A pilot randomised trial comparing short course infusional 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) with 5FU + Leucovorin as adjuvant therapy for resected colorectal carcinoma

ISRCTN ISRCTN92933910
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN92933910
Protocol serial number RMH E/C 920
Sponsor The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Funder Royal Marsden Hospital (UK)
Submission date
19/08/2002
Registration date
19/08/2002
Last edited
11/01/2016
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr - -
Scientific

UKCCCR Register Co-ordinator
MRC Clinical Trials Unit
222 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DA
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleA pilot randomised trial comparing short course infusional 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) with 5FU + Leucovorin as adjuvant therapy for resected colorectal carcinoma
Study objectivesNot provided at time of registration
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedColorectal carcinoma
Intervention1. 5FU (Protracted venous infusion [PVI]) 12 weeks (300 mg/m2)
2. 5FU + Folinic Acid (NCCTG) (425 mg/m2 + 20 mg/m2) every 28 days for six courses
Intervention typeDrug
PhaseNot Applicable
Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s)5-fluorouracil, leucovorin
Primary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date31/12/2003

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Key inclusion criteria1. Adenocarcinoma - Dukes stage B or C
2. No evidence of residual or metastatic disease assessed at surgery, clinically or radiologically
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment19/08/1993
Date of final enrolment31/12/2003

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

MRC Clinical Trials Unit
London
NW1 2DA
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

11/01/2016: no publications found on PubMed.