cfDNA Testing for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Treatment Response

Development of a cfDNA 5mC/5hmC-based Biomarker Panel to Predict Targeted Therapy Efficacy in mCRC

Recruiting Observational Study
CRC (Colorectal Cancer)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
500 (estimated)
Sponsor
City of Hope Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have received specific targeted therapies. Participants will provide a blood sample to help researchers understand how to predict treatment responses based on blood DNA markers.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma.
  • I have received EGFR-targeted therapy or VEGF-targeted therapy.
  • I have a blood sample available for testing.
  • I have undergone a radiologic response evaluation.
  • I know my RAS/BRAF mutation status.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have low-quality or low-amount cfDNA.
  • I have a non-adenocarcinoma type of cancer.
  • I have another active cancer.
  • I have an active inflammatory or autoimmune disease.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The EpiDRIVE study aims to identify cfDNA-based epigenetic determinants of response in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients treated with EGFR- or VEGF-targeted therapy. By integrating 5-methylcytosine (5mC) and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) profiling, this study seeks to develop a predictive biomarker panel capable of differentiating responders from non-responders to targeted therapy.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma (mCRC). * Received EGFR-targeted therapy (cetuximab/panitumumab) or VEGF-targeted therapy (bevacizumab). * Availability of pre-treatment plasma sample for cfDNA analysis. * Documented radiologic response evaluation …
Contacts

Ajay Goel, PhD

626-359-8111

ajgoel@coh.org

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