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Diagnostic and Prognosis Value of Circulating DNA for CRC Patients' Surveillance After Curative Treatment

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
Genetic: ccfDNA analysis
Registration Number
NCT02813928
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Limoges
Brief Summary

Inspite of curative treatment 30-50% patients with ColoRectal Cancer (CRC) develop tumor relapse during the first 3 years after treatment of the primary tumor. Treatment of relapses is based on surgical resection, when possible, chemotherapy and targeted therapies. To detect recurrences or metastases, a surveillance strategy is recommended for patients able to withstand complementary treatment during a five-year period. Over this period, the probability of one false-positive result is 87%. Considering that less than 10% of recurrent patients are suitable for potentially curative treatment and that more intensive programs enable an increase of the overall rate of curative resection but do not result in reduced mortality, less time and cost-consuming, tailored follow-up is necessary. The level of circulating ccfDNA, defined as extra cellular DNA, increases in CRC patients. The Inplex® method could validate the use of ccfDNA as a cancer biomarker in terms of prognosis and surveillance.

Tubes for ccfDNA analysis will be taken during medical examination at the same time of the CEA dosage (if it was not made before the consultation). Cryotubes of plasma will be sent for analysis in the laboratory INSERM (National Health Institute) of Montpellier and the remaining plasma will be kept in biological collection.

Patients will have a consultation of follow-up every 3-4 months during which the dosage of CEA and ccfDNA will be realized as well as a medical examination, a general examination (weight, size, and blood pressure), an evaluation of the indices of performance status and a nutritional evaluation in case of loss of weight.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
473
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Primary diagnosis of stages II and III CRC:
  • is already operated and histological proven (biopsy at least)
  • is patient that must be operated: curative treatment for stages II and III CRC
  • Patient benefiting from a program personalized by care
  • Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient already treated for stages II and III CRC and in surveillance
  • Patient with indication or with palliative treatment
  • Pregnant or nursing patients
  • Known pregnancy
  • Difficulties to understand the protocol
  • Patients under protection measure (guardianship, curatorship, protection of justice)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ccfDNA analysisccfDNA analysisThe level of circulating ccfDNA, defined as extra cellular DNA, increases in CRC patients. The Inplex® method could validate the use of ccfDNA as a cancer biomarker in terms of prognosis and surveillance.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The presence of recurrences detected for patients curatively treated for a CRC stages II and III within the 3 years of follow-up.3 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (19)

Bordeaux University Hospital

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Bordeaux, France

Les Cèdres clinical

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Brive-la-Gaillarde, France

Brive Hospital

🇫🇷

Brive, France

Cahors Hospital

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Cahors, France

Clermont Ferrand University Hospital

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Clermont-Ferrand, France

La marche clinical

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Guéret, France

Gueret Hospital

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Guéret, France

Limoges Hospital

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Limoges, France

Montpellier University Hospital

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Montpellier, France

Moulins Hospital

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Moulins, France

Saint Antoine AP-HP

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Paris, France

Perigueux clinical

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Périgueux, France

Périgueux Hospital

🇫🇷

Périgueux, France

Sainte feyre Hospital

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Sainte feyre, France

Saint Junien Hospital

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Saint-Junien, France

Vichy Hospital

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Vichy, France

Aurillac Hospital

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Aurillac, France

Bergonie institute

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Bordeaux, France

Montpellier Institute

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Montpellier, France

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