photodynamic therapy combined with or without S-112 months after study start
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Compare the frequency of repeat photodynamic therapy6 months after study start
Compare the frequency of biliary tract decompressive interventions6 months after study start
Compare the frequency of hospitalization6 months after study start

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Asan Medical Center

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Asan Medical Center
🇰🇷Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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