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Colorectal CancerNCT03173729

Point of Care Test to Diagnosed Colorectal Cancer and Polyps in Low Middle Income Countries

An observational study of Colorectal Cancer, run by Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital at 5 sites in Nigeria.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a-two phase study. Phase 1 will adapt a 3-metabolite biosensor that identifies patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and precancerous polyps to Nigerian patients. Phase 2 will pilot test and evaluate the point-of-care (POC) biosensor device in Nigeria. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Colorectal Cancer
What is being tested?
Biosensor Point of Care Device
How many people
926 participants
Where
5 sitesNigeria
Study dates
11 Feb 2017to 31 Dec 2023
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients in Phase 1 has a pathologic diagnosis of colon cancer (either by colonoscopy or resection specimens), or colonoscopy demonstrating adenomatous polyps or no colon premalignant or malignant pathology. Patients in Phase 2 are > 40 years of age with LGI bleeding, or at high-risk due to family history, or with a history of CRC

Who may be able to join

  • Patients > 40 years of age with LGI bleeding OR
  • Patients who are high risk due to family history of CRC
  • o Must be at most 10 years younger than when relative presented with CRC (for example, a patient with a relative diagnosed at age 40 with CRC will be eligible after age 30) OR
  • Patients with a diagnosis of stage I-III CRC who have no evidence of disease

Who cannot join

  • Patients who are unable to provide written informed consent;
  • Previous diagnosis, treatment, or surgery for any cancer other than CRC
  • Age younger than 40 years with no family history of CRC
  • Any significant medical comorbidities
  • Inability to provide a urine sample no fewer than 3 days before colonoscopy
  • Inability to fully complete the patient satisfaction survey tool
  • Diagnosis of or suspected inflammatory bowel disease.

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 1 country.

5 sites in 1 country

Nigeria5 sites
  • Endoscopy Unit, University College Hospital

    Ibadan, Osun State

  • Endoscopy Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals

    Ile-Ife, Osun State, 220005

  • Endoscopy Unit, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

    Ilorin, Kwara State

  • Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital

    Osogbo, Osun State

  • Federal Medical Center

    Owo, Ondo State

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About this study

Official title: Point of Care, Real-time Urine Metabolomics Test to Diagnose Colorectal Cancers and Polyps in Low and Middle Income Countries

This is a-two phase study. Phase 1 will adapt a 3-metabolite biosensor that identifies patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and precancerous polyps to Nigerian patients. Phase 2 will pilot test and evaluate the point-of-care (POC) biosensor device in Nigeria.

Read the detailed description

In Phase 1, urine will be collected from 450 Nigerian patients (150 with CRC, 150 with polyps, and 150 patients with no colon premalignant or malignant pathology. These samples will be used to refine a handheld biosensor. This handheld biosensor is intended to be a cost-effective POC diagnostic test highly sensitive for CRC in Nigerian patients.

In Phase 2, the biosensor device will be piloted in Nigeria with 75 patients that are high-risk for CRC.. After the pilot, POC test in real-time analysis on urine from 645 patients who are in one of three groups: 1.> 40 years of age with rectal bleeding; 2.a family history of CRC; 3. have a diagnosis of CRC. All patients will receive a colonoscopy. Beliefs and barriers related to urine testing for CRC will be investigated. Study will be completed within 5 years.

Being tested
Biosensor Point of Care Device
Medical subject headings
Colorectal Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Biosensor Point of Care DeviceDiagnostic test

    This device is a point of care urine-based metabolomic diagnostic test that detects metabolite biomarkers for CRC and polyps.

Study groups in NCT03173729
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Phase 1 Cohort 1CRC (n = 150)
Phase 1 Cohort 2Precancerous polyps (n = 150)
Phase 1 Cohort 3Normal controls (n = 150)
Phase 2 Field Test75 patients who are high risk for CRC as described in the eligibility
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Biosensor Point of Care Device
Phase 2 Validation Study Cohort 1Family history of CRC (n = 330)
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Biosensor Point of Care Device
Phase 2 Validation Study Cohort 2LGI bleeding (n = 240)
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Biosensor Point of Care Device
Phase 2 Validation Study Cohort 3Patients with history of CRC (n = 75)
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Biosensor Point of Care Device

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Sensitivity and specificity of a point of care device to diagnose colorectal cancer and polyps

    We have designed a urine-based point of care diagnostic test to risk-stratify patients at high-risk for colorectal cancer. that will have 50% specificity and 80% sensitivity among Nigerian targeted population.

    Measured: 5 years

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Number of patients that are willing to consider continued colorectal cancer surveillance with a urine point of care test.

    The barriers and attitudes of patients towards a point of care urine test will be used to predict how many patients are willing to use this methodology.

    Measured: 3 years

  2. Cost per patient of point of care urine test for diagnosing patients with colorectal cancer and polyps.

    The cost per patient will be determined using a cost effectiveness model already developed for the urine screening test in high-income countries.

    Measured: 3 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Jun 2017
  2. Study start11 Feb 2017
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2023
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2023

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
926 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03173729
Sponsor's protocol ID
ERC/2017/02/11
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
23 May 2017
Last updated
4 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Will follow the NIH/NCI approved guidelines

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Colorectal Cancer, run by Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital at 5 sites in Nigeria.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in Nigeria. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Sensitivity and specificity of a point of care device to diagnose colorectal cancer and polyps (time frame: 5 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Apr 2024.

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