Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Examining the role of specific gene signaling in colorectal cancer

Official title: The Roles and Molecular Mechanism of Exosomal Circ-LRBA That Regulates miR-451/CRTC2 Signaling Axis in Colorectal Cancer Progression

Run by Qianfoshan Hospital · NCT05579353 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to understand how certain genes affect colorectal cancer to help doctors find better treatments and predict how patients will do after surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorQianfoshan Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Jinan, Lixia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2023
Main results expectedJune 30, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 13, 2022
Trial IDNCT05579353 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18-80 who have undergone radical resection for colorectal cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe comorbidities, those who refuse sample collection, or those with a history of neoadjuvant therapy are unlikely to benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on understanding the roles of exosomal Circ-LRBA and the 451/CRTC2 signaling axis in colorectal cancer. It aims to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying colorectal cancer progression and identify potential biomarkers that could aid in predicting patient prognosis. By analyzing gene expression changes in patients who have undergone radical surgical resection for colorectal cancer, the study seeks to enhance the selection of targeted therapies for better treatment outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to the identification of new biomarkers that improve treatment selection and outcomes for colorectal cancer patients.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies exploring molecular targets in colorectal cancer, this specific approach focusing on the Circ-LRBA and 451/CRTC2 signaling axis is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1.18-80 years old.

2.18.5 \< BMI \< 27.9.

3\. The surgical methods are radical resection of rectal cancer, resection of right colon cancer, resection of left colon cancer and radical resection of sigmoid colon cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Those who refuse to collect samples.
2. Patients with severe dysfunction of coagulation, hepatorenal dysfunction or severe cardiopulmonary diseases.
3. Patients who has a history of neoadjuvant radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
4. Combining with distant multiple metastases of tumor

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University
    Jinan, Lixia, China
    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.
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