Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 75

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorPeking Union Medical College Hospital
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2021
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2025
Study endsSeptember 1, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 4, 2024
Trial IDNCT05424692 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

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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

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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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.