Scientists probe key protein in colorectal Cancer's spread to liver
NCT ID NCT07497789
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why colorectal cancer spreads to the liver. Researchers will collect tumor samples from 156 patients during surgery to study a protein called SMYD3. They believe SMYD3 helps cancer cells survive and grow in the liver by changing how cells use energy and handle stress. The goal is to find new ways to block this process and develop better treatments.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 156 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
This study is a multicenter prospective observational study and involves the collection of biological samples from patients undergoing surgery for CRC and/or liver metastases
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: Common criteria * Age ≥ 18 years. * Availability of residual tumor tissue from the surgical procedure that is not required for diagnostic purposes. * Signed written informed consent for the use of biological samples for research purposes. Cohort/Arm 1 (Colon-rectal tumor resection) \- Patients undergoing surgical resection of colorectal cancer. Cohort/Arm 2 (Primary tumor and liver metastases resection) - Patients undergoing surgical resection of the primary colorectal tumor and liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma. Cohort/Arm 3 (Liver metastases resection only) \- Patients undergoing surgical resection of liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma previously resected at the primary site. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years. * Undergoing surgical intervention for a malignancy other than those specified in the inclusion criteria. * Lack of signed informed consent
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