Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

ctDNA-guided anti-EGFR retreatment in metastatic colorectal cancer

Official title: Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of ctDNA-driven Selection for Anti-EGFR Retreatment in a Real World Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients Cohort

Run by Niguarda Hospital · NCT07536113 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will see if using a ctDNA blood test to pick people with metastatic colorectal cancer for anti‑EGFR retreatment leads to better treatment outcomes.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorNiguarda Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Milan, Italia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2024
Main results expectedMay 1, 2026
Study endsSeptember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedApril 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT07536113 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (≥18) with MSS, RAS/BRAF wild‑type metastatic colorectal cancer who were screened by ctDNA within the MEN1611‑02 program and have available outcome data after the ctDNA draw.

Probably not a fit

Patients without ctDNA screening or without outcome data after the ctDNA draw, those enrolled and treated within the MEN1611‑02 interventional trial, or patients with non‑wild‑type RAS/BRAF or MSI‑high tumors would not be candidates for inclusion or likely to benefit from this analysis.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a retrospective, observational, international multicenter effort to collect clinical, molecular and outcome data from MSS, RAS/BRAF wild‑type metastatic colorectal cancer patients who were screened by ctDNA within the MEN1611‑02 protocol. The study compiles archival tissue and liquid biopsy molecular profiles (RAS/BRAF/PIK3CA), timing of sample collection, patient demographics, ECOG performance status, metastasis sites, prior treatments and the first treatment given after the ctDNA draw. Responses will be recorded using RECIST v1.1 and outcomes will include response rate, disease control rate, duration of response, progression‑free survival, time‑to‑treatment failure and overall survival. Analyses will compare real‑world outcomes for patients selected or not selected for anti‑EGFR retreatment based on ctDNA findings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help clinicians use a simple blood test to identify patients likely to benefit from anti‑EGFR retreatment, avoiding ineffective therapy and tailoring care.

How similar studies have gone: Smaller studies and emerging clinical reports have shown promise for ctDNA‑guided anti‑EGFR rechallenge, but the approach remains exploratory and not yet definitively proven.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria

1. Patients diagnosed with MSS RAS and BRAF wild-type (on solid tissue) mCRC and screened by ctDNA within the MEN1611-02 clinical trial;
2. Informed consent signature from alive patient;
3. Availability of clinical data detailing the outcome to the first treatment received by patients following the blood draw for ctDNA analysis performed as per screening procedures within the MEN1611-02 clinical trial;
4. Signed informed consent for molecular screening within the MEN1611-02 clinical trial.
5. Age ≥ 18.

Exclusion criteria

1. No data available detailing the outcome to the first treatment received by patients following the blood draw for ctDNA analysis performed as per screening procedures within the MEN1611-02 clinical trial.
2. Patients enrolled and treated within the MEN1611-02 clinical trial.

Where it's running

  • ASST GOM Niguarda
    Milan, Italia, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.