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Phase IIB Study of Trimodality Management of Clinical T1bN0M0 Cancers of the Esophagus
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Docetaxel, 5-FU, and 3 other interventions for Esophageal Cancer. Completed, enrolled 4 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if giving chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery for early-stage esophageal cancer can help to control the disease and if so, for how long. The safety of this treatment will also be studied.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
20 mg/m2 given by vein (IV) over 1 hour once a week for up to 5 1/2 weeks.
300 mg/m2 given by vein, continuously for 96 hours a week for about 5 1/2 weeks.
50.4 Gy (1.8G/Fx/day) for about 5 1/2 weeks, Monday through Friday.
Surgery to remove part of esophagus and nearby lymph nodes, approximately 8 to 10 weeks after completing chemoradiation.
10 mg IV 30 minutes prior to weekly Docetaxel.