NCT05144152

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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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
600

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2021

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 21, 2021

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 3, 2021

Completed
10 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 13, 2021

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 15, 2024

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 15, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

August 27, 2024

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

November 21, 2021

Last Update Submit

August 26, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

FITBacterial markerColonoscopy

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

Diagnostic Test: M3Diagnostic Test: FIT

Interventions

M3DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

A panel of four bacterial gene markers (Fn, m3, Ch and Bc)

History of colorectal adenomas group
FITDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

faecal immunochemical test

History of colorectal adenomas group

Eligibility Criteria

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

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

RECRUITING

Related Publications (12)

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Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

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

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