Bevacizumab Plus mFOLFOXIRI as First-line Treatment for Patients With Unresectable Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Bevacizumab Plus mFOLFOXIRI or mFOLFOX-6 as First-line Treatment for Patients With Unresectable Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: a Randomised, Open-label, Phase 3 Trial

Bevacizumab Plus mFOLFOXIRI as First-line Treatment for Patients With Unresectable Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (NCT04230187) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Colorectal Cancer, sponsored by Yanhong Deng. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

About This Trial

The current clinical trials and data on the triplet regimen combined with bevacizumab for first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer were from European and American populations. The triplet regimens recommended by the NCCN and ESMO guidelines using irinotecan and 5-FU at a higher dose intensity cause a high incidence of adverse events in Asian population, and there was no high-quality data on efficacy in Chinese population, both of which have limited the clinical applications of the regimens in China. This study intends to conduct an improved triplet regimen (mFOLFOXIRI) combined with bevacizumab versus mFOLFOX6 combined with bevacizumab as a first-line multicenter, randomized, controlled phase III clinical trial in patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Progression-free survival (PFS), observable response rate (ORR), overall survival (OS), disease control rate (DCR), surgical resection rate, and safety and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were assessed in the two groups of subjects.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Colorectal Cancer, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 528 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: \- Histological or cytological documentation of adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum. All other histological types are excluded. Subjects with metastatic colorectal cancer(CRC) (Stage IV). Subjects treated with oxaliplatin in an adjuvant setting should have progressed during or within 12 months of completion of adjuvant therapy. Subjects who have withdrawn from standard treatment due to unacceptable toxicity warranting discontinuation of treatment and precluding retreatment with the same agent prior to progression of disease will also be allowed into the study. Metastatic CRC subjects must have measurable or non measurable disease according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria, version 1.1. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1. Adequate bone marrow, liver and renal function as assessed by the laboratory required by protocol. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: \- Previous or concurrent cancer that is distinct in primary site or histology from colon cancer within 5 years prior to randomization. Significant cardiovascular disease including unstable angina or myocardial infarction within 6 months before initiating study treatment. Heart failure grade III/IV (NYHA-classification). Unresolved toxicity higher than CTCAE v.4.0 Grade 1 attributed to any prior therapy/procedure. Subjects with known allergy to the study drugs or to any of its excipients. Current or recent (within 4 weeks prior to starting study treatment) treatment of another investigational drug or participation in another investigational study. Breast- feeding or pregnant women Lack of effective contraception. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Histological or cytological documentation of adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum. All other histological types are excluded. Subjects with metastatic colorectal cancer(CRC) (Stage IV). Subjects treated with oxaliplatin in an adjuvant setting should have progressed during or within 12 months of completion of adjuvant therapy. Subjects who have withdrawn from standard treatment due to unacceptable toxicity warranting discontinuation of treatment and precluding retreatment with the same agent prior to progression of disease will also be allowed into the study. Metastatic CRC subjects must have measurable or non measurable disease according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) criteria, version 1.1. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0 or 1. Adequate bone marrow, liver and renal function as assessed by the laboratory required by protocol. Exclusion Criteria: \- Previous or concurrent cancer that is distinct in primary site or histology from colon cancer within 5 years prior to randomization. Significant cardiovascular disease including unstable angina or myocardial infarction within 6 months before initiating study treatment. Heart failure grade III/IV (NYHA-classification). Unresolved toxicity higher than CTCAE v.4.0 Grade 1 attributed to any prior therapy/procedure. Subjects with known allergy to the study drugs or to any of its excipients. Current or recent (within 4 weeks prior to starting study treatment) treatment of another investigational drug or participation in another investigational study. Breast- feeding or pregnant women Lack of effective contraception.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

mFOLFOXIRI plus Bevacizumab

Bevacizumab (5 mg/kg on day 1) plus mFOLFOXIRI (oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, irinotecan 150 mg/m2, and folinic acid 400 mg/m2 followed by 5-fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 as a 46-hour continuous infusion on day 1) for 8 cycles and followed by bevacizumab and fluoropyrimidine based maintence treatment

DRUG

mFOLFOX6 Plus Bevacizumab

mFOLFOX6 (oxaliplatin 85 mg/m2, and folinic acid 400 mg/m2 followed by bolus 5-fluorouracil 400 mg/m2 and 5-fluorouracil 2400mg/m2 as a 46-hour continuous infusion on day 1) for 8 cycles and followed by bevacizumab and fluoropyrimidine based maintence treatment

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Gastrointestinal Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04230187), the sponsor (Yanhong Deng), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT04230187 clinical trial studying?

The current clinical trials and data on the triplet regimen combined with bevacizumab for first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer were from European and American populations. The triplet regimens recommended by the NCCN and ESMO guidelines using irinotecan and 5-FU at a higher dose intensity cause a high incidence of adverse events in Asian population, and there was no high-quality data on efficacy in Chinese population, both of which have limited the clinical applications of the regimens in China. This study intends to conduct an improved triplet regimen (mFOLFOXIRI) combined wit… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04230187?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT04230187?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT04230187. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04230187. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.