
Spotlight: Potassium in Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs)
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A Randomized Phase II Trial of Postoperative Adjuvant Capecitabine and Temozolomide Versus Observation in High-Risk Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETS) account for about 1-2% of all the pancreas tumors for which resection is the only curative intent modality, however, despite surgery, many patients will experience recurrence. Tumor size, positive lymph nodes and higher grade are prognostic factors for recurrence. The U.S. Neuroendocrine Tumor Study Group published a predictive score (Zaidi score but also see inclusion criteria) demonstrating that tumors with a score ≥6 had a 33% likelihood of recurrence by 24 months. Furthermore, it is known that that patients with metastatic disease who undergo curative intent resection also have a great risk of recurrence. Despite these known risk factors for recurrence, to date, no prospective study exploring the role of adjuvant cytotoxic chemotherapy has ever been performed in this population. Supported by the E2211 results using capecitabine and temozolomide (CAPTEM) in the metastatic setting, S2104 investigates the role of CAPTEM in the adjuvant setting.
The clinical trial is taking place across multiple sites in US and completed primary endpoint estimate is 31 Mar 2025 (see clinical trials doc below)
Primary Objective:
I. To evaluate recurrence-free survival (RFS) in participants with resected pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) randomized to treatment with capecitabine + temozolomide (CAPTEM) compared to observation only.
Secondary Objectives:
I. To evaluate overall survival (OS) in participants randomized to treatment with CAPTEM compared to observation only.
II. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of CAPTEM compared to observation only.
There is no proven additional treatment after surgery for people with high-risk pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Most often, doctors watch a patient’s condition after surgery and treat symptoms as needed. This trial is a way to find out if chemotherapy after surgery is a better treatment plan for people with high-risk tumors.
1. SWOG Description
2. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier – NCT05040360
3. Zaidi score – see here
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided in the clinical trials document. It’s very important to check the trial inclusion and exclusion criteria before making any contact. If you need questions, the articles here is very useful Questions to Ask About Clinical Trials | Cancer.Net
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