Diagnostic Accuracy of M3 in Predicting Colorectal Advanced Adenoma Recurrence (M3-AA)
M3-AA
A Prospective Study to Assess the Diagnostic Accuracy of a Panel of Bacterial Gene Markers (M3) in Predicting Colorectal Advanced Adenoma Recurrence
1 other identifier
observational
600
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The investigators aim to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of FIT and the novel panel of four bacterial gene markers collectively named as M3, to detect recurrent advanced adenomas in patients with history of colonic adenomas.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Dec 2021
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 21, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
December 3, 2021
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
December 13, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 15, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 15, 2025
CompletedAugust 27, 2024
August 1, 2024
3 years
November 21, 2021
August 26, 2024
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Sensitivity of the panel of bacterial gene markers (M3) or FIT in detection of recurrent colonic advanced adenomas
The proportion of subjects with true positive results of either M3 or FIT among those with one of more advanced adenomas detected during the surveillance colonoscopy examination at year 3
3 years
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Sensitivity for advanced adenomas (year 3)
3 years
Sensitivity for non-advanced adenomas (year 3)
3 years
Sensitivity for all adenomas (year 3)
3 years
Specificity (year 3)
3 years
Study Arms (1)
History of colorectal adenomas group
Subjects with known colorectal adenomas at the index colonoscopy
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Subeject with history of colorectal adenomas
You may qualify if:
- Known colorectal adenomas during index colonoscopy;
- Available baseline M3 and FIT results before index colonoscopy;
- Aged ≥18 years old;
- Written informed consent obtained.
You may not qualify if:
- Refusal or unfit to undergo surveillance colonoscopy;
- Incomplete colonoscopy, incomplete removal of colorectal adenomas, or inadequate bowel preparation (defined as Boston Bowel Preparation Scale score 0 or 1 in any colonic segment) at index colonoscopy;
- Previous colonic resection;
- Personal history of colorectal cancer;
- Personal history of polyposis syndrome;
- Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease;
- Known pregnancy or lactation;
- Advanced comorbid conditions (defined as American Society of Anesthesiologists grade 4 or above);
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Related Publications (12)
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PMID: 24658694BACKGROUND
Biospecimen
Stool sample
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Resident Specialist
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 21, 2021
First Posted
December 3, 2021
Study Start
December 13, 2021
Primary Completion
December 15, 2024
Study Completion
June 15, 2025
Last Updated
August 27, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-08
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share
There is no plan to share individual participant data to other researchers