Clinical trial No longer in our active list Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Combining intraperitoneal irinotecan with FOLFOX and bevacizumab for colorectal cancer

Official title: Intraperitoneal Irinotecan With Concomitant FOLFOX and Bevacizumab for Patients With Unresectable Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases

Run by Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven · NCT06003998 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing whether adding a special chemotherapy directly into the abdomen can help people with advanced colorectal cancer live longer and feel better while receiving other treatments.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment85 (estimated)
SponsorCatharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, bevacizumab
Locations2 sites (Eindhoven and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06003998 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with histologically confirmed colorectal cancer and unresectable peritoneal metastases.

Probably not a fit

Patients with extensive systemic metastases or those who have undergone prior cytoreductive surgery may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the feasibility and safety of adding intraperitoneal irinotecan to palliative systemic therapy for patients with unresectable colorectal peritoneal metastases. It aims to evaluate overall survival and progression-free survival, as well as assess the toxicity profile and patient-reported outcomes. Participants will receive a combination of intraperitoneal irinotecan, modified FOLFOX4, and bevacizumab in a single-arm, open-label design. The study will also analyze pharmacokinetics and tumor response during treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve overall and progression-free survival for patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar approaches, but this specific combination is being explored in a novel context.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Histologically confirmed colorectal cancer;
* Radiologically and clinically or pathologically confirmed unresectable colorectal peritoneal metastases (e.g. PCI \>20, extensive small bowel involvement, unresectable disease due to anatomical location);
* WHO performance score of 0-1 with a life expectancy of \>3 months;
* Aged 18 years or older;
* Written informed consent;

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of extensive systemic metastases that are deemed to be the dominant factor determining prognosis in terms of life expectancy and performance status \[e.g. no imminent threat of impaired organ functioning due to the presence of systemic metastases\]);
* Prior cytoreductive surgery;
* Prior palliative systemic therapy for colorectal cancer;
* Prior neo-adjuvant/adjuvant systemic therapy for colorectal cancer within the last 6 months;
* Homozygous UGT1A1\*28 genotype;
* Homozygous dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency
* Microsatellite instable (MSI) primary tumor
* Any contra-indication for the planned chemotherapy (e.g. active infection, serious concomitant disease, severe allergy), as determined by the medical oncologist;
* Inadequate organ functions, defined as an haemoglobin of \<5 mmol/L, an absolute neutrophil count of \<1.5 x 109/L, platelet count of \<100 x 109/L, serum creatinine of \>1.5 x ULN, creatinine clearance of \<30 ml/min, Bilirubin \> 2x ULN and liver transaminases of \>5 x ULN.

Where it's running

  • Catharina Hospital
    Eindhoven, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Erasmus Medical Centre
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.