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Anti-cancer agent

Chemotherapy +/− SU5416 for Colorectal Cancer

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
No known brain or leptomeningeal metastases
Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the effectiveness of combination chemotherapy with or without SU5416 in treating patients who have metastatic colorectal cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent metastatic colorectal cancer. They should be in good physical condition (ECOG 0-1), have proper liver and kidney function, no severe heart issues, no active inflammatory bowel disease or significant bowel obstruction, not HIV positive, and without a history of other cancers within the last 5 years. Women must not be pregnant/nursing and willing to use contraception.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if adding SU5416 to standard combination chemotherapy improves treatment outcomes for metastatic colorectal cancer compared to chemotherapy alone. Patients are randomly assigned to either receive SU5416 with their chemo or just chemo.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Chemotherapy can cause side effects like nausea, fatigue, hair loss, increased risk of infection due to low blood cell counts. SU5416 may add risks such as bleeding problems since it affects blood flow to tumors.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I do not have cancer spread to my brain or its coverings.
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My cancer is a type of colon or rectal cancer confirmed by a lab test.
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My condition is either newly diagnosed or has come back.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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My metastatic disease has not been treated and can be measured.
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
359 Previous Clinical Trials
26,075 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,654 Previous Clinical Trials
40,933,153 Total Patients Enrolled
Lee S. Rosen, MDStudy ChairJonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
5 Previous Clinical Trials

Media Library

Combination Chemotherapy (Anti-cancer agent) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT00021281 — Phase 3
Colorectal Cancer Research Study Groups:
Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Combination Chemotherapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT00021281 — Phase 3
Combination Chemotherapy (Anti-cancer agent) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT00021281 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any significant risks associated with this treatment plan?

"As this is a Phase 3 trial, there are multiple rounds of data that support the safety of this intervention. Our team therefore rates it as safe."

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Are we currently enrolling patients for this research project?

"The clinical trial mentioned is not currently looking for new participants, as stated on clinicaltrials.gov. The study was first posted on December 1st, 2000 and edited most recently on December 18th, 2013. There are however, 1108 other trials which are still recruiting patients."

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~14 spots leftby Apr 2025