This phase II trial is evaluating the addition of an immunotherapy drug following long-course chemo-radiotherapy in patients with a locally advanced rectal cancer that is able to be surgically removed .
This trial is treating patients with Rectal Cancer.
This is a systemic therapy and radiotherapy trial.
You may be able to join this trial if:
- You are able to swallow medication by mouth.
- Your cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.
You may be excluded from this trial if:
- You have a certain disease or psychological condition.
- You have been diagnosed with a prior or secondary type of cancer.
- You have had certain treatments, surgical procedures or drugs.
- You have previously been treated (or are currently being treated) on a clinical trial.
Clinical trials have complex eligibility criteria - talk to your doctor about your interest in this trial.
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Scientific Title
Phase II Trial PD-L1/PD-1 Blockade Avelumab (MSB0010718C) With Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced ResectableT3b-4/N1-2 Rectal Cancer
Other Non-Commercial Sponsor
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Summary
This trial is investigating the inclusion of avelumab post long-course chemo-radiotherapy in patients with resectable locally advanced rectal cancer. It is hypothesised that this may enhance the pathological and imaging response rates whilst potentially reducing the relapse rates. Participants will receive standard long course chemoradiotherapy (LCCRT) treatment with radiotherapy and 5-fluorouracil (5 FU)/Capecitabine for 6 weeks, this then followed by 4 cycles of Avelumab and then surgical resection. The trial will measure disease response just prior to surgery and participants will be followed up for a minimum of 18 months (from study entry) and up to 42 months.
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