Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Understanding how the immune environment affects chemotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer

Official title: Tumor Immune Microenvironment Involvement in Colorectal Cancer Chemoresistance Mechanisms: a Patient-derived Tumoroids Prospective Collection From Systemic Treatment Naive Tumors

Run by University Hospital, Grenoble · NCT05038358 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to understand how the immune system around colorectal cancer affects how well chemotherapy works, aiming to help patients who are about to have surgery and haven't started treatment yet.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Grenoble
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Grenoble)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 12, 2022
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2028
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedMay 19, 2026
Trial IDNCT05038358 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with colorectal adenocarcinoma who are scheduled for immediate surgical resection and have not received prior chemotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, minors, or have certain viral infections (HIV, HBV, HCV) 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 observational study aims to investigate the mechanisms of chemoresistance in colorectal cancer by developing tumoroids from fresh human primary colonic tumor tissue. It focuses on the role of the immune microenvironment in influencing tumor response to chemotherapy. By analyzing these tumoroids, researchers hope to identify new predictive markers for treatment response and develop personalized medicine strategies. The study targets patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma who are scheduled for surgical resection and have not yet received chemotherapy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for colorectal cancer patients, enhancing their response to chemotherapy.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in understanding tumor microenvironments and their impact on treatment responses.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Male and female over 18 years old.
* Managed at the CHUGA for a colorectal adenocarcinoma
* With an indication for immediate surgical resection as part of the care.
* Patient naive from neo-adjuvant chemotherapy
* Patient did not object to the CRC-ORGA-2 study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients protected by law (pregnant or breastfeeding women, minors, patients under guardianship or trusteeship, persons deprived of their liberty or hospitalized under duress).
* Patients with positive HIV, HBV, HCV serology.

Where it's running

  • University Hospital of Grenoble Alpes
    Grenoble, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Gael Roth, Md, Phd — university hospital of Grenoble alpes
  • Study coordinator: Gael Roth, Md, Phd
  • Email: GRoth@chu-grenoble.fr
  • Phone: 04 76 76 51 68

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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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