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Study of Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Interventions
Radiation: chest radiation
Registration Number
NCT02964455
Lead Sponsor
Sun Yat-sen University
Brief Summary

The phase I study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose and dose limiting toxicity of docetaxel and nedaplatin prescribed twice weekly in combination with concurrent chest radiotherapy in patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histologically confirmed esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
  • Inoperable stage II-III (AJCC/UICC; seventh edition), confirmed by contrast- enhanced computed tomography,endoscopic ultrasonography, barium esophagram, emission computed tomography and/or positron emission tomography/computed tomography.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 1-2
  • Estimated life expectancy of at least 12 weeks
  • Charlson comorbidity index≤4
  • Adequate bone marrow function: white blood cells grade 0 or 1,absolute neutrophils grade 0 or 1, platelets grade 0, haemoglobin grade 0 or 1
  • Adequate renal function: creatinine grade 0 or 1
  • Adequate liver function: serum bilirubin grade 0 or 1, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase <2 times of the upper normal limit
  • Weight loss≤15% during 6 months prior to diagnosis
  • Forced expiratory volume second≥1L
Exclusion Criteria
  • Prior history of malignancy, except for nonmelanoma skin carcinoma or cervical carcinoma in situ
  • Previous anti-tumor therapy, including surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • Contraindication for chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • Malignant pleural or pericardial effusion
  • Women in pregnancy or lactation period
  • Women who has the probability of pregnancy without contraception
  • Weight loss≥15% during 3 months prior to diagnosis
  • In other clinical trials within 30 days
  • Addicted in drugs or alcohol, AIDS patients
  • Uncontrollable seizure or psychotic patients without self-control ability
  • Severe allergy or idiosyncrasy
  • Not suitable for this study judged by researchers

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Docetaxel + Nedaplatin + Radiotherapychest radiationDocetaxel and nedaplatin 5 mg/m², 10 mg/m², or 15 mg/m² given intravenously twice weekly (depending on dose under investigation at time of registration) on days 1,4 (depending on allocation of treatment schedule) for 4-6 weeks during chest radiation.
Docetaxel + Nedaplatin + RadiotherapyNedaplatinDocetaxel and nedaplatin 5 mg/m², 10 mg/m², or 15 mg/m² given intravenously twice weekly (depending on dose under investigation at time of registration) on days 1,4 (depending on allocation of treatment schedule) for 4-6 weeks during chest radiation.
Docetaxel + Nedaplatin + RadiotherapyDocetaxelDocetaxel and nedaplatin 5 mg/m², 10 mg/m², or 15 mg/m² given intravenously twice weekly (depending on dose under investigation at time of registration) on days 1,4 (depending on allocation of treatment schedule) for 4-6 weeks during chest radiation.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurrence of dose limiting toxicityFrom start of week 1 to 2 weeks after end of combination treatment (combination treatment = 6.5 weeks)
Maximum tolerated doseFrom start of week 1 to 2 weeks after end of combination treatment (combination treatment = 6.5 weeks)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurrence and severity of adverse eventsFrom start of week 1 to 6 weeks after end of combination treatment (combination treatment = 6.5 weeks)
Dynamic plasma concentration of docetaxel and nedaplatinFrom start of week 1 to the end of combination treatment (6.5 weeks)
Clinical response rate8 weeks after end of combination treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hui Liu

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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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