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Molecular Screening for Lynch Syndrome in Denmark

Completed
Conditions
Lynch Syndrome
HNPCC
Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
Other: Observation
Registration Number
NCT01845753
Lead Sponsor
Vejle Hospital
Brief Summary

A clinically applicably strategy for molecular screening for Lynch Syndrome is being implemented in Denmark.

Based on sequential analysis with immunohistochemistry and methylation analysis, patients with possible hereditary colorectal cancer are identified. These patients are offered genetic risk assessment and counselling.

The study hypothesis is that molecular screening will identify more patients with Lynch Syndrome than the family history alone.

Prospective data collection is performed using established clinical databases.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
5000
Inclusion Criteria
  • Histological diagnosis of colorectal adenocarcinoma
  • Diagnosed at one of the departments of pathology in Denmark
Exclusion Criteria
  • None

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
All colorectal cancer patientsObservation-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of Lynch Syndrome in a population of primary colorectal cancer1 year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Department of Pathology

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Vejle, Denmark

Department of Clinical Genetics

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Vejle, Denmark

Vejle Hospital

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Vejle, Denmark

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