Short-Course Radiation and Chemotherapy for Endometrial Cancer

A Study of Short-Course Radiation Therapy With Chemotherapy in People With Endometrial Cancer

Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional Study
Endometrial Cancer Stage III Endometrial Cancer Stage III Endometrial Carcinoma Endometrial Carcinoma Endometrial Carcinoma Stage III
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Trial phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
28 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer to see if a shorter radiation treatment combined with chemotherapy is practical. Participants will receive treatment over one week, rather than the usual five weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma.
  • I have had surgery that involved removing my uterus and ovaries.
  • I have stage III endometrial cancer.
  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I have a Karnofsky Performance Status of 70 or above.
  • I do not have any major nerve damage.
  • I have no cancer left after surgery.
  • I have good organ function as shown by my lab results.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have endometrial cancer with known POLE mutations.
  • My cancer is mismatch repair deficient.
  • I have active inflammatory bowel disease.
  • I have had a heart attack within the last 90 days.
  • I cannot undergo pelvic radiation due to prior radiation treatment.
  • I have a history of certain fistulas.
  • I have any blood disorder that would stop me from having radiation.
  • I have uncontrolled major seizure disorders.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to find out whether short-course radiation therapy (1 week instead of the usual 5 weeks) with chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) is practical (feasible), meaning that most participants are able to complete the treatment schedule.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have newly diagnosed endometrial carcinoma. The following histologic subtypes are eligible for inclusion: endometrioid, serous, clear cell, dedifferentiated/undifferentiated, mixed epithelial, adenocarcinoma not otherwise specified, and carcinosarcoma. * Surgery …
Contacts

Kaled Alektiar, MD

212-639-7981

alektiak@mskcc.org

CONTACT

Vicky Makker, MD

646-888-4224

makkerv@mskcc.org

CONTACT