Trial Outcomes & Findings for Combination Chemotherapy Before and After Surgery in Treating Patients With Localized Pancreatic Cancer (NCT NCT02047474)

NCT ID: NCT02047474

Last Updated: 2026-03-06

Results Overview

Evaluated using a one-sided 0.10-alpha level exact test. Summarized using Kaplan-Meier curves

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

46 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

At 12 months

Results posted on

2026-03-06

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Overall Study
STARTED
46
Overall Study
Excluded
3
Overall Study
Completed Preoperative Therapy
37
Overall Study
Underwent Surgical Resection
27
Overall Study
Started Postoperative Chemotherapy
22
Overall Study
Completed Postoperative Chemotherapy
19
Overall Study
COMPLETED
19
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
27

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Overall Study
Physician Decision
14
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
13

Baseline Characteristics

Combination Chemotherapy Before and After Surgery in Treating Patients With Localized Pancreatic Cancer

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
n=46 Participants
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Age, Continuous
65 years
n=41 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants
n=41 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
31 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
40 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
46 Participants
n=41 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status
0-Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction
36 Participants
n=41 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status
1-No physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and can carry out light or sedentary activities
10 Participants
n=41 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status
2-Capable of selfcare but can't carry out any work activities; up to about 50% of waking hours
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status
3-Capable of only limited selfcare; confined to bed or chair more than 50% of waking hours
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status
4-Completely disabled; cannot carry on any selfcare; totally confined to bed or chair
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status
5-Dead
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Location of primary tumor
Pancreatic head
33 Participants
n=41 Participants
Location of primary tumor
Pancreatic body/tail
13 Participants
n=41 Participants
Location of primary tumor
Endobiliary stent
30 Participants
n=41 Participants
Histology
Poorly differentiated
22 Participants
n=41 Participants
Histology
Moderately differentiated
17 Participants
n=41 Participants
Histology
Well differentiated
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
Histology
Unknown
7 Participants
n=41 Participants
Baseline Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) concentration
131 U/mL
n=41 Participants
Vascular involvement by tumor
No venous involvement
22 Participants
n=41 Participants
Vascular involvement by tumor
Superior mesenteric vein (SMV) or portal vein (PV) abutment without contour irregularity
16 Participants
n=41 Participants
Vascular involvement by tumor
SMV or (PV) abutment with contour irregularity
8 Participants
n=41 Participants
Genetic Testing
BRCA2 germline mutation
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
Genetic Testing
No germline mutation
21 Participants
n=41 Participants
Genetic Testing
Unavailable
24 Participants
n=41 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 12 months

Evaluated using a one-sided 0.10-alpha level exact test. Summarized using Kaplan-Meier curves

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
n=46 Participants
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Progression Free Survival Rate
67 percentage of participants
Interval 56.9 to 100.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Summarized using Kaplan-Meier curves.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
n=46 Participants
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Overall Survival
37.2 months
Interval 17.5 to
insufficient number of participants with events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

The overall response rate (ORR) was assessed as the percentage of participants with a best overall disease response

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
n=46 Participants
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Objective Response Rate
17 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 5 years

Evaluated using a one-sided 0.10-alpha level exact test. Summarized using Kaplan-Meier curves

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
n=46 Participants
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Progression Free Survival Rate
16.6 months
Interval 13.3 to 40.6

Adverse Events

Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)

Serious events: 13 serious events
Other events: 46 other events
Deaths: 15 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
n=46 participants at risk
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
2.2%
1/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
duodenal perforation
2.2%
1/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
2.2%
1/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
abdominal pain
4.3%
2/46 • 5 years
Hepatobiliary disorders
Bile duct stenosis
2.2%
1/46 • 5 years
Infections and infestations
Skin infection
4.3%
2/46 • 5 years
Vascular disorders
Vascular disorders - Other, specify
2.2%
1/46 • 5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
2.2%
1/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
ileus
2.2%
1/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
2.2%
1/46 • 5 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Treatment (mFOLFIRINOX)
n=46 participants at risk
NEOADJUVANT THERAPY: Patients receive mFOLFIRINOX comprising oxaliplatin IV over 2 hours, levoleucovorin calcium IV over 2 hours, irinotecan hydrochloride IV over 90 minutes, and fluorouracil IV continuously for 46 hours on day 1. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. SURGERY: Beginning 3-8 weeks after completion of neoadjuvant therapy patients undergo surgical resection. ADJUVANT THERARPY: Beginning within 12 weeks after surgery, patients receive mFOLFIRINOX as in neoadjuvant therapy. Treatment repeats every 2 weeks for up to 6 courses in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. oxaliplatin: Given IV leucovorin calcium: Given IV irinotecan hydrochloride: Given IV fluorouracil: Given IV therapeutic conventional surgery: Undergo surgical resection laboratory biomarker analysis: Correlative studies
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
10.9%
5/46 • 5 years
General disorders
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
78.3%
36/46 • 5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
10.9%
5/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
10.9%
5/46 • 5 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Infusion related reaction
10.9%
5/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
8.7%
4/46 • 5 years
Nervous system disorders
Dysarthria
8.7%
4/46 • 5 years
Nervous system disorders
Nervous system disorders - Other, specify
43.5%
20/46 • 5 years
Investigations
Creatinine increased
8.7%
4/46 • 5 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Fall
8.7%
4/46 • 5 years
General disorders
Fever
8.7%
4/46 • 5 years
Infections and infestations
Thrush
8.7%
4/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
6.5%
3/46 • 5 years
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
6.5%
3/46 • 5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Epistaxis
6.5%
3/46 • 5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sore throat
6.5%
3/46 • 5 years
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
58.7%
27/46 • 5 years
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
45.7%
21/46 • 5 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
45.7%
21/46 • 5 years
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
45.7%
21/46 • 5 years
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
39.1%
18/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
21.7%
10/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
21.7%
10/46 • 5 years
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
17.4%
8/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
17.4%
8/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
17.4%
8/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
17.4%
8/46 • 5 years
Investigations
White blood cell decrease
15.2%
7/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypophosphatemia
6.5%
3/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
41.3%
19/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
34.8%
16/46 • 5 years
General disorders
Mucositis
32.6%
15/46 • 5 years
Investigations
Weight loss
32.6%
15/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
32.6%
15/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
30.4%
14/46 • 5 years
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
30.4%
14/46 • 5 years
General disorders
Generalized edema
19.6%
9/46 • 5 years
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
17.4%
8/46 • 5 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
17.4%
8/46 • 5 years
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
15.2%
7/46 • 5 years
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
15.2%
7/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
13.0%
6/46 • 5 years
Vascular disorders
Thromboembolic event
13.0%
6/46 • 5 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
13.0%
6/46 • 5 years
Nervous system disorders
Headache
10.9%
5/46 • 5 years
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
10.9%
5/46 • 5 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hiccups
10.9%
5/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
58.7%
27/46 • 5 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
65.2%
30/46 • 5 years
Nervous system disorders
Paresthesia
58.7%
27/46 • 5 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
45.7%
21/46 • 5 years

Additional Information

Jill Lacy

Yale University

Phone: +1 (203) 737-1600

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place