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New treatment option for Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Official title Adaptive Radiation in Anal Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05838391
What this study is testing
What is Mitomycin-C?
Mitomycin-C is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for anal squamous cell carcinoma.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This is a 20 patient pilot study to examine the feasibility of dose-adapted radiation therapy for the treatment of locally advanced anal squamous cell cancer. The tumor and a patient's anatomy may change during radiation treatment and daily adaption of the radiation plan (i.e., a new daily plan based on the anatomy of the day) may help to maximize the dose to the tumor and minimize the radiation dose to the normal surrounding organs.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Histologically proven, invasive primary squamous, basaloid or cloacogenic carcinoma of the anal canal.
- American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th edition stage T2 \> 4 cm, T3-4 or N1.
- Age ≥18 years.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%).
- Life expectancy of greater than 12 months.
You likely can't join if
- Prior or co-existing invasive malignancy (except non-melanomatous skin cancer) unless disease free ≥ 2 years.
- Prior chemotherapy or radiation for anal cancer.
- Patients who have undergone complete surgical resection.
- Presence of recurrent/metastatic disease.
- Prior allergic reaction to 5-Fluorouracil or mitomycin C.
- Artificial organ prosthetics, pacemakers or other implantable devices.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Histologically proven, invasive primary squamous, basaloid or cloacogenic carcinoma of the anal canal.
- American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th edition stage T2 \> 4 cm, T3-4 or N1.
- Age ≥18 years.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%).
- Life expectancy of greater than 12 months.
- Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below:
- leukocytes greater than or equal to 3,000/microliter
- absolute neutrophil count greater than or equal to 1,500/microliter
- platelets greater than or equal to 100,000/microliter
- total bilirubin within normal institutional limits
- Aspartate transaminase (AST)(SGOT)/Alanine transaminase (ALT)(SGPT) ≤ 2.5 × institutional upper limit of normal
- creatinine within normal institutional limits OR creatinine clearance ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for patients with creatinine levels above institutional normal.
- Females of childbearing potential and males must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry, for the duration of study participation, and for 6...
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
- Prior or co-existing invasive malignancy (except non-melanomatous skin cancer) unless disease free ≥ 2 years.
- Prior chemotherapy or radiation for anal cancer.
- Patients who have undergone complete surgical resection.
- Presence of recurrent/metastatic disease.
- Prior allergic reaction to 5-Fluorouracil or mitomycin C.
- Artificial organ prosthetics, pacemakers or other implantable devices.
- Prior radiotherapy to the pelvis that would result in overlap of radiation therapy fields.
- Uncontrolled inter-current illness including but not limited to known history of HIV with cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) count less than 200 or symptomatic cardiac disease.
- Women who are pregnant or lactating.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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