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FDG-PET Directed Treatment in Improving Response in Patients With Locally Advanced Stomach or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction
Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Gastric Cancer
Interventions
Procedure: surgery
Procedure: FDG-PET
Radiation: 3D-CRT
Radiation: IMRT
Registration Number
NCT02485834
Lead Sponsor
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Brief Summary

This randomized phase II trial studies how well fludeoxyglucose F-18 (FDG)/positron emission tomography (PET) directed treatment improves response in patients with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not spread past the stomach and is not responding to the usual treatment. PET scans are a different way to take pictures of cancer and can be used to look at how much energy (such as glucose) is being used by the cancer. Using PET scans early to monitor the success of treatment may allow doctors to measure response and change treatment accordingly.

Detailed Description

Pre-registered patients receive standard pre-operative chemotherapy comprising epirubicin intravenously 50mg/m\^2 (IV) on day 1; oxaliplatin 130 mg/m\^2 IV or cisplatin 60 mg/m\^2 IV on day 1; and capecitabine 625 mg/m\^2 orally (PO) twice daily (BID) or fluorouracil 200 mg/m\^2/day IV continuously on days 1-21; and undergo FDG-PET following course 1 (days 15-19). Patients defined as FDG-PET non-responders are registered and randomized to 1 of 2 treatment arms.

Primary objective

To assess and compare the overall survival (OS) of patients with locally advanced gastric cancer classified as FDG-PET non-responders after one cycle of pre-operative chemotherapy randomly assigned to receive either salvage chemotherapy before and after surgery or immediate surgery followed by fluorouracil sensitized radiotherapy.

Secondary objectives

1. To assess and compare progression-free survival (PFS) between the treatment arms (Arms A and B).

2. To assess and compare R0 resection rate between the treatment arms (Arms A and B).

3. To assess and compare pathologic complete response (pCR) rate between the treatment arms (Arms A and B).

4. To assess the adverse events (AE) profile and safety of each treatment arm (Arms A and B), including post-operative mortality rate, 30-day post-operative targeted adverse events (i.e., dehiscence, significant infection, and re-operation rate).

5. To examine the changes of FDG-PET SUV induced by pre-operative chemotherapy at different time points (from baseline to completion of one cycle of treatment before randomization, and 2 cycles of salvage treatment) in patients randomized to salvage treatment arm (Arm B).

6. To collect measurement of fatigue and overall perception of QOL at registration of the study (Alliance registration QOL assessment study).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm B - surgery, chemotherapy and FDG-PETdocetaxelBeginning within 28 days of day 1 of pre-registration chemotherapy, patients receive docetaxel IV and irinotecan IV on days 1 and 8. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 2 courses. Beginning within 42 days of completion of docetaxel and irinotecan, patients undergo surgery. Patients also undergo FDG-PET within 14 days of planned surgery. Beginning within 60 days after surgery, patients receive 3 additional courses of docetaxel and irinotecan hydrochloride courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm A - surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapysurgeryPatients undergo surgery within 42 days of completion of pre-registration chemotherapy. Beginning within 49 days of surgery, patients receive 5-FU IV continuously and capecitabine PO BID on days 1-7, and undergo 3D-CRT or IMRT QD on days 1-5. Treatment continues for 5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm B - surgery, chemotherapy and FDG-PETsurgeryBeginning within 28 days of day 1 of pre-registration chemotherapy, patients receive docetaxel IV and irinotecan IV on days 1 and 8. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 2 courses. Beginning within 42 days of completion of docetaxel and irinotecan, patients undergo surgery. Patients also undergo FDG-PET within 14 days of planned surgery. Beginning within 60 days after surgery, patients receive 3 additional courses of docetaxel and irinotecan hydrochloride courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm A - surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy3D-CRTPatients undergo surgery within 42 days of completion of pre-registration chemotherapy. Beginning within 49 days of surgery, patients receive 5-FU IV continuously and capecitabine PO BID on days 1-7, and undergo 3D-CRT or IMRT QD on days 1-5. Treatment continues for 5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm A - surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapyIMRTPatients undergo surgery within 42 days of completion of pre-registration chemotherapy. Beginning within 49 days of surgery, patients receive 5-FU IV continuously and capecitabine PO BID on days 1-7, and undergo 3D-CRT or IMRT QD on days 1-5. Treatment continues for 5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm B - surgery, chemotherapy and FDG-PETFDG-PETBeginning within 28 days of day 1 of pre-registration chemotherapy, patients receive docetaxel IV and irinotecan IV on days 1 and 8. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 2 courses. Beginning within 42 days of completion of docetaxel and irinotecan, patients undergo surgery. Patients also undergo FDG-PET within 14 days of planned surgery. Beginning within 60 days after surgery, patients receive 3 additional courses of docetaxel and irinotecan hydrochloride courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm A - surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy5-FUPatients undergo surgery within 42 days of completion of pre-registration chemotherapy. Beginning within 49 days of surgery, patients receive 5-FU IV continuously and capecitabine PO BID on days 1-7, and undergo 3D-CRT or IMRT QD on days 1-5. Treatment continues for 5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm A - surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapycapecitabinePatients undergo surgery within 42 days of completion of pre-registration chemotherapy. Beginning within 49 days of surgery, patients receive 5-FU IV continuously and capecitabine PO BID on days 1-7, and undergo 3D-CRT or IMRT QD on days 1-5. Treatment continues for 5 weeks in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Arm B - surgery, chemotherapy and FDG-PETIrinotecanBeginning within 28 days of day 1 of pre-registration chemotherapy, patients receive docetaxel IV and irinotecan IV on days 1 and 8. Treatment repeats every 3 weeks for 2 courses. Beginning within 42 days of completion of docetaxel and irinotecan, patients undergo surgery. Patients also undergo FDG-PET within 14 days of planned surgery. Beginning within 60 days after surgery, patients receive 3 additional courses of docetaxel and irinotecan hydrochloride courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Overall SurvivalUp to 3 years

Overall survival is defined as the time from date of randomization to death due to any cause.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progression-free SurvivalUp to 3 years

Progression free survival (PFS) is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of disease progression or death resulting from any cause, whichever comes first. Progression is defined according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1), as a 20% increase in the sum of the longest diameter of target lesions, or a measurable increase in a non-target lesion, or the appearance of new lesions. The median and 95% confidence intervals are estimated using the Kaplan-Meier estimator.

Number of Patients Achieved R0 Resection During SurgeryAt time of surgery

The number of patients achieved R0 resection during surgery

Number of Patients Had Pathologic Complete ResponseUp to 3 years

The number of patients had pathologic complete response (pCR). (pCR is defined as no gross or microscopic tumor identified with the surgical specimen. All lymph nodes should be free of tumor to document a PCR. If no gross tumor is visible, section around the area of inflammation (nodularity) should be made every 2-3 cm and specimens examined.)

Number of Participants Who Reported Grade 3 or Higher Adverse EventsUp to 30 days after completion of protocol treatment

The number of patients who reported grade 3 or higher Adverse Events according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.0.

Trial Locations

Locations (71)

Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center

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Los Angeles, California, United States

USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Saint Helena Hospital

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Saint Helena, California, United States

Helen F Graham Cancer Center

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Newark, Delaware, United States

Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants PA

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Newark, Delaware, United States

Regional Hematology and Oncology PA

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Newark, Delaware, United States

Christiana Care Health System-Christiana Hospital

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Newark, Delaware, United States

Emory University Hospital Midtown

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Emory University/Winship Cancer Institute

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Hawaii Oncology Inc-Pali Momi

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'Aiea, Hawaii, United States

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Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States

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