RecruitingPhase 1

Study of ctDNA Guided Change in Tx for Refractory Minimal Residual Disease in Colon Adenocarcinomas

Proof of Concept Study of ctDNA Guided Change in Treatment for Refractory Minimal Residual Disease in Colon Adenocarcinomas

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests how well trifluridine and tipiracil (TAS-102) plus irinotecan work after surgery and chemotherapy for colon cancer. It is for adults whose blood still shows cancer DNA, which may be a sign that some cancer remains.

This is a phase 1b, prospective, single arm, non-randomized, open-label clinical trial determining the efficacy of adjuvant trifluridine and tipiracil (TAS-102) in combination with irinotecan in patients with ctDNA positive colon adenocarcinoma.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 18 or older with colon cancer confirmed by a tissue or cell test. Some cancers in the upper rectum also qualify if removed by surgery and no radiation is needed.
  • Had stage II, III, or IV cancer removed by surgery meant to cure it, and qualify for at least 3 months of two-drug chemotherapy after surgery.
  • Have cancer DNA in the blood on the Signatera test after at least 3 months of chemotherapy given before or after surgery.
  • Can care for yourself and are up and about for at least half the day, even if you cannot work.
  • Expected to live more than 3 months and have blood counts, liver function, and kidney function that meet study limits.
  • Men and women who could become pregnant must agree to use birth control or avoid sex before and during the study and for 90 days after treatment.
  • Can swallow tablets.
  • Can understand the study and agree to sign a consent form.

Who can't join

  • Major surgery within 4 weeks, or chemotherapy or radiation within 2 weeks, before the first study treatment.
  • Side effects from earlier cancer treatment that have not become mild or returned to their usual level, except hair loss.
  • Taking another experimental drug, or previously took TAS-102 at any time or irinotecan within 90 days of joining.
  • Known cancer spread to other parts of the body.
  • Past allergic reactions to drugs similar to TAS-102, irinotecan, or other study drugs.
  • Uncontrolled illness, such as an active infection or serious heart problems, or mental health or social problems that prevent following study rules and follow-up visits.
  • Another cancer within the past 3 years, except non-melanoma skin cancer, early-stage prostate cancer, or cervical cancer limited to its surface layer and treated to cure it.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon (high rectal cancer is eligible if resected and no radiation needed). Other histologies which are treated per NCCN guidelines for adjuvant colon cancer are eligible. 2. Must have Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV colorectal cancer after curative intent resection eligible for adjuvant doublet chemotherapy for at least 3 months. 3. Must have ctDNA positive assay (tested by Signatera MRD assay) after at least 3 months of perioperative chemotherapy 4. Age ≥ 18 years 5. Performance status: ECOG performance status ≤2 6. Life expectancy of greater than 3 months 7. Adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: 1. leukocytesL ≥ 3,000/mcL 2. absolute neutrophil count: ≥ 1,500/mcL 3. platelets: ≥ 80,000/mcl 4. total bilirubin: within normal institutional limits 5. AST(SGOT)/ALT(SPGT): ≤ 3 X institutional upper limit of normal or ≤ 5 X if liver metastases are present 6. creatinine: \<1.5 X ULN 8. The effects of TAS-102 on the developing human fetus at the recommended therapeutic dose are unknown. For this reason and because topoisomerase inhibitors are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men 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 90 days following completion of therapy. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. a. A female of child-bearing potential is any woman (regardless of sexual orientation, having undergone a tubal ligation, or remaining celibate by choice) who meets the following criteria: * Has not undergone a hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; or * Has not been naturally postmenopausal for at least 12 consecutive months (i.e., has had menses at any time in the preceding 12 consecutive months). 9. Ability to swallow tablets 10. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who have had major surgery within 4 weeks, or chemotherapy or radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to Cycle 1 Day 1 2. All toxicities attributed to prior anti-cancer therapy other than alopecia must have resolved to grade 1 or baseline 3. Patients may not be receiving any other investigational agents. 4. Patients with known metastases. 5. History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to TAS-102, irinotecan or other agents used in study. 6. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements. 7. Prior treatment with TAS-102 at any time or irinotecan within 90 days from enrollment. 8. History of another primary cancer within the last 3 years with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer, early-stage prostate cancer, or curatively treated cervical carcinoma in-situ. 9. Inability to comply with study and follow-up procedures as judged by the Investigator 10. Patients who are pregnant or nursing due to the potential for congenital abnormalities and the potential of this regimen to harm nursing infants. -

Study sites (1)

CA