Dr. John A. Ellerton
Claim this profileOptumCare Cancer Care at Fort Apache
Area of expertise
Breast Cancer
John A. Ellerton has run 28 trials for Breast Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Lung Cancer
John A. Ellerton has run 27 trials for Lung Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Affiliated Hospitals
OptumCare Cancer Care At Fort Apache
OptumCare Cancer Care At Charleston
Clinical Trials John A. Ellerton is currently running
Chemotherapy + Immunotherapy
for Esophageal and Gastric Cancer
This phase III trial compares the effect of modified fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan (mFOLFIRINOX) with or without nivolumab to the effect of modified fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium, and oxaliplatin (mFOLFOX) with or without nivolumab for the treatment of patients with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2 negative esophageal, gastroesophageal junction, or gastric adenocarcinoma. The usual approach for patients who are not in a study is treatment with FOLFOX with some receiving an immunotherapy drug, either nivolumab or pembrolizumab, in addition to FOLFOX chemotherapy. The usual approach is defined as care most people get for cancer in the stomach, esophagus, or gastroesophageal junction. Fluorouracil is in a class of medications called antimetabolites. It stops cells from making DNA and may kill tumor cells. Leucovorin in a class of medications called folic acid analogs. When used with fluorouracil it enhances the effects of this chemotherapy drug. Irinotecan is in a class of antineoplastic medications called topoisomerase I inhibitors. It blocks a certain enzyme needed for cell division and DNA repair, and may kill cancer cells. Oxaliplatin is in a class of medications called platinum-containing antineoplastic agents. It damages the cell's DNA and may kill cancer cells. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as nivolumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Some patients on this trial will receive nivolumab, in addition to mFOLFOX or mFOLFIRINOX chemotherapy. mFOLFIRINOX with or without nivolumab may be more effective than mFOLFOX with or without nivolumab by shrinking the tumor in patients with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic HER2-negative esophageal, gastroesophageal junction, or gastric adenocarcinoma.
Recruiting
2 awards
Phase 3
2 criteria
Multiple Targeted Therapies
for Meningioma
This trial studies four drugs to treat patients with worsening meningioma. These drugs work by blocking enzymes that the tumor cells need to grow. The trial focuses on patients whose tumors have specific genetic mutations.
Recruiting
1 award
Phase 2
10 criteria
More about John A. Ellerton
Clinical Trial Related
7 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 158 trials as a Principal Investigator · 40 Active Clinical Trials
Treatments John A. Ellerton has experience with
- Paclitaxel
- Nivolumab
- Carboplatin
- Fluorouracil
- Pembrolizumab
- Cisplatin
Breakdown of trials John A. Ellerton has run
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Cancer
Breast cancer
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does John A. Ellerton specialize in?
John A. Ellerton focuses on Breast Cancer and Lung Cancer. In particular, much of their work with Breast Cancer has involved Stage IV patients, or patients who are HER2 positive.
Is John A. Ellerton currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, John A. Ellerton is currently recruiting for 40 clinical trials in Las Vegas Nevada. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that John A. Ellerton has studied deeply?
Yes, John A. Ellerton has studied treatments such as Paclitaxel, Nivolumab, Carboplatin.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with John A. Ellerton?
Apply for one of the trials that John A. Ellerton is conducting.
What is the office address of John A. Ellerton?
The office of John A. Ellerton is located at: OptumCare Cancer Care at Fort Apache, Las Vegas, Nevada 89148 United States. This is the address for their practice at the OptumCare Cancer Care at Fort Apache.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.
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