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sFOLFOXIRI in Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancer, (SAGE)

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

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
38
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

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.

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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.

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Conditions studied

  • Gastro-Intestinal Cancer

Keywords

  • Gastric and esophageal cancers (GEC)
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Histologically and/or cytologically confirmed metastatic or unresectable adenocarcinoma of esophageal, gastroesophageal junction or gastric origin
  • Tumor is HER2 negative by standard local testing methodology
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status (ECOG PS) of 0 - 2
  • Measurable disease by response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) v1.1
  • 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

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Adequate bone marrow and organ functions as defined by:
  • Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1500 cells/ μL
  • Hemoglobin ≥ 8 g/ dL
  • Platelets > 100,000 / μL
  • Creatinine ≤ 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) OR creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min by Cockroft-Gault
  • Total bilirubin ≤ ULN
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/ Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \< 2.5 x ULN, unless with liver metastases and then must be \<5 x ULN of normal
  • Women and men of childbearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control or abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect pregnancy on study, she must notify her treating physician immediately.
  • Ability to understand the nature of this study protocol and give written informed consent.
  • Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plans laboratory tests and other study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Receipt of any investigational agents at the time of registration
  • Known, untreated brain metastases
  • Grade two or greater peripheral neuropathy
  • Presence of any additional active malignancy within the past three years where the malignancy is at least reasonably likely to later the course of therapy, require systemic therapy or interfere with imaging assessments
  • For those patients who are going to receive nivolumab
  • No active use of systemic corticosteroids at the time of enrollment, at a dose equivalent of 10 mg/day or prednisone
  • Clinically significant autoimmune disease which is active or has required systemic immunosuppression within the last two years
  • Prior organ transplant or bone marrow transplant
  • History of interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis
  • Uncontrolled intercurrent illness, including significant active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina or active arrhythmia
  • Major surgery within the four weeks prior to initiation of study treatment
  • A history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the study drugs
  • Any additional significant medical condition, laboratory abnormality, or psychiatric illness that would prevent the subject from fully participating in the study
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
38 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Other
    4week alternating FOLFOX and a combination chemotherapy regime FOLFIRI (sFOLFOXIRI),

    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)

Interventions

  • DrugFour 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

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. 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

  2. Progression Free Survival (PFS)

    To determine the clinical efficacy of the study treatment in terms of progressive free survival.

    Time frame: Three Years

  3. Overall Survival (OS)

    To determine the clinical efficacy of the study treatment in terms of overall survival.

    Time frame: Three Years

  4. Adverse Event Rates

    Time frame: Three Years

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Study locations

6 of 6 sites recruiting
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    Hamilton, New Jersey 08690, United States
    • Patrick Boland, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
    Lakewood, New Jersey 08701, United States
    • Patrick Boland, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Monmouth Medical Center
    Long Branch, New Jersey 07740, United States
    • Patrick Boland, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
  • Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
    New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903, United States
    • Patrick Boland, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset
    New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903, United States
    • Patrick Boland, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
    Newark, New Jersey 07112, United States
    • Patrick Boland, MD · Contact
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05332002
Lead sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Responsible party
Patrick M Boland, MD (Assistant Professor, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey) — Principal investigator
First posted
Apr 18, 2022
Start date
Jul 13, 2022
Primary completion
Feb 1, 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Aug 1, 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 23, 2026

Study contacts

Patrick Boland, MD
Contact
pb564@cinj.rutgers.edu
(732)235-2465
Patrick Boland, MD
principal investigator · Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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