Biological Collection to Help Create Models for Digestive Cancers and IBD
Official title: Establishment of a Biological Collection to Develop Translational Preclinical Models for the Study of Tumors and Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT07782203 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers are gathering tissue and biological samples from patients with inflammatory bowel disease or digestive cancers to build personalized models and test new therapies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 18, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07782203 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with IBD or digestive tract cancers who are already scheduled for digestive endoscopy or surgery as part of their standard care.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients not undergoing endoscopy or surgery or without the specified conditions may not benefit from this collection.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study focuses on creating a biological collection from patients with IBD and various digestive cancers to develop translational preclinical models. The models use patient tissues and sera to study tumor ecosystems, screen candidate therapies, and predict responses to treatments in a personalized context. The approach aims to address limitations of animal models by using autologous materials to better reflect human disease biology. The study envisions ex vivo tumor modeling and therapy screening to advance understanding and therapeutic development for GI tract diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the collection could accelerate the testing of new treatments tailored to individual patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work using patient-derived materials has yielded valuable insights, though translating autologous models to wide clinical practice remains an ongoing area of research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with IBD and for whom a digestive endoscopy +/- echo-endoscopy or gastrointestinal tract surgery is planned as part of care. * Diagnosed with digestive tract cancer on IBD and for whom a digestive endoscopy +/- echo-endoscopy or gastrointestinal tract surgery is planned as part of care. * Diagnosed with digestive cancer (esophagus, stomach, colon/rectum) and for whom a digestive endoscopy +/- echo-endoscopy or gastrointestinal tract surgery is planned as part of care. * Diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus and for whom a digestive endoscopy +/- echo-endoscopy or gastrointestinal tract surgery is planned as part of care Exclusion Criteria: * All other
Where it's running
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Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Thomas BAUMERT
- Email: thomas.baumert@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 0033368853703
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.