Testing drug sensitivity in micro tumors to guide treatment for colorectal cancer
Official title: Vitro 3D Drug Sensitivity Detection of Micro Tumor (PTC) Combined with Tumor Whole Exon (WES) Sequencing Technology to Guide Postoperative Adjuvant Treatment Strategy and Prognosis of Colorectal Cancer
Run by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · NCT05424692 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a new 3D drug sensitivity test on tiny tumors can help guide better treatment decisions for people with colorectal cancer after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Peking Union Medical College Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 4, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05424692 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients aged 18 to 75 with histologically or cytologically diagnosed colorectal cancer who require adjuvant therapy after surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with metastatic disease, those unable to provide tumor samples, or individuals with severe comorbidities 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 aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a 3D drug sensitivity test on micro tumors (PTC) in guiding postoperative adjuvant treatment strategies for colorectal cancer. Patients aged 18 to 75 with colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned to either a PTC drug sensitivity test group or a control group that follows standard clinical practices. The study will compare clinical outcomes between the two groups, focusing on disease-free survival rates over three years. The goal is to provide real-world data supporting the use of this technology for personalized treatment approaches in colorectal cancer.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more personalized and effective treatment strategies for colorectal cancer patients, improving their chances of disease-free survival.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of drug sensitivity testing in cancer treatment is gaining traction, this specific approach using micro tumors in a 3D context is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 \~ 75 years old, regardless of gender * Patients with colorectal cancer diagnosed by histopathology or cytology * Colorectal cancer patients who need adjuvant therapy after radical surgery and have not received neoadjuvant therapy * Having at least one assessable tumor focus * ECoG physical condition score ≤ 2 points * Voluntarily participate and sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with metastasis * Patients who cannot obtain tumor samples * Pregnant and lactating women * Patients with poor compliance * Patients with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications who cannot receive adjuvant treatment * Patients with other malignant tumors * Suffering from serious mental and nervous system diseases * The researchers believe that patients should not be selected for this study
Where it's running
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Guole Lin
- Email: linguole@126.com
- Phone: 13801081483
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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.