Analysis of liver metastasis in colorectal cancer

Integrative Analysis of CRC Liver Metastasis

Observational Shanghai 10th People's Hospital · NCT02917707

This study is looking at the differences in proteins between normal colorectal tissue and colorectal cancer tissue with and without liver metastasis to see how these changes might help understand the disease better.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorShanghai 10th People's Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations2 sites (Ganzhou, Jiangxi and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT02917707 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on the integrative analysis of liver metastasis in colorectal cancer (CRC) by examining the proteomes of paired normal colorectal tissues and CRC tissues with or without liver metastasis. The methodology includes sequencing transcriptomes, whole exome sequencing, and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array profiling for triplets of normal colorectal tissue, primary CRC, and its matched liver metastasis. Additionally, the study will analyze genomic data from CRC previously characterized by The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) to conduct comprehensive proteogenomic analyses.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 75 years or younger with histologically confirmed colorectal cancer and a WHO performance status of 0 or 1.

Not a fit: Patients over 75 years old, those with severe organ dysfunction, or those who have received prior cancer chemotherapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of CRC liver metastasis, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in analyzing CRC and its metastasis, but this specific integrative approach is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≤ 75 years with histologically proven CRC
* No severe major organ dysfunction
* WHO performance status of 0 or 1
* No prior cancer chemotherapy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 76
* Severe major organ dysfunction
* World Health Organization (WHO) performance status of \>1
* Prior cancer chemotherapy

Where this trial is running

Ganzhou, Jiangxi and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions MetastasisCRCliver metastasis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.