A Phase 2 interventional study of Four week alternating FOLFOX and FOLFIRI (sFOLFOXIRI) in Gastro-Intestinal Cancer, sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Recruiting at 6 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-23.
Sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
The primary objective is to determine the clinical efficacy of treatment regimen in terms of objective response rate (ORR). The secondary objectives is to determine the clinical efficacy of the study treatment in terms of progression free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Additionally, to characterize the safety and toxicity profile of the study treatment as measured by the adverse event rates.
The overall purpose of this protocol is to serve as a Single Arm Phase II trial of a four week alternating FOLFOX and FOLFIRI (sFOLFOXIRI), with or without nivolumab, in advanced human epidermal growth factor receptor two (HER2) negative gastric and esophageal cancers (GEC). This study evaluates the hypothesis that the use of sFOLFOXIRI in gastroesophageal cancer (GEC) will increase response rates beyond that expected with FOLFOX, while maintaining acceptable tolerability. The primary endpoint of this study is the objective response rate (ORR) while the key secondary endpoints include the progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and adverse event (AE) rates. The goal of this study is to establish the activity level of sFOLFOXIRI, with the thought that this could be further developed in the metastatic and/or peri-operative space if a sufficiently interesting degree of efficacy is observed.
No prior systemic therapy for the present cancer given in the metastatic setting and > 6 months from administration of peri-operative chemotherapy, if applicable
o Note: up to two prior cycles of mFOLFOX6 for the present illness is permitted if patients otherwise qualify for the study with adequate baseline imaging
Exclusion Criteria:
A cycle will constitute 28 days of treatment, which will consist of one chemotherapy combination, either FOLFOX or FOLFIRI as below: 1. Odd Cycles (e.g. 1, 3, 5, etc…) - mFOLFOX6 initiated on days 1 \& 15: (Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 IV, leucovorin 400 mg/m2, 5FU 400 mg/m2 bolus, then 5FU 2400 mg/m2 over 46 hours) 2. Even Cycles (e.g. 2,4,6, etc…) - FOLFIRI initiated on days 1 \& 15: (Irinotecan 180 mg/m2 IV, leucovorin 400 mg/m2, 5FU 400 mg/m2 bolus, then 5FU 2400 mg/m2 over 46 hours) 3. Nivolumab (optional, in-line with labelled approval) - 240 mg every 2 weeks
Drug: Four week alternating FOLFOX and FOLFIRI (sFOLFOXIRI)
This is a Single Arm Phase II trial of q4week alternating FOLFOX and FOLFIRI (sFOLFOXIRI), with or without nivolumab, in advanced human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative gastric and esophageal cancers (GEC). The study treatment is a chemotherapy combination of either FOLFOX or FOLFIRI as below: 1. mFOLFOX6: (Oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2 IV, leucovorin 400 mg/m2, 5-FU 400 mg/m2 bolus, then 5-FU 2400 mg/m2: 2. FOLFIRI: (Irinotecan 180 mg/m2 IV, leucovorin 400 mg/m2, 5-FU 400 mg/m2 bolus, then 5-FU 2400 mg/m2 3. Nivolumab(Optional) The chemotherapy combination of FOLFOX and FOLFIRI is a FDA approved treatment for advanced bowel and gastric
Objective Response Rate (ORR) as measured by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors ( RECIST) criteria version 1.1
To determine the clinical efficacy of treatment regimen in terms of objective response rate.
Time frame: Three Years
Progression Free Survival (PFS)
To determine the clinical efficacy of the study treatment in terms of progressive free survival.
Time frame: Three Years
Overall Survival (OS)
To determine the clinical efficacy of the study treatment in terms of overall survival.
Time frame: Three Years
Adverse Event Rates
Time frame: Three Years
Plan to share: No
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