NCT05774561

Brief Summary

This trial will evaluate the possible benefits and the performance of liquid biopsies in HPV-associated cancer treatment monitoring. This study aims to find a combination of an adequately sensitive and specific sampling method and biomarkers for early risk stratification of disease recurrence.

Trial Health

77
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
480

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
7mo left

Started Jun 2022

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress87%
Jun 2022Dec 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2022

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 24, 2023

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 17, 2023

Completed
3.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 31, 2026

Expected
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

February 12, 2026

Status Verified

July 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

January 24, 2023

Last Update Submit

February 10, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

human papillomavirusHPVliquid biopsiescervicovaginal swabcervical canceroropharyngeal cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Dynamics of HPV infection in cervical cancer patients during 4-year follow-up.

    HPV-status in liquid biopsies collected during pre-treatment, post-treatment and follow-up check-ups.

    4 years

  • Dynamics of HPV infection in oropharyngeal cancer patients during 4-year follow-up.

    HPV-status in liquid biopsies collected during pre-treatment, post-treatment and follow-up check-ups.

    4 years

  • Dynamics of circulating tumor (ct) HPV DNA in oropharyngeal cancer patients.

    Correlation of plasmatic ct HPV DNA level with cancer patient´s prognosis.

    4 years

  • Dynamics of circulating tumor (ct) HPV DNA in cervical cancer patients

    Correlation of plasmatic ct HPV DNA level with patient´s prognosis

    4 years

  • Analysis of the mutational landscape of oropharyngeal cancer cases.

    Correlation of tumor mutational burden (TMB) with cancer patient´s prognosis.

    4 years

  • Analysis of the mutational landscape of cervical cancer cases.

    Correlation of tumor mutational burden (TMB) with cancer patient´s prognosis.

    4 years

Study Arms (2)

Arm A - Oropharyngeal cancer patients

In total, approx. 200 OPC cancer patients will be enrolled in the study Arm A, with both prospective and retrospective parts enrolling 100 OPC patients. The Arm A will enroll patients from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Olomouc. Pre-treatment primary samples of fresh or FFPE tissue samples will be collected. Liquid biopsies (gargle lavage, oropharyngeal smear, breath condensate, and blood sample) will be collected. Obtained samples will be tested by CE-IVD (device complies with European in vitro diagnostic Directive) marked HPV diagnostic test. A laboratory developed digital droplet PCR assay will be used for ct HPV DNA detection. Sampling will be performed at pre \& post treatment check-ups, and every 3 months for 3 years and every 6 months for 2 years.

Diagnostic Test: Arm A - Diagnostic test: HPV detection in liquid biopsies

Arm B - Cervical cancer patients

Into the study Arm B will be enrolled 80 patients with CC and 120 patients with HSIL, and 80 patients will be enrolled into the retrospective part. The Arm B will enroll patients from the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Olomouc. Pre-treatment primary samples of fresh or FFPE tissue samples will be collected. Liquid biopsies (cervicovaginal swab and blood sample) will be collected. Obtained samples will be tested by CE-IVD marked HPV diagnostic test. A laboratory developed digital droplet PCR assay will be used for ct HPV DNA detection. Sampling will be performed at pre \& post treatment check-ups, and every 3 months for 2 years and every 6 months for 3 years.

Diagnostic Test: Arm B - Diagnostic test: HPV detection in liquid biopsies

Interventions

Patients will be asked to perform self-collection of gargle lavage samples. Oropharyngeal swabs, breath condensate, and blood samples will be taken by trained clinicians.

Arm A - Oropharyngeal cancer patients

Patients will be asked to perform cervicovaginal self-sampling using Evalyn Brush. Blood samples will be taken by trained clinicians.

Arm B - Cervical cancer patients

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Oropharyngeal cancer patients, Cervical cancer patients

You may qualify if:

  • Women diagnosed with CC/HSIL. Men and women diagnosed with OPC. Patients must agree with study enrollment and must sign study informed consent.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Hospital Olomouc

Olomouc, 77900, Czechia

RECRUITING

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

gargle lavage samples, oropharyngeal swabs, breath condensate, blood samples

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Uterine Cervical NeoplasmsUterine Cervical DysplasiaOropharyngeal NeoplasmsPapillomavirus Infections

Interventions

Liquid Biopsy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Uterine NeoplasmsGenital Neoplasms, FemaleUrogenital NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsUterine Cervical DiseasesUterine DiseasesGenital Diseases, FemaleFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesGenital DiseasesPrecancerous ConditionsPharyngeal NeoplasmsOtorhinolaryngologic NeoplasmsHead and Neck NeoplasmsPharyngeal DiseasesStomatognathic DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesSexually Transmitted Diseases, ViralSexually Transmitted DiseasesCommunicable DiseasesInfectionsDNA Virus InfectionsVirus DiseasesTumor Virus InfectionsDisease AttributesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BiopsyCytodiagnosisCytological TechniquesClinical Laboratory TechniquesDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisSpecimen HandlingInvestigative Techniques

Study Officials

  • Marian Hajduch, MD., PhD.

    IMTM, Palacky University in Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Marian Hajduch, MD., PhD.

CONTACT

Vladimira Koudelakova, MSc, Ph.D.

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
OTHER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 24, 2023

First Posted

March 17, 2023

Study Start

June 1, 2022

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

February 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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