๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-07

Induction FLOT With CROSS CRT for Esophageal Cancer (NCT04028167)

Phase II Study of Induction FLOT Followed by Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation in Patients With Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus or Gastroesophageal Junction

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study evaluates a novel regimen of induction chemotherapy using a combination of docetaxel, oxaliplatin, and leucovorin, with short term infusional 5-FU (FLOT), given prior to chemoradiotherapy with concurrent carboplatin and paclitaxel, as neoadjuvant therapy prior to definitive surgical resection for patients with adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Colorado Hospital โ€” Aurora, Colorado

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)

  • University of Colorado Hospital โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • UCHealth Southern Colorado - Memorial Hospital Central โ€” Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • UCHealth Southern Colorado - Memorial Hospital North โ€” Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • UCHealth Northern Colorado - Poudre Valley Hospital โ€” Fort Collins, Colorado
  • UCHealth Northern Colorado - Harmony Campus โ€” Fort Collins, Colorado
  • UCHealth Northern Colorado - Greeley Hospital โ€” Greeley, Colorado
  • UCHealth Northern Colorado Medical Center of the Rockies โ€” Loveland, Colorado

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—