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Flouro-Gem in Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas (GEFLUPAN)

In this study, the investigators designed a treatment regimen including the most active agents in pancreatic cancer which are gemcitabine and fluorouracil to be tested as a first line treatment. This regimen is expected to be less toxic than FOLFIRINOX and aiming at better outcomes.

Start: February 2021

Monitoring Response to NAC and Prediction of pCR in Breast Cancer Patients Using Optical Imaging

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is the first line treatment for locally advanced breast cancer (BC). Besides making breast conserving surgery feasible, its main aim is to achieve a pathological complete response (pCR). Previous studies demonstrated that a pCR correlated with a higher disease-free survival. Tumor response may vary among different BC subtypes and only 30% of BC respond completely to NAC. Treating chemo-resistant disease with NAC may cause patient harm due to drug toxicity and surgery delay. It is therefore very important to promptly identify those women who will not benefit from NAC. Mammography and ultrasound proved ineffective in monitoring changes in lesion size due to therapy-induced fibrosis. MRI is the most accurate imaging technique for assessing early clinical response by measuring tumor size, however its accuracy is lower post NAC. This necessitates the need for a new technique able to non invasively assess the effectiveness of NAC. Optical techniques are sensitive to the biological changes that occur within the tumor after NAC administration. These changes occur prior to tumor size reduction. Optically estimated total hemoglobin concentration correlates with the histological analysis of vasculature as well as with tumor-associated angiogenesis which can affect tumor changes during NAC. Other promising biomarkers related to tissue composition (water, lipid, collagen content) and structure (scattering) may also be evaluated by optical techniques. The aim of the study is to monitor the effectiveness of NAC in BC patients with a near infrared spectroscopic imaging platform which allows to non-invasively detect changes in vascularization and size of BC and to characterize the presence of temporal changes in regional concentrations of relevant biomarkers (oxy- and deoxyhemoglobin, water, lipid and collagen concentration, scattering) within tissue during NAC. This optical imaging technique will provide a non-invasive, safe and relatively inexpensive tool to monitor patients' response to NAC and to predict their outcome.

Start: January 2020

Prevention and Treatment of Complications of Endovascular Methods in Patients With Malignant Liver Tumors

In the structure of malignant liver lesions, two main groups are distinguished - primary liver cancer and metastatic liver damage. The five-year survival rate of patients with malignant liver tumors does not exceed 6%. The main and radical method of treatment today is liver resection. However, surgical treatment is possible only in 10-25% of patients. At the same time, recurrence of malignant tumors is observed in 60-80% of cases within five years after surgery, and the number of candidates for repeated liver resection does not exceed 10%. The high toxicity of systemic chemotherapy limits its use in this group of patients. In this connection, minimally invasive and at the same time effective methods of local treatment of malignant liver tumors have been introduced into clinical practice. These methods include: hepatic artery chemoinfusion, chemoembolization and oil chemoembolization. Currently, a large world experience has already been accumulated in the application of the above methods of treatment. However, any, even minimally invasive, surgical manipulation can be associated with the development of complications of varying severity. If complications arise, there is a risk of interruption of palliative care, which entails a significant reduction in life expectancy. According to domestic and foreign literature, the occurrence of complications after intra-arterial chemoembolization occurs in 0.4-10% of patients, and after intra-arterial chemoinfusion - in 5-30% of patients. In the overwhelming majority of scientific works, the description of the complications that have arisen is reduced to listing the latter. Currently, in the Russian and foreign scientific literature there is no systematization of complications, there is no single clinical classification, algorithms for the prevention and treatment of complications arising after local intravascular methods of treatment of patients with malignant liver tumors. The study and systematization of complications arising after intra-arterial chemoembolization and chemoinfusion of the hepatic artery in patients with malignant liver tumors will make it possible to create prevention and treatment algorithms. Thus, it will help prevent interruption of palliative care and increase the life expectancy of this cohort of patients.

Start: January 2021

Diminish Chemotherapy Related Side Effects Through Patient Education

Currently, there is a lack of patient education materials regarding cytotoxic chemotherapy side effects, research supported treatments, and the utilization of CAM by cancer patients at Penn State Cancer Institute. The investigators aim to develop an educational brochure, which educates patients about the chemotherapy side effects they may experience, and provide them with the tools to address the problem themselves, know when to contact their medical oncologist, and understand when it is appropriate to go to the Emergency Department. By educating patients regarding these problems, patient anxiety may decrease, the number of calls into the oncologist office may decrease, and Emergency Department visits may decrease, which would decrease costs for the patient, the hospital, and the health system. If this intervention is found to be useful and impactful, it can be further utilized within the Cancer Institute by other disease teams, by other Penn State institutions, or by other institutions across the country.

