Leucovorin

Generic Name
Leucovorin
Brand Names
EnBrace HR, EnLyte, Lederle Leucovorin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H23N7O7
CAS Number
58-05-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Q573I9DVLP
Background

Folinic Acid (also known as 5-formyl tetrahydrofolic acid or leucovorin) is the 5-formyl derivative of tetrahydrofolic acid, a necessary co-factor in the body. Commercially available leucovorin is composed of a 1:1 racemic mixture of the dextrorotary and levorotary isomers, while levoleucovorin contains only the pharmacologically active levo-isomer. In vitro...

Indication

For the treatment of osteosarcoma (after high dose methotrexate therapy). Used to diminish the toxicity and counteract the effects of impaired methotrexate elimination and of inadvertent overdosages of folic acid antagonists, and to treat megaloblastic anemias due to folic acid deficiency. Also used in combination with 5-fluorouracil to prolong survival in t...

Associated Conditions
Advanced Colorectal Cancer, Advanced Esophageal Cancers, Anemia of Pregnancy, Bladder Cancer, Folate and iron deficiency, Folate deficiency, Folic acid antagonist overdose, Iron Deficiency (ID), Macrocytic anemia, Megaloblastic anemia, Pancreatic Metastatic Cancer, Postpartum Anemia, Stage IV Gastric Cancer, Hypochromic anemia, Methotrexate toxicity, Normochromic anemia, Pyrimethamine hematologic toxicity
Associated Therapies
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A Study of Amivantamab Monotherapy and in Addition to Standard-of-Care Chemotherapy in Participants With Advanced or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

First Posted Date
2022-05-18
Last Posted Date
2024-12-10
Lead Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Target Recruit Count
225
Registration Number
NCT05379595
Locations
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O Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States

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University of California, Los Angeles UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States

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A Study of ASP2138 Given by Itself or Given With Other Cancer Treatments in Adults With Stomach Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, or Pancreatic Cancer

First Posted Date
2022-05-09
Last Posted Date
2024-12-20
Lead Sponsor
Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
305
Registration Number
NCT05365581
Locations
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Site KR82003, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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Site KR82005, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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Site KR82001, Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

and more 35 locations

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First Posted Date
2022-04-15
Last Posted Date
2024-07-23
Lead Sponsor
Gilead Sciences
Target Recruit Count
77
Registration Number
NCT05330429
Locations
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Fort Wayne Medical Oncology and Hematology, Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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Virginia Cancer Specialists, PC, Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA), Seattle, Washington, United States

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A Safety and Efficacy Study of Treatment Combinations With and Without Chemotherapy in Adult Participants With Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Malignancies

First Posted Date
2022-04-15
Last Posted Date
2024-12-18
Lead Sponsor
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.
Target Recruit Count
360
Registration Number
NCT05329766
Locations
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Asan Medical Center Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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Mayo Clinic - Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Adjuvant Trial in Patients With Resected PDAC Randomized to Allocation of Oxaliplatin- or Gemcitabine-based Chemotherapy by Standard Clinical Criteria or by a Transcriptomic Treatment Specific Stratification Signature

First Posted Date
2022-04-07
Last Posted Date
2024-12-10
Lead Sponsor
John Neoptolemos
Target Recruit Count
394
Registration Number
NCT05314998
Locations
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Universitätsklinikum Augsburg, III. medizinische Klinik, Augsburg, Germany

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DIK Deggendorf, Onkologische Ambulanz, Deggendorf, Germany

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Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt, Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie,, Frankfurt, Germany

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A Study of Tucatinib With Trastuzumab and mFOLFOX6 Versus Standard of Care Treatment in First-line HER2+ Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

First Posted Date
2022-02-24
Last Posted Date
2024-11-13
Lead Sponsor
Seagen Inc.
Target Recruit Count
400
Registration Number
NCT05253651
Locations
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Palo Verde Cancer Specialists, Glendale, Arizona, United States

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Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Pacific Cancer Medical Center, Anaheim, California, United States

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First Posted Date
2022-02-15
Last Posted Date
2024-12-06
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT05239741
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University ( Site 0051), Chongqing, Chongqing, China

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Beijing Cancer hospital-Digestive Oncology ( Site 0001), Beijing, Beijing, China

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Beijing Peking Union Medical College Hospital-Medical Oncology ( Site 0011), Beijing, Beijing, China

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