๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-18

Individualized Dose Escalation of 5-FU for Gastrointestinal Cancer (NCT05780684)

Adaptive, Individualized Dose Escalation of Fluorouracil-Based Chemotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancer: Pilot Study of the FOX Regimen

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

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

This is a single-arm clinical trial to evaluate the feasibility of a chemotherapy regimen using adaptive, individualized dose escalation of 5-FU chemotherapy for patients who have good tolerance of the initial dose. Study participants will also receive oxaliplatin chemotherapy together with 5-FU, at standard doses. The goal of the study is to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of this approach, using individualized dose escalation of 5-FU in patients who do not have serious side effects at lower doses.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center โ€” Lebanon, New Hampshire

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • FOX dose-escalation algorithm (OTHER)

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 (1 Sites)

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center โ€” Lebanon, New Hampshire

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (603) 653-3637

Email: cancer.research.nurse@hitchcock.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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