Modified FOLFOXIRI with Target Therapy for Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Modified FOLFOXIRI Plus Target Therapy as a First Line Treatment for Advanced Colorectal Cancer a Prospective Phase Two Study

Phase 2 Interventional Al-Azhar University · NCT06575127

This study is testing a new way to give chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer to see if it works well while causing fewer side effects.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorAl-Azhar University Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, Panitumumab, Cetuximab, Bevacizumab
Locations1 site (Cairo, Cairo Governorate)
Trial IDNCT06575127 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This Phase II clinical trial evaluates the efficacy and safety of a modified FOLFOXIRI regimen in treating metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC). The study aims to balance the effectiveness of this chemotherapy with a modified dose to reduce toxicity while maintaining therapeutic benefits. Primary endpoints include assessing the objective response rate and evaluating both acute and delayed toxicity, while secondary endpoints focus on treatment effectiveness as conversion therapy and overall survival. The trial also examines predictive and prognostic factors to enhance treatment outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with histologically confirmed unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer who have measurable disease and an ECOG performance status of 0-1.

Not a fit: Patients with double malignancies, significant peripheral neuropathy, or prior chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer and more effective treatment option for patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown the efficacy of FOLFOXIRI, but this modified approach aims to address its toxicity, making it a novel exploration in this area.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Histologically confirmed unrespectable or metastatic colorectal cancer with or without primary tumor in situ.

* Patients were required to have measurable disease according to RECIST v1.1 (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors) (Eisenhauer EA,2009)
* ECOG PS 0-1 better to exclude PS II as this protocol is known to be toxic
* Adequate baseline hematology and clinical chemistry labs
* Adequate cardiac function

Exclusion Criteria:

* Double Malignancy
* DPYD mutant patients
* Peripheral neuropathy grade 3 or higher patient due to other comorbidities
* Inflammatory bowel syndrome or any other chronic GIT disease
* Prior exposure to chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer in the metastatic setting
* Patients who have contraindications for one or more of the study protocol drugs

Where this trial is running

Cairo, Cairo Governorate

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Neoplasm MalignantColon Cancer Stage 4Colon CancerMCRCFOLFOXIRI
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.