NCT02842203

Brief Summary

This observational study will evaluate circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) as a prognostic marker and as a monitor of disease recurrence in stage III colorectal cancer (CRC).

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
137

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
4mo left

Started Sep 2016

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress97%
Sep 2016Sep 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 20, 2016

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 22, 2016

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2016

Completed
10 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2026

Expected
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2026

Last Updated

November 6, 2025

Status Verified

November 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

10 years

First QC Date

July 20, 2016

Last Update Submit

November 4, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

colorectal cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • ctDNA assessment and relation to clinical outcome

    The relationship between ctDNA and survival (both progression-free and overall) will be evaluated. Both the total load of ctDNA and the specific mutation(s) identified will be evaluated.

    up to 5 years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • ctDNA versus CEA

    up to 5 years

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients who present in a UPMC Cancer Center and meet the criteria for this study will be approached by their treating physician about participation.

You may qualify if:

  • Men and women with CRC Stage III A, B, or C
  • Age ≥18 years
  • Willingness to provide blood samples for research purposes
  • Ability to understand written informed consent document, and written informed consent provided

You may not qualify if:

  • Blood sampling would compromise patients overall health such as presence of severe anemia
  • Unable to give informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Borhani AA, Zhang P, Diergaarde B, Darwiche S, Chuperlovska K, Wang SC, Schoen RE, Su GL. Role of tumor-specific and whole-body imaging biomarkers for prediction of recurrence in patients with stage III colorectal cancer. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2025 May;50(5):1907-1915. doi: 10.1007/s00261-024-04656-3. Epub 2024 Nov 2.

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

blood samples; formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor blocks

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal Diseases

Study Officials

  • Robert Schoen, MD

    University of Pittsburgh

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor of Medicine & Epidemiology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 20, 2016

First Posted

July 22, 2016

Study Start

September 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Last Updated

November 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

De-identified individual participant data will be made available according to NIH data sharing policies.

Time Frame
De-identified individual participant data will be made available according to NIH data sharing policies.
Access Criteria
De-identified individual participant data will be made available according to NIH data sharing policies.

Locations