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Liposomal Irinotecan for Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Nelson Yee
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up every 4 weeks, up to 6 months
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Study Summary

This trial is testing a new combination of drugs to treat pancreatic cancer. The drugs will be given to patients to see if they are effective and tolerable.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with untreated locally advanced pancreatic cancer that's not suitable for surgery. Participants must have good liver, kidney, and blood function, no severe neuropathy or heart issues, and not be pregnant or breastfeeding. They should understand the study and agree to use two forms of contraception if they can have children.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a combination therapy (FOLFOX-nal-IRI) involving liposomal irinotecan with oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and 5-fluorouracil in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. It aims to assess how effective and tolerable this regimen is as a treatment option.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, decreased appetite, neutropenia (low white blood cell count), nerve damage (neuropathy), allergic reactions to medication components, and increased risk of infection.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~every 4 weeks, up to 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and every 4 weeks, up to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse Events
Objective Response Rate (ORR) at 16 Weeks
Objective Response Rate (ORR) at 24 Weeks
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: FOLFOX + IrinotecanExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Oxaliplatin 60 mg/m2 Intravenously (IV) over 2 hours Liposomal Irinotecan (free base) 50 mg/m2 IV over 90 minutes after completion of oxaliplatin Leucovorin 400 mg/m2 IV over 30 minutes after completion of liposomal irinotecan 5-Fluorouracil 2,400 mg/m2 IV over 46 hours via infusion pump at home All drugs administered on day 1 of each 14 day cycle.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Liposomal Irinotecan
2019
Completed Phase 1
~20
FOLFOX regimen
2009
Completed Phase 3
~2440

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nelson YeeLead Sponsor
IpsenIndustry Sponsor
345 Previous Clinical Trials
73,200 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

FOLFOX regimen (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03861702 — Phase 2
Pancreatic Cancer Research Study Groups: FOLFOX + Irinotecan
Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: FOLFOX regimen Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03861702 — Phase 2
FOLFOX regimen (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03861702 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there numerous medical centers trialing this experiment in North America?

"The search for participants is underway at 4 primary sites: Penn State Cancer Institute in Hershey, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis. Additionally, there are other locations involved with this recruitment effort."

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Can you provide an overview of existing research on Liposomal Irinotecan?

"As of now, 263 experiments centered around Liposomal Irinotecan are ongoing with 53 being in their terminal phase. Although numerous trials for this medication happen in Woolloongabba, Queensland, there are 8,629 places globally where clinical studies examining its efficacy take place."

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Does the FDA sanction Liposomal Irinotecan for medicinal use?

"Liposomal Irinotecan has demonstrated some safety in Phase 2 trails, so it was assessed a score of 2. Nevertheless, no efficacy data exists for this medication."

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Are there any current openings to participate in this clinical experiment?

"According to data housed on clinicaltrials.gov, enrollment is ongoing for this research project which was initially released on September 2nd 2020 and recently amended on October 21st 2022."

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How many individuals can participate in this experiment at its peak?

"In order to complete the trial, Ipsen requires 28 eligible participants. The study will be administered from two locations: Penn State Cancer Institute in Hershey, Pennsylvania and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois."

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What therapeutic purpose does Liposomal Irinotecan typically serve?

"Liposomal Irinotecan is typically used to treat pancreatic malignancies, however it may also serve as a solution for metastatic neoplasm of the stomach, rhabdomyosarcomas and more."

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~6 spots leftby Apr 2025