A Phase II Trial of Dose Escalated Proton Beam Therapy or Photon Therapy for Resectable and Unresectable Esophageal Cancer
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Proton Beam Therapy
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Compare the rate of a clinically significant reduction of DLCO (defined as a decrease of ≥ 10% from baseline) between protons and photons after preoperative or definitive chemoradiation
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate if proton beam therapy as part of chemoradiation results in a decrease in diffusion lung capacity of carbon monoxide (DLCO) compared to photon radiation therapy for esophageal carcinoma. A secondary objective is to determine effects on cardiac function, quality of life, and compare acute and late toxicities.
Detailed Description
Radiation Modality: Proton radiotherapy will be offered to all patients that meet trial eligibility. If patients decline proton radiotherapy or are otherwise unable to receive proton therapy they will be included in x-ray cohort (group 2). Chemotherapy will be delivered at the discretion of the treating Medical Oncologist. Weekly carboplatin and paclitaxel at standard doses is preferred. It is recommended that the weekly chemotherapy regimen be continued throughout the course of radiotherapy. Chemotherapy should begin within 48 hours of beginning radiotherapy.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patient must be at least 18 years at the time of consent.
- •Pathologically confirmed esophageal adenocarcinoma or squamous cell. carcinoma of the thoracic esophagus or esophagogastric junction.
- •Patient's preliminary cancer stage, according to the AJCC 7th edition staging, must be cT1b-T4, N0-N3.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients with cervical esophageal carcinoma.
- •Prior radiotherapy with fields overlapping the current esophageal cancer.
- •Patients with cT1a disease.
- •Patients with evidence of tracheoesophageal fistula must undergo bronchoscopy to exclude fistula.
- •Patients with distant metastatic disease.
Arms & Interventions
Proton
Proton beam therapy of 59.4 Gy in 1.8 Gy fractions (50.4 Gy if unable to meet cardiac/lung- organs at risk (OAR) constraints) plus concurrent standard chemotherapy
Intervention: Proton Beam Therapy
Proton
Proton beam therapy of 59.4 Gy in 1.8 Gy fractions (50.4 Gy if unable to meet cardiac/lung- organs at risk (OAR) constraints) plus concurrent standard chemotherapy
Intervention: Chemotherapy
Photon
Photon Radiation therapy of 59.4 Gy in 1.8Gy fractions ( 50.4 Gy if unable to meet cardiac/lung- organs at risk (OAR) constraints) plus concurrent standard chemotherapy
Intervention: Photon Radiation Therapy
Photon
Photon Radiation therapy of 59.4 Gy in 1.8Gy fractions ( 50.4 Gy if unable to meet cardiac/lung- organs at risk (OAR) constraints) plus concurrent standard chemotherapy
Intervention: Chemotherapy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Compare the rate of a clinically significant reduction of DLCO (defined as a decrease of ≥ 10% from baseline) between protons and photons after preoperative or definitive chemoradiation
Time Frame: Approximately 12 months after radiation therapy
Participants with a clinically significant reduction of DLCO approximately 12 months after radiation therapy
Secondary Outcomes
- Compare quality of life(Approximately 12 months after radiation therapy)
- Compare outcomes for local control(Approximately 12 months after radiation therapy)
- Compare outcomes for progression free survival(Approximately 12 months after radiation therapy)
- Compare overall survival rates(Approximately 12 months after radiation therapy)