๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2024-11-14

TAS-102 and Oxaliplatin for the Treatment of Refractory Stage IV Colon Cancer (NCT04294264)

TAS-102 in Combination With Oxaliplatin (TAS-OX) for Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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

This phase II trial studies how well TAS-102 and oxaliplatin work in treating patients with stage IV colon cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as TAS-102 and oxaliplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Trinitas Hospital and Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Elizabeth, New Jersey

Age range: 18 Years

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)

  • Trinitas Hospital and Comprehensive Cancer Center โ€” Elizabeth, New Jersey
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus โ€” Lakewood, New Jersey
  • Saint Barnabas Medical Center โ€” Livingston, New Jersey
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Monmouth Medical Center โ€” Long Branch, New Jersey
  • Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey โ€” New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • RWJBarnabas Health - Community Medical Center โ€” Toms River, New Jersey

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.
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