๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-17

Study of Hydroxychloroquine With FOLFIRI and Bevacizumab in DTP-high Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (NCT05843188)

A Phase II Study of 5-FU, Irinotecan, Bevacizumab and Hydroxychloroquine in Drug-Tolerant Persister (DTP)-Selected Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

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

This is a two arm, 2-center, Phase II, study of 5-FU, irinotecan, bevacizumab (FOLFIRI-beva) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in patients with previously untreated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Up to 155 patients will be screened for DTP-signature and up to 31 evaluable patients who are determined to be DTP-signature high will be treated with FOLFIRI-beva and HCQ. Patients will continue to receive treatments until evidence of disease progression, intolerable side effects, withdrawal of consent or death.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

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

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario

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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