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An open-label, randomised, non-comparative phase 2 study evaluating S 95005 (TAS-102) plus bevacizumab and capecitabine plus bevacizumab in patients with previously untreated metastatic COlorectal cancer who are non-eligible for intensive therapy (TASCO1 study)

This study will evaluate 2 different treatment strategies : a combination of S 95005 and bevacizumab (experimental combination) and a combination of capecitabine and bevacizumab (control arm) as first-line treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer…

S-1 versus capecitabine in the first line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer patients, the SALTO randomised phase III study of the Dutch Colorectal Cancer Group. A safety evaluation of oral fluoropyrimidines.

The primary objective is to determine the incidence of HFS in first line treatment with S-1 compared to capecitabine in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Secondary objectives include a comparison of efficacy.

A prospective, multicenter, randomised, open-label, active controlled, 2 parallel groups, phase 3 study to compare the efficay and safety of masitinib to sunitinib in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor after progression with imitinib

The objective is to compare the efficacy and safety of masitinib 12 mg/kg/day to sinutinib 50 mg/day

RandomizEd Controlled Trial for pre-operAtive dose-escaLation BOOST in locally advanced rectal cancer.

We study whether addition of a radiation boost to standard chemoradiation in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer increases the complete response rate defined as pathological complete response in those who undergo surgery, or 2-years local…

The effects of the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole on the bioavailability of regorafenib in patients with a metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) or gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST).

To determine the influence of esomeprazole on the AUC of regorafenib in patients with mCRC or GIST.

A phase Ib/II study on the addition of Nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) to capecitabine and oxaliplatin in the first-line treatment of metastastasized oesophagogastric carcinoma

Primary objectivePhase 1: To assess the safety and tolerability of Nab-paclitaxel added to oxaliplatin and capecitabine at their currently optimal doses.Phase 2: To determine the anti-tumor activity of Nab-paclitaxel when co-administered with…

A Phase 2, Open Label, Multicenter, Randomized Trial Comparing Tivozanib in Combination with mFOLFOX6 with Bevacizumab in Combination with mFOLFOX6 in Stage IV Metastatic Corectal Cancer (mCRC) Subjects

PrimaryTo compare progression-free survival (PFS) between tivozanib in combination with mFOLFOX6 and bevacizumab in combination withmFOLFOX6 based on investigator radiological tumor assessmentSecondary• Progression Free Survival (PFS) based on…

Semi-mechanical versus hand sewn cervical anastomosis after esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction for esophageal cancer; the SHARE study

The primary objective of this study is to compare a semi-mechanical with a hand sewn cervical anastomosis after esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction for cancer.

Endoscopic Stenting versus Operative Intervention in Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction(STENTOP), a multi-center randomized controlled trial.

To investigate which treatment modality is preferable in patients with an irresectable malignant gastric outlet obstruction: endoscopic stent placement or a surgical gastrojejunostomy.

A randomized, open-label, multi-center phase III study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of nilotinib versus imatinib in adult patients with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).

To compare progression free survival (PFS) of nilotinib and imatinib when used as initial therapy of unresectable and/or metastatic GIST in patients either who have not received prior therapy with TKIs or who have recurrent GIST after stopping…

A randomized comparison of a fully covered self expandable metal stent versus a partially covered self expandable metal stent in malignant esophageal strictures

To compare a fully covered metal stent versus a partially covered metal stent in patients with dysphagia due to an incurable malignant stenosis of the esophagus or cardia.

A randomized, open-label, multi-center phase II study to compare AUY922 with docetaxel or irinotecan in adult patients with advanced gastric cancer, who have progressed after one line of chemotherapy

Primary objective: * To assess the treatment effect on progression-free survival in patients who receive AUY922 on a once-weekly schedule versus patients who receive docetaxel or irinotecanSecondary Objectives* To estimate the overall survival…

A multi-center, randomized, open-label, mechanism of action trial on the biological effects of the therapeutic cancer vaccine Stimuvax® (L-BLP25) in rectal cancer subjects undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy

The primary objective of the trial is to evaluate whether L-BLP25 administered as weekly subcutaneous vaccinations with or without pretreatment with intravenous cyclophosphamide (CPA) induces a change in immune response parameters (ELISpot against…

A Phase 2 Study of a Human Anti-PDGFRα Monoclonal Antibody (IMC-3G3) in Previously Treated Patients with Unresectable and/or Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the tumor response of stable disease (SD), partial response, or complete response at at 12 weeks (according to RECIST 1.1 criteria) in two separate cohorts representing molecularly distinct subsets…

Feasibility study of intratumoral gold marker placement and cone beam CT for
image- guided radiotherapy in rectal cancer

The aim of this study is to establish the use of VisicoilTM fiducial markers and kV cone beam imaging for image guided radiotherapy. Our goal is to develop an accurate technique to correct for inter-fraction organ motion based on fiducial marker…

Preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of two pre-operative Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) interventions in patients undergoing oesophageal resection

Main objective is to examine the preliminary effectiveness of preoperative IMT high-intensity in patients undergoing oesophagus resection on postoperative pulmonary complications, inspiratory muscle strength/endurance and IC stay compared to…

Traditional invasive vs. minimally invasive esophagectomy

Optimalisation of the surgical treatment of esophageal cancer.

A Comparison of Two Expandable Metal Stents for the Palliation of Malignant Esophageal Disease

To compare the conventional Ultraflex® Stent with the newly designed Evolution® Controlled Release Stent for the palliation of patients with malignant esophageal disease.

A randomized, open-label, multi-center study to evaluate the efficacy of nilotinib versus best supportive care with or without a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (investigator's choice) in adult patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors resistant to both imatinib and sunitinib.

Primary* To evaluate whether the efficacy of nilotinib is superior to the control arm (as measured by progression free survivalSecondary* To compare the response rate, and time to response, duration of response, and time to tumor progression of…

Preonditioning for patients who will undergo esophaguscardiaresection

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect and feasability of multimodal preconditioning for patients who will undergo esophaguscardiaresection.