Start: February 2021

Skin Sensitivity Acupuncture and Kinesiotherapy on Breast Cancer Patients Subject to Chemotherapy With Taxans

Objective: to compare different therapies employing acupuncture needles, silicon pellets and kinesiotherapy in breast cancer patients to taxane chemotherapy cycles. Methods:The present study will be carried out at the Oncomastology outpatient clinic of the UNIFESP (Federal University of São Paulo) Gynecology Department's Discipline of Mastology - Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM) and the Oncology Clinic Associated Center of Oncology, located at Rua Gabriel Monteiro da Silva, 454. randomized clinical trial will be conducted to define the treatment. Patients will be allocated into three groups (Group A: Stiper, Group B: Acupuncture, Group C: Kinesiotherapy and Group D After treatment ) who will receive treatment once a week for eight consecutive weeks. Group - S-observation.124 patients will be randomized in one of the three groups, after having signed the Free and Informed Consent Form and agreed to participate in the project, will respond to the evaluation form and will be submitted to physical examination. Patients will be evaluated in the first and tenth sessions. Keywords: Acupuncture, Breast Neoplasm, Chemotherapy.

Start: December 2017

FOcus on Reducing Dose-limiting Toxicities in Colon Cancer With Resistance Exercise Study

FORCE is a randomized home-based resistance training/strength training (RT) intervention study for Stage II and III colon cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Participants will be 180 newly diagnosed Stage II and III colon cancer patients from Kaiser Permanente of Northern California (KPNC), the Penn State Cancer Institute (PSCI), and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI). The intervention will begin within the first weeks of adjuvant chemotherapy and continue exercise through the completion of post-operative chemotherapy. Specifically, the investigators will examine between group differences for RT versus waitlist control for chemotherapy outcomes including dose delays, dose reductions, early stoppage and Grade 3 and 4 toxicities. The investigators will also study changes in muscle mass (MM) and changes in specific inflammatory markers (e.g. CRP, IL-6 and TNF-RII) as potential markers of change in response to RT. To determine effects of change of MM on chemotherapy-specific drug clearance, the investigators will examine the impact body composition changes on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of 5-FU and oxaliplatin, two of the most commonly used drugs for colon cancer.

Start: February 2018

Oxaliplatin Combined With S-1(SOX) Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Different Cycles in Patients With Gastric Cancer

RESONANCE-II trial is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled phase III study which will enroll 524 patients in total. Patients with eligibility will be registered, pre-enrolled and receive three cycles of SOX. Then, tumor response evaluation will be carried out. Those who achieve stable disease or progressive disease will be excluded. Patients achieving complete response or partial response will be enrolled and assigned into either group A for another three cycles of SOX (six cycles in total) followed by D2 surgery and group B for D2 surgery (three cycles in total). The primary endpoint is the rate of pathological complete response and the secondary endpoints are R0 resection rate, three-year disease-free survival, five-year overall survival and safety.

Start: January 2021

Unnecessary Mastectomy Due to False Size Prediction by Preoperative Imaging Studies in Breast Cancer

The surgical method for breast cancer is determined according to the size and location of the remaining lesions after prior chemotherapy. There are many patients who were able to undergo partial resection when confirming the final results of patients who underwent total resection after prior chemotherapy. Therefore, we would like to investigate whether it is effective to make decisions based on the results of pre-operative tests after prior chemotherapy.

Start: December 2020

Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Plus Surgery Versus Surgery First For Elderly Gastric Cancer Patients

The main purpose of this study is to compare the feasibility and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (modified SOX) for elderly patients with locally advanced gastric cancer.

Start: January 2021

The Efficacy of JS001 Combined With Chemotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies, and colorectal cancer ranks the fifth leading cause of tumor-related mortality in China. FOLFOX is the recommended adjuvant/ neoadjuvant treatment for advanced colon cancer. JS001, as the first Chinese produced anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, has been approved by CFDA. This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of JS001 in combination with FOLFOX as adjuvant/neoadjuvant treatment for patients with locally advanced colon cancer.

Start: December 2020

Physical Capacity in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors

The study aims to investigate if physical capacity obtained in the cardiopulmonary exercise test can predict cardiovascular alterations in Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) Survivors. In addition, to study the effects of exercise training on physical capacity and cardiovascular responses in these patients.

Start: October 2017

Desidustat in the Treatment of Chemotherapy Induced Anemia

This is a Phase 1, Open-label, Single Dose, Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Desidustat for treatment of anemia in patients receiving chemotherapy.

