Screening for KRAS G12C mutations in metastatic colorectal cancer
Official title: Interventional IVD Study Testing DNA From Tumor Tissue Biopsies From mCRC Patients to Determine KRAS G12C Mutation Status for the Inclusion in the Amgen Clinical Trial, 20210081 for the Clinical Performance of Therascreen® KRAS RGQ PCR Kit
Run by QIAGEN Gaithersburg, Inc · NCT06645236 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new kit to find out if people with metastatic colorectal cancer have a specific mutation so they can join a trial looking at a new treatment combination.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | QIAGEN Gaithersburg, Inc Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | Panitumumab, Bevacizumab |
| Locations | 1 site (Manchester, Manchester) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 22, 2023 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | August 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06645236 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are treatment-naïve patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have a KRAS G12C mutation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without the KRAS G12C mutation or those who have previously received treatment for mCRC may not 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 study utilizes the therascreen KRAS RGQ PCR Kit to identify patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have KRAS G12C mutation positive tumors. The results will be used to enroll eligible patients in Amgen's Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of sotorasib in combination with other treatments. Approximately 450 patients from 31 countries will participate, and the study aims to establish the clinical performance of the therascreen kit as a companion diagnostic for mCRC. The trial will be conducted in conjunction with the Phase 3 study to streamline patient identification and enrollment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable method for identifying mCRC patients who may benefit from targeted treatment with sotorasib.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar companion diagnostic approaches, indicating potential for this method.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects who consent to participate in the eligibility screen for Protocol 20210081 will have their tumor tissue tested for the presence of KRAS G12C mutation under the proposed performance study. Exclusion Criteria: * There is no separate inclusion and exclusion criteria for the performance study.
Where it's running
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QIAGEN Gaithersburg, Inc
Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sarah Johnson, Dr.
- Email: sarah.johnson@qiagen.com
- Phone: 0044 07825866041
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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.