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Therapy Name | Capecitabine + Radiotherapy + Valproic acid |
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Therapy Description | |
Drug Name | Trade Name | Synonyms | Drug Classes | Drug Description |
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Capecitabine | Xeloda | R340 | Chemotherapy - Antimetabolite 14 | Xeloda (capecitabine) is an antimetabolite that when activated to 5-FU ultimately inhibits DNA synthesis and cell division (NCI Drug Dictionary). |
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Valproic acid | Stavzor | Depacon|Valproate Sodium|Depakene | HDAC Inhibitor 45 | Valproic acid inhibits HDAC activity, potentially resulting in decreased angiogenesis, increased tumor cell differentiation, and reduced tumor growth (PMID: 11742974, PMID: 14978230). Valproic acid is FDA-approved for use in treating seizures (FDA.gov). |
Molecular Profile | Indication/Tumor Type | Response Type | Therapy Name | Approval Status | Evidence Type | Efficacy Evidence | References |
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Clinical Trial | Phase | Therapies | Title | Recruitment Status | Covered Countries | Other Countries |
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NCT01898104 | Phase Ib/II | Capecitabine + Radiotherapy Radiotherapy + Valproic acid Capecitabine + Radiotherapy + Valproic acid Radiotherapy | Preoperative Valproic Acid and Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer (V-shoRT-R3) | Recruiting | ITA | 0 |