Start: November 2020

COLONIC RESECTION FOR CANCER AS DIABETOGENIC RISK FACTOR

Colon cancer (CC) survivors have an increased risk of developing T2D. A recent study revealed that the surgical procedures per se may be causally involved. Hence, left-sided colon resections increased the risk of developing T2D. In addition, treatment with chemotherapy may play a role in the pathogenesis. Given the steadily improving survival rate after a CC diagnosis, prevention of secondary diseases such as T2D is important to improve quality of life in these patients and to reduce socioeconomic expenses. This study aims to elucidate the effect of resection of tumors located in the left part of the colon on pathophysiological intermediates, which may lead to T2D 12 months post-surgery or later. The physiological mechanism might be a changed postprandial secretion of gut hormones including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secreted from L-cells in the left part of the colon. The investigators will evaluate changes in primarily glucose homeostasis as well as in gastrointestinal hormones, microbiota, visceral fat accumulation and markers of low-grade inflammation etc. in CC survivors who underwent a left hemicolectomy or sigmoidectomy. Material and Methods: 60 patients will be included in this explorative clinical study. Patients will be divided into 4 groups depending on surgical procedure and treatment with chemotherapy. In the group of patients undergoing left hemicolectomy or sigmoidectomy ± treatment with chemotherapy 2 x 15 patients will be included, and in the group of patients scheduled to undergo right hemicolectomy ± treatment with chemotherapy another 2 x 15 patients will be included. During the 3 study visits (before surgery, 3-4 weeks post-surgery and 12 months post-surgery) the following tests will be performed: An oral glucose tolerance test, blood and fecal sampling, a DXA scan and an ad libitum meal test. Implications: With this study the investigators expect to obtain an insight in the pathogenesis behind the possible development of T2D in CC survivors who underwent a resection of the left part of the colon ± treatment with chemotherapy. This insight may also help scientists develop new ways of treating or preventing T2D in general.

Start: October 2020

Safety and Tolerability Evaluation of MaaT033

Richness and diversity of gut microbiota are increasingly found to be associated with cancer outcomes. Moreover, an adequately responsive immune system seems to rely on the existence of a functioning gut ecosystem that includes the microbiota and its natural environment. Cancer by itself, but also cancer treatments - in particular chemotherapy - induce gut dysbiosis, impair the constant reparation mechanisms of the gut epithelium, disrupt immune homeostasis, and stunt immune responsiveness. The objective of MaaT033 is to (1) prevent the decay of the gut ecosystem (dysbiosis) to preserve immune homeostasis, (2) restore and optimize the gut ecosystem to full functionality including its role in repairing the gut epithelium and healthy gut barrier, and (3) maintain a restored gut ecosystem and fully functional immune homeostasis. Restoring the full gut ecosystem and its associated microbiota could become an important therapeutic option to improve clinical outcomes and control adverse events of conventional approaches, including immunotherapy in cancer patients. As a first step, MaaT033 capsules containing lyophilized, pooled, full-ecosystem microbiota in its natural environment are to be tested for their safety and tolerability in hematological malignant patients, who are exposed to intensive rounds of chemotherapy and antibiotics.

Start: October 2020

MS-20 on Gut Microbiota and Risk/Severity of Cachexia in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Cachexia has been recognized as a direct cause of reduced quality of life complicating in cancer patients. Patients with pancreatic cancer have the highest prevalence in developing severe degrees of cachexia. Providing supportive therapies for these patients may provide a lot of benefit on overarching quality of life and improve overall survival. MS-20 is indicated for treating the symptom of fatigue and loss of appetite induced by chemotherapy in cancer patients. According to the result from pre-clinical study, MS-20 may have potential to attenuate or suppress the resistant phenomena of chemotherapy via alternating gut microbiota profile. In this study, MS-20 effects on on gut microbiota and risk/severity of cachexia will be analyzed in pancreatic cancer patients who under combination therapy with chemotherapy and MS-20.

Start: November 2020

Apatinib and Camrelizumab in Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma With First-line Treatment Failure

This is a prospective phase II clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of apatinib and camrelizumab in recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma who failed at least the first-line treatment.

Start: May 2020

The Safety and Efficacy of the Combination of Raltitrexed for Injection and Nab-Paclitaxel in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

The present study is intended to investigate the safety and efficacy of the patients with confirmed advanced pancreatic cancer after treating with the combination of raltitrexed for injection and nab-paclitaxel.

Start: November 2019

Effects of Creatine Supplementation in Breast Cancer Survivors

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that creatine will accelerate adaptations associated with exercise in breast cancer survivors recently completing chemotherapy.

Start: September 2020

Study of the Effects of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Cancer Patients

Patients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, rectal cancer, or breast cancer who received radical radiotherapy/neoadjuvant/assisted radiotherapy were recruited and the transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) was applied. The aim of of study is : 1) to study whether tVNS could improve the patient's fatigue, quality of life under radiotherapy or chemotherapy; 2) to investigate the effects of transcutaneous VNS on the levels of patients' lymphocyte subsets and proinflammatory cytokines.

Start: April 2020

Resistance Training for Breast Cancer Survivors

Persistent pain after treatment for breast cancer is a major clinical problem, affecting 25-60 % of the patients and is a source of considerable physical disability and psychological distress. Thus, the development of novel interventions to improve pain management for these patients is of clinical importance. Resistance training (RT) is a promising tool to combat a variety of undesirable adverse effects due to breast cancer treatment. Further, research suggests that it may also be able to provide pain-relieving benefits. Hypothesis: Resistance training will improve pain perception and physical function in the short- and long term compared to a non-training control group.

Start: August 2020