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Neoadjuvant Tislelizumab With Chemotherapy for the Treatment of MSS Colon Cancer

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Colonic Neoplasms
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06124378
Lead Sponsor
First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University
Brief Summary

This study aims to elucidate the effects of neoadjuvant Tislelizumab combined with chemotherapy in locally advanced Microsatellite Stable (MSS) colon cancer.

Detailed Description

The standard treatment for locally advanced colon cancer is complete mesocolic excision (CME) followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. The MOSAIC and 16968 studies have shown that about 30% of patients experience recurrence and metastasis within 6-7 years after surgery. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may improve the prognosis of colon cancer patients. The significant tumor remission after neoadjuvant therapy probably indicates a better long-term survival for patients. The OPTICAL and Fluoropyrimidine Oxaliplatin and Targeted Receptor Pre-Operative Therapy (FoxTROT) studies have shown that approximately 35% of patients are resistant to oxaliplatin-containing neoadjuvant chemotherapy, with a pathological complete response (pCR) rate of less than 10% and uncertain survival improvement. Moreover, previous study shown that immunotherapy has unsatisfied efficacy for microsatellite stable (MSS) colon cancer. Therefore, it is necessary to explore more effective neoadjuvant treatment strategy for tumor therapy.

Immunogenic cell death will be enhanced by oxaliplatin-induced immunogenicity and combined with anti-programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibodies for neoadjuvant therapy. The study will conduct 2 or 4 cycles of Tislelizumab with Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine, followed by CME surgery. The study's primary endpoint is the proportion of pCR in the pathological specimens of surgically resected tumors.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≥18 years old and ≤75 years old.
  • Pathologically diagnosed MSS ((confirmed by microsatellite stable detection or next-generation target sequencing) or (confirmed by immunohistochemistry)) colon adenocarcinoma.
  • The lower edge of the tumor is more than 12cm from the anus as measured by colonoscopy and the lower edge of the tumor cannot be directly palpated during rectal examination.
  • Enhanced CT stage T4 or T1-4 N+ without multiple primary tumors or distant metastasis.
  • The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group physical status score is 0-1.
  • Life expectancy is expected to be more than 1 year.
  • First diagnosis, no previous anti-tumor treatment received, and no chemotherapy contraindications.
  • Appropriate organ function is defined as follows: Hemoglobin level ≥ 90g/L, Neutrophil count ≥ 1.5×10^9/L, Platelet count ≥ 75×10^9/L, Serum total bilirubin ≤ 1.5× the upper limit of normal (UNL), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤ 2× UNL, Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 3× UNL, Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5× UNL.
  • Informed consent, able to understand the study protocol and willing to participate in the study, and will provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Enhanced CT stage (T1-3N0M0)
  • Multifocal colorectal cancer.
  • CT or MRI in the mid-sagittal plane shows that the lower border of the tumor is below the line connecting the sacrococcygeal promontory and the upper border of the pubic symphysis.
  • Tumor obstruction or high risk of obstruction, bleeding, and/or perforation requiring emergency surgery or stent placement.
  • Cannot tolerate chemotherapy or immunotherapy, such as but not limited to bone marrow suppression.
  • History of malignant tumors, except for basal cell carcinoma, papillary thyroid carcinoma, and various in situ cancers.
  • Acute exacerbation of important organ diseases (such as but not limited to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, and renal insufficiency) and/or severe acute infectious diseases (such as but not limited to hepatitis, pneumonia, and myocarditis), American Society of Anesthesiologists score > 3 points.
  • Mental disorders, illiteracy, or language communication barriers that prevent the understanding of the study protocol.
  • Peripheral sensory neuropathy, unable to receive oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy.
  • Continuous use of glucocorticoids for more than 3 days within 1 month prior to signing the informed consent form, or having comorbidities requiring the use of glucocorticoid therapy.
  • Unable to undergo enhanced CT examination
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Refused to participate in this study.
  • Other situations in which the researcher deems unsuitable for this study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Tislelizumab combined with Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine cohortColectomyPatients with locally advanced colon cancer who met the inclusion criteria received two or four cycles of Tislelizumab combined Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin regimen chemotherapy and were evaluated by enhanced CT. Then, these patients will receive curative surgery for colon cancer. Interventions: Drug: Oxaliplatin,130mg/m2 for chemotherapy on Day 1 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Drug: Capecitabine, Oral Capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 twice daily from Day 1 to Day 14 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Drug: Tislelizumab, 200 mg on Day 1 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Procedure: Colectomy
Tislelizumab combined with Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine cohortTislelizumabPatients with locally advanced colon cancer who met the inclusion criteria received two or four cycles of Tislelizumab combined Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin regimen chemotherapy and were evaluated by enhanced CT. Then, these patients will receive curative surgery for colon cancer. Interventions: Drug: Oxaliplatin,130mg/m2 for chemotherapy on Day 1 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Drug: Capecitabine, Oral Capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 twice daily from Day 1 to Day 14 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Drug: Tislelizumab, 200 mg on Day 1 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Procedure: Colectomy
Tislelizumab combined with Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine cohortCapecitabinePatients with locally advanced colon cancer who met the inclusion criteria received two or four cycles of Tislelizumab combined Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin regimen chemotherapy and were evaluated by enhanced CT. Then, these patients will receive curative surgery for colon cancer. Interventions: Drug: Oxaliplatin,130mg/m2 for chemotherapy on Day 1 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Drug: Capecitabine, Oral Capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 twice daily from Day 1 to Day 14 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Drug: Tislelizumab, 200 mg on Day 1 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Procedure: Colectomy
Tislelizumab combined with Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine cohortOxaliplatinPatients with locally advanced colon cancer who met the inclusion criteria received two or four cycles of Tislelizumab combined Capecitabine and Oxaliplatin regimen chemotherapy and were evaluated by enhanced CT. Then, these patients will receive curative surgery for colon cancer. Interventions: Drug: Oxaliplatin,130mg/m2 for chemotherapy on Day 1 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Drug: Capecitabine, Oral Capecitabine 1000 mg/m2 twice daily from Day 1 to Day 14 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Drug: Tislelizumab, 200 mg on Day 1 every 3 weeks and repeat for 2 or 4 cycles. Procedure: Colectomy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
pCR3-5 days of postoperative pathological examination

the proportion of tumor regression grades 0 (TRG0, disappearance of tumor cells) in the pathological specimens of surgically resected tumors.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
R0 resection3-5 days of postoperative pathological examination

the rate of a microscopically margin-negative resection, in which no gross or microscopic tumor remains in the primary tumor bed.

Disease-free survival (DFS)From date of the patient signs the informed consent form until the date of earliest occurrence of the patient's tumor recurrence or death, whichever came first, assessed up to 36 months.

3-year disease-free survival

Overall survival (OS)From the date of the patient signs the informed consent form until the date of the patient's death, assessed up to 36 months.

3-year overall survival

Adverse events (AEs)up to half a year

the rate of adverse events

Immune-related adverse events (irAEs)up to half a year

the rate of immune-related adverse events

Surgical complicationFrom the day of surgery to 30 days after the operation, including intraoperative and postoperative complications.

the rate of surgical complication during or after operation.

T lymphocyteup to 3 months after surgery.

Cells with cellular immune function. The types and counts of T cells are analyzed using flow cytometry.

Gene mutation signatures of colon cancerup to 3 months before surgery

Next-generation target sequencing is performed to analyze the gene mutation signatures.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University

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Nanning, Guangxi, China

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