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NCT04248582 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Cryotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer

A Phase 1 study of Esophageal Cancer, sponsored by Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

Active
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
14
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04248582 is a Phase 1 study of Esophageal Cancer that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 14 participants, below the 499-participant average among 123 other Esophageal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04248582, a Phase 1 study of Esophageal Cancer, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
14 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Background: In published studies, complete response (CR) to chemoradiation occurs in only 25-30% of patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer. Liquid nitrogen spray cryotherapy (LNSC) is postulated to stimulate an anti-tumor immune response. In a preliminary study, the investigators documented CR rate of 56% with a single session of LNSC administered prior to chemoradiation. Before proceeding with larger trials to corroborate these findings, the maximally tolerated dose (MTD) of neoadjuvant LNSC must be determined. The aims of this study are: (1) To determine safety and MTD of LNSC during neoadjuvant chemoradiation in locally advanced esophageal cancer. (2) To assess whether LNSC results in immunogenic cell death. (3) To assess changes in tumor micro-environment with LNSC. Methods: Eligible adult patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer will receive LNSC at the following dose frequencies: Patient 1, 2, and 3: 2 sessions of LNSC prior to chemoradiation (chemoXRT); Patients 4, 5, and 6: 2 sessions LNSC prior to chemoXRT, then 1 session during week 4 of chemoXRT; Patients 7, 8, and 9: 2 sessions LNSC prior to chemoXRT, then 1 session during week 2 and 1 session during week 4 of chemoXRT. If no dose limiting toxicity (DLT) occurs, the investigators will enroll an additional 3 patients to confirm MTD. The investigators will contact patients at 48-hours and 1-week post-procedure to evaluate for adverse events (AEs) and DLTs, and assess for improvements in dysphagia and quality of life (QOL) using the Mellow-Pinkas and EORTC QLQ-OES18 instruments respectively. The investigators will obtain peripheral blood for ELISA and biopsies from the tumor to assess tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and T cell subtypes before the 1st session of LNSC, before the 2nd session of LNSC, and after chemoradiation is completed. Expected results: (1) Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) does not occur when patients received 2 session of LNSC prior to chemoXRT, and 2 sessions during

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE Cryotherapy

Study Locations (1)

Virginia

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center - Richmond

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 14 participants
Start Date 2020-02-11
Est. Completion 2025-07-01
Phase Phase 1

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04248582

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04248582 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 14 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 499-participant average among 123 other Esophageal Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center, which has 27 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Esophageal Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Cryotherapy is the first listed.

NCT04248582 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04248582 about?

NCT04248582 is a clinical study titled "Cryotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer". Background: In published studies, complete response (CR) to chemoradiation occurs in only 25-30% of patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer. Liquid nitrogen spray cryotherapy (LNSC) is postulated to stimulate an anti-tumor immune response. In a preliminary study, the investigators documente...

What is the current status of trial NCT04248582?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 14 participants. The study started on 2020-02-11. Estimated completion is 2025-07-01.

What conditions does trial NCT04248582 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Esophageal Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04248582?

The interventions under investigation include: Cryotherapy (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04248582?

This trial is sponsored by Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center, which has 27 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04248582 being conducted?

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

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