Urine sensor could replace needles for cancer monitoring
NCT ID NCT01693861
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether special sensors could measure changes in urine chemicals to track how chemotherapy affects cancer growth. Researchers collected daily urine samples from 16 people with metastatic colorectal cancer before and after starting chemotherapy. The goal was to see if this non-invasive method could replace frequent blood tests or scans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple urine test to monitor how well chemotherapy is working without invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early observational study with only 16 participants. The urine sensor technology is still experimental and may not prove reliable enough for clinical use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Oct 2012
- Finished
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Feb 2015
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated at the Department of Medical Oncology of Paul Brousse Hospital
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically-confirmed metastatic colorectal cancer; * 0 to 3 prior chemotherapy lines; * Signed informed consent; * Good understanding of the protocol and of the follow-up; * Estimated life expectancy exceeding 3 months; * At least one measurable metastatic lesion (RECIST criteria); * Performance Status (WHO) of 0 to 2; * Good haematological, hepatic and renal functions. Exclusion Criteria: * More than 2 surgical resections of metastases from colorectal cancer; * Poor performance status (\>2); * Poor haematological, hepatic or renal functions; * Uncontrolled chronic disease; * Serious unhealed wound, ulcer or fracture within the previous month; * Clinical or laboratory finding suggesting possible abnormalities in nucleosides urinary excretion; * Pregnancy or breast-feeding during the previous month; * Transmeridian trip of more than 4 time zones within the prior 2 weeks; * Person with legal restriction to participate into clinical research, according to the current law in France.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Paul Brousse Hospital
Villejuif, 94807, France
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