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NCT00003344 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Radiation Therapy Plus Irinotecan in Treating Patients With Colon Cancer

A Phase 1 study of Colorectal Cancer, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
49
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00003344 is a Phase 1 study of Colorectal Cancer that has completed, run by Medical University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 49 participants, below the 1,511-participant average among 369 other Colorectal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00003344, a Phase 1 study of Colorectal Cancer, has completed, sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
49 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining radiation therapy with chemotherapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of radiation therapy plus irinotecan in treating patients with colon cancer that is recurrent or that cannot be removed surgically.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • RADIATION radiation therapy
  • DRUG irinotecan hydrochloride

Study Locations (1)

South Carolina

  • Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 49 participants
Start Date 1998-08
Est. Completion 2000-01
Phase Phase 1

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00003344

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00003344 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 49 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,511-participant average among 369 other Colorectal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Colorectal Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which radiation therapy is the first listed.

NCT00003344 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include South Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00003344 about?

NCT00003344 is a clinical study titled "Radiation Therapy Plus Irinotecan in Treating Patients With Colon Cancer". RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining radiation therapy with chemotherapy may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the ef...

What is the current status of trial NCT00003344?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 49 participants. The study started on 1998-08. Estimated completion is 2000-01.

What conditions does trial NCT00003344 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00003344?

The interventions under investigation include: radiation therapy (RADIATION), irinotecan hydrochloride (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00003344?

This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 755 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00003344 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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