Comprehensive Biomarker Network for Diagnostic, Prognostic and Predictive Roles in Colorectal Cancer
This phase 1 study aims to identify a comprehensive biomarker network for diagnostic purposes in colorectal cancer, focusing on predicting postoperative early recurrence.
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Colonic Diseases+11
+ Digestive System Diseases
+ Digestive System Neoplasms
Diagnostic Study
Summary
Study start date: June 1, 2012
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most frequent malignancies and is also the third major cause of cancer-related death in Taiwan, with over 11,000 new cases of CRC were diagnosed and more than 4,400 Taiwanese died from CRC in 2008 (Department of Health). CRC is regarded as the accumulation of acquired genetic and epigenetic changes causing disorders in cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis resulting in transformation of normal colonic epithelium to colon adenocarcinoma. Recent basic and clinical research on the circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in CRC patients takes potential diagnostics, prognosis, and applications into consideration, especially the molecular detection of CTCs in peripheral blood. Moreover, identification of therapeutic targets on CTCs and real-time monitoring of CTCs in cancer patients undergoing systemic therapy are the most important future clinical applications. The investigators divide the current project into three dimensions to include all the biomarkers related to diagnostic, prognostic and predictive roles for the potential clinical implication. Sub-project 1: prognostic validation and economic evaluation of biochips/biomarkers. Sub-project 2: evaluation of biomarkers for tailored therapy. Sub-project 3: identification and validation of novel biomarkers for early detection. After accomplishment of three sub-projects, a comprehensive network including early diagnostic, prognostic and predictive biomarkers/biochips for high-risk screening, postoperative surveillance, therapeutic strategies of CRC patients will be formed.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.300 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Diagnostic Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 20 to 90 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
Kaohsiung City, TaiwanOpen Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital in Google Maps