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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Safety of Combining Irinotecan With 5-FU, Leucovorin/Folinic Acid, Oxaliplatin, and Docetaxel Chemotherapies

A Phase 1 Dose Finding Study of the gFOLFOXIRITAX Regimen Using UGT1A1 Genotype-directed Irinotecan With Fluorouracil, Leucovorin, Oxaliplatin and Taxotere in Patients With Untreated Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Adenocarcinomas: The I-FLOAT Study

Safety of Combining Irinotecan With 5-FU, Leucovorin/Folinic Acid, Oxaliplatin, and Docetaxel Chemotherapies (NCT04361708) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma and Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, sponsored by University of Chicago. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of the proposed study is to establish the safety of combining irinotecan chemotherapy with 5-FU, leucovorin/folinic acid, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel (abbreviated as the I-FLOAT study of gFOLFOXIRITAX) chemotherapies (leucovorin/folinic acid is a vitamin to make 5-FU work well).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

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.

Target enrollment of 54 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder adenocarcinoma, ampullary carcinoma, adenocarcinoma of unclear primary (with upper GI primary suspected), or other primary GI malignancy for which the treating physician feels that I-FLOAT is a reasonable therapeutic option. 2. Patients with a history of obstructive jaundice due to the primary tumor must have resolved to \<1.5 X upper limit of normal and a metal biliary stent in place 3. Age greater than or equal to 18 years. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =1 5. Life expectancy \> 3 months 6. your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests, as defined by each of the following: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) = 1500/uL Hemoglobin \> 9g/dL (transfusion permitted with stability for \> 1 week) Platelets \> 100,000/uL Total bilirubin = 1.5 mg/dL AST and ALT = 2.5 X upper limit of normal; alkaline phosphatase = 2.5 X upper limit of normal, unless bone metastasis is present in the absence of liver metastasis. AST and ALT = 5 X upper limit of normal if hepatic metastases are present. Creatinine = 1.5 mg/dL 7. Measurable or non-measurable disease will be allowed. 8. Women of childbearing potential and sexually active males must use an effective contraception method during treatment and for three months after completing treatment. 9. Negative serum or urine B-hCG pregnancy test at screening for patients of childbearing potential 10. Patients taking substrates, inhibitors, or inducers of CYP3A4 should be encouraged to switch to alternative drugs whenever possible, given the potential for drug-drug interactions with irinotecan. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Prior radiation therapy for any cancer. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov 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: 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder adenocarcinoma, ampullary carcinoma, adenocarcinoma of unclear primary (with upper GI primary suspected), or other primary GI malignancy for which the treating physician feels that I-FLOAT is a reasonable therapeutic option. 2. Patients with a history of obstructive jaundice due to the primary tumor must have resolved to \<1.5 X upper limit of normal and a metal biliary stent in place 3. Age greater than or equal to 18 years. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =1 5. Life expectancy \> 3 months 6. Adequate organ function, as defined by each of the following: Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) = 1500/uL Hemoglobin \> 9g/dL (transfusion permitted with stability for \> 1 week) Platelets \> 100,000/uL Total bilirubin = 1.5 mg/dL AST and ALT = 2.5 X upper limit of normal; alkaline phosphatase = 2.5 X upper limit of normal, unless bone metastasis is present in the absence of liver metastasis. AST and ALT = 5 X upper limit of normal if hepatic metastases are present. Creatinine = 1.5 mg/dL 7. Measurable or non-measurable disease will be allowed. 8. Women of childbearing potential and sexually active males must use an effective contraception method during treatment and for three months after completing treatment. 9. Negative serum or urine B-hCG pregnancy test at screening for patients of childbearing potential 10. Patients taking substrates, inhibitors, or inducers of CYP3A4 should be encouraged to switch to alternative drugs whenever possible, given the potential for drug-drug interactions with irinotecan. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior radiation therapy for any cancer. 2. Prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease Recurrence of disease within 6 months of perioperative chemotherapy are eligible if other eligibility criteria are met 3. Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) 4. Diarrhea, grade 1 or greater by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE, v. 4.0\*). Pancreatic cancer patients with clinical evidence of pancreatic insufficiency must be taking pancreatic enzyme replacement. 5. Neuropathy, grade 2 or greater by NCI-CTCAE, v. 4.0. 6. Documented brain metastases 7. Serious underlying medical or psychiatric illnesses that would, in the opinion of the treating physician, substantially increase the risk for complications related to treatment. 8. Active uncontrolled bleeding. 9. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 10. Major surgery within 4 weeks. 11. Previous or concurrent malignancy, except for adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, or any other cancer for which the patient has been previously treated and the lifetime recurrence risk is less than 30%, and meets all other eligibility criteria.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Oxaliplatin

Oxaliplatin will be administered on day 1 of each cycle at 85mg/kg. The drugs will be given through the patient's Mediport. It will be given once every 14 days (2 weeks), on days 1 and will be continued for 8 doses (4 months)

DRUG

Docetaxel

Docetaxel will be administered on day 1 of each cycle at 25mg at dose level 1; 37.5 at dose level 2. The drugs will be given through the patient's Mediport.It will be given once every 14 days (2 weeks), on days 1 and will be continued for 8 doses (4 months)

DRUG

Leucovorin

Leucovorin will be administered on day 1 of each cycle at 400mg/kg. The drugs will be given through the patient's Mediport. It will be given once every 14 days (2 weeks), on days 1 and will be continued for 8 doses (4 months)

DRUG

Irinotecan

Irinotecan will be administered on day 1 of each cycle at 120mg/m2 for low risk group, 105mg/m2 for intermediate risk group, 45mg/m2 for high risk group . The drugs will be given through the patient's Mediport. It will be given once every 14 days (2 weeks), on days 1 and will be continued for 8 doses (4 months)

DRUG

5-Fluorouracil

5-FU is given as a continuous intravenous infusion over 2 days. Patient can receive the 2-day infusion as an outpatient. On day 3 of each cycle, the patient will return to the infusion center to have the infusion hook-up disconnected.

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.

The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT04361708), the sponsor (University of Chicago), 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 NCT04361708 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of the proposed study is to establish the safety of combining irinotecan chemotherapy with 5-FU, leucovorin/folinic acid, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel (abbreviated as the I-FLOAT study of gFOLFOXIRITAX) chemotherapies (leucovorin/folinic acid is a vitamin to make 5-FU work well). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT04361708?

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 NCT04361708?

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 NCT04361708. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT04361708. 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 2026-06-26 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.