Clinical trial for Colonic Neoplasms
Official title Study of Perioperative Dostarlimab in Participants With Untreated T4N0 or Stage III dMMR/MSI-H Resectable Colon Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05855200
What this study is testing
What is Dostarlimab?
Dostarlimab is an investigational medicine being studied as a potential treatment for certain types of colon cancer. It is designed to help the body's immune system recognize and attack cancer cells.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out if giving dostarlimab around the time of surgery works better than the standard treatment for specific colon cancers.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people with untreated, operable colon cancer that has a specific genetic feature called dMMR/MSI-H.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive dostarlimab or standard care, along with surgery and other routine tests.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or number of visits required.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Has untreated pathologically confirmed colon adenocarcinoma
- Has resectable colon adenocarcinoma defined as clinically T4N0 or Stage III
- Has radiologically evaluable disease
- Has a tumor demonstrating the presence of either dMMR status or MSI-H
You likely can't join if
- Has distant metastatic disease.
- Has received prior medical therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic, or targeted therapy), radiation therapy or surgery for management of the...
- Has a tumor that, in the investigator's judgment is causing symptomatic bowel obstruction or otherwise requires urgent/emergent surgery at the time...
- Has undergone any major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or experienced significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to randomization
- Has any history of interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis and/or history of radiation induced enteritis.
- Has cirrhosis or current unstable liver or biliary disease per investigator assessment defined by the presence of ascites, encephalopathy...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Has untreated pathologically confirmed colon adenocarcinoma
- Has resectable colon adenocarcinoma defined as clinically T4N0 or Stage III
- Has radiologically evaluable disease
- Has a tumor demonstrating the presence of either dMMR status or MSI-H
- Has distant metastatic disease.
- Has received prior medical therapy (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic, or targeted therapy), radiation therapy or surgery for management of the current diagnosis of colon cancer
- Has a tumor that, in the investigator's judgment is causing symptomatic bowel obstruction or otherwise requires urgent/emergent surgery at the time of screening.
- Has undergone any major surgical procedure, open biopsy, or experienced significant traumatic injury within 28 days prior to randomization
- Has any history of interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis and/or history of radiation induced enteritis.
- Has cirrhosis or current unstable liver or biliary disease per investigator assessment defined by the presence of ascites, encephalopathy, coagulopathy, hypoalbuminemia, esophageal/gastric varices, or persistent jaundice
- Has a history of allogenic stem cell transplantation or organ transplantation
- Is receiving any other anticancer or experimental therapy. No other experimental therapies (including but not limited to chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal treatment, antibody therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy...
- Is pregnant, breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive children within the projected duration of the study
- Has a history of severe allergic and/or anaphylactic reactions to chimeric, human or humanized antibodies, fusion proteins, or known allergies to dostarlimab, or its excipients, or any components of FOLFOX or CAPEOX
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Naperville, Illinois, United States
- Westwood, Kansas, United States
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Grand Island, Nebraska, United States
- Omaha, Nebraska, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Akron, Ohio, United States
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
+ 162 more site(s).
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Tucson, Arizona, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Naperville, Illinois, United States; Westwood, Kansas, United States and 176 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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