MedPath

Oral Bevacizumab-800CW and Cetuximab-800CW Administration to Detect Early Esophageal Adenocarcinomas

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Barrett's Esophagus Without Dysplasia
Barrett Oesophagitis With Dysplasia
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Interventions
Device: Fluorescence endoscopy and multi-diameter single fiber reflectance/single fiber fluorescence (MDSFR/SFF) spectroscopy
Registration Number
NCT05745857
Lead Sponsor
University Medical Center Groningen
Brief Summary

Previous studies have confirmed the great potential of quantitative fluorescence molecular endoscopy (qFME) when looking at additional lesion detection initially missed by high-definition white light endoscopy (HD-WLE) for surveillance of Barrett's esophagus.

Detailed Description

However, the investigators hypothesized, that additional lesions can potentially be identified by simultaneous use of two targeted tracers because of variable expression of vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR )within oesophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Until now, solely intravenous and topical administration of the tracers has been investigated. However, optimization of tracer administration and shortened incubation is necessary for clinical translation and implementation of this new technique from Barrett's esophagus (BE) expert centers to regional non-expert centers. BE surveillance procedures normally takes up to 15 minutes at regional hospitals, of which most of the procedural time is needed to take biopsies according to the Seattle protocol. Introducing qFME into these hospitals would elongate the procedure time with at least 10 - 15 minutes. This would increase healthcare costs and put increased pressure on BE healthcare. Ideally, the gastroenterologist can immediately start with the qFME procedure without any incubation time while maintaining the best target-to-background ratios (TBR) possible. Oral administration by drinking the tracer prior to the procedure would eliminate incubation time and its consequences. Quantified qFME with oral tracer administration and targeted biopsies could potentially replace the time-consuming, high miss rate Seattle protocol, improve lesion detection and decrease global healthcare costs associated with BE.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
25
Inclusion Criteria
  • BE patients without dysplasia and with suspected/diagnosed low-grade dysplasia (LGD), high-grade dysplasia (HGD) or superficial EAC and planned diagnostic and/or therapeutic endoscopy
  • Written informed consent is obtained
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients under the age of eighteen.
  • Submucosal and invasive EAC, also defined as EAC with tumor, node and metastasis (TNM)-classification other than T1.
  • Previous radiation therapy for esophageal cancer
  • Known immunoglobulin allergy
  • Previous chemotherapy, immunotherapy or related surgery
  • Prior bevacizumab or cetuximab treatment
  • Medical or psychiatric conditions that compromise the patient's ability to give informed consent
  • Pregnancy or breast feeding.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
FACTORIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Oral cetuximab-800CW and combined oral cetuximab-800CW and bevacizumab-800CWAvastinDose finding of oral cetuximab-800CW in first five patients and combined oral bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW if the investigators see good results with cetuximab-800CW. If not, they will add a control group of non-dysplastic BE patients and administer oral bevacizumab-800CW. (n = 15)
Combined topical tracer administration bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CWAvastinThis arm will only be part of the study when oral administration is not feasible or safe. Compare single topical tracer administration of bevacizumab-800CW with combined topical tracer administration of bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW. Extend combined group when lesion detection is increased or add control group with non-dysplastic BE patients if not. (n = 20)
Combined topical tracer administration bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CWErbituxThis arm will only be part of the study when oral administration is not feasible or safe. Compare single topical tracer administration of bevacizumab-800CW with combined topical tracer administration of bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW. Extend combined group when lesion detection is increased or add control group with non-dysplastic BE patients if not. (n = 20)
Oral bevacizumab-800CWAvastinDose finding of oral bevacizumab-800CW and extend optimal dose group (n = 5 - 10)
Oral bevacizumab-800CWFluorescence endoscopy and multi-diameter single fiber reflectance/single fiber fluorescence (MDSFR/SFF) spectroscopyDose finding of oral bevacizumab-800CW and extend optimal dose group (n = 5 - 10)
Oral cetuximab-800CW and combined oral cetuximab-800CW and bevacizumab-800CWErbituxDose finding of oral cetuximab-800CW in first five patients and combined oral bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW if the investigators see good results with cetuximab-800CW. If not, they will add a control group of non-dysplastic BE patients and administer oral bevacizumab-800CW. (n = 15)
Oral cetuximab-800CW and combined oral cetuximab-800CW and bevacizumab-800CWFluorescence endoscopy and multi-diameter single fiber reflectance/single fiber fluorescence (MDSFR/SFF) spectroscopyDose finding of oral cetuximab-800CW in first five patients and combined oral bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW if the investigators see good results with cetuximab-800CW. If not, they will add a control group of non-dysplastic BE patients and administer oral bevacizumab-800CW. (n = 15)
Combined topical tracer administration bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CWFluorescence endoscopy and multi-diameter single fiber reflectance/single fiber fluorescence (MDSFR/SFF) spectroscopyThis arm will only be part of the study when oral administration is not feasible or safe. Compare single topical tracer administration of bevacizumab-800CW with combined topical tracer administration of bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW. Extend combined group when lesion detection is increased or add control group with non-dysplastic BE patients if not. (n = 20)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility of shortening qFME procedural time by oral administration of bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW for the detection of BE neoplasia.12 months

Evaluating the performance of qFME with oral administration of bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW for detection of neoplasia in BE patients compared to HD-WLE. This comparison will be based on target-to-background rations calculated from the in vivo fluorescence images and quantified by MDSFR/SFF spectroscopy measurements

Evaluate if the combination of tracers improves lesion detection by the number of invisible lesions detected12 months

Increased lesion detection in % compared to previously gathered amount of invisible lesions with topical tracer administration

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To (semi)quantify and evaluate the in vivo fluorescent signal of bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW12 months

Correlate and validate fluorescence signals detected in vivo with ex vivo histopathology grade of dysplasia and VEGFA and EGFR expression

Eventually further specify and objectify the improvement of qFME by standardisation12 months

Determining optimal pre-set features for gain and exposure times for our fluorescence camera system

Collect safety data on oral administration of (combined) bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW.Five minutes before and ten minutes after tracer administration

Blood pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

Heart rateFive minutes before and ten minutes after tracer administration

Beats per minute

TemperatureFive minutes before and ten minutes after tracer administration

Degrees Celsius

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Medical Center Groningen

🇳🇱

Groningen, Netherlands

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath