Blood test after liver surgery could personalize chemo for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05062317
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a blood test that detects tiny bits of tumor DNA (ctDNA) after liver surgery can help doctors decide who needs more chemotherapy. About 120 adults with colorectal cancer that spread to the liver will have their ctDNA levels checked after surgery. Those with detectable ctDNA (higher risk) will get stronger chemo, while those without may avoid unnecessary treatment. The goal is to see if this approach improves the chance of being cancer-free one year later.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥18 years of age with CLM undergoing elective hepatectomy with curative intent (primary colorectal primary cancer previously removed OR being removed at time of hepatectomy) after preoperative chemotherapy (i.e., FOLFOX/FOLFIRI +/- bevacizumab or panitumumab/cetuximab) from 07/01/2021 - 12/31/2023 * Must receive ≥ 4 cycles of preoperative chemotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with primary colorectal tumor that will remain in situ * Inability to undergo postoperative chemotherapy, or postoperative chemotherapy not planned a priori * Unwilling/unable to undergo blood draws for ctDNA, patient or provider-determined * Other active malignancies requiring treatment * Women who are pregnant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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