Plasma 5hmC Signatures as a Marker of Colorectal / Appendiceal Peritoneal Metastasis

December 2, 2025 updated by: University of Chicago

5-hydroxymethylation Signatures in Plasma Circulating Cell-free DNA as Markers for Tumor Burden and Recurrence in Appendiceal and Colorectal Peritoneal Metastasis

Patients with peritoneal metastasis of colorectal or high grade appendiceal origin who are candidates for cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) will be enrolled in this study. Blood collection for measurements of plasma cell-free DNA hydroxymethylation signatures will be performed at different time points, before and after surgery, in order to determine if plasma hydroxymethylation signatures are more sensitive than conventional tumor markers in identifying clinically detectable recurrence at 1 year after surgery.

Study Overview

Status

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Active, not recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This will be a prospective single arm biomarker (plasma-free DNA 5-hydroxymethylation) study. Fifty-five Adult patients with peritoneal metastases of colorectal and appendiceal origin who are candidates for a curative surgery and fulfill the inclusion criteria will be offered to participate in this study. In addition to the postoperative standard of care oncological surveillance of these patients which includes periodic physical examinations, cross sectional imaging studies (CT or MRI) and blood work for conventional tumor markers, serial measurements of plasma hydroxymethylation signatures will be performed. We will use a model developed in a separate pilot study to identify recurrent peritoneal metastasis based on 5hmC signatures. As part of this study, blood collection for measurements of plasma hydroxymethylation signatures of target genes will be performed at seven time points:

  • Just before surgery (During the preoperative clinic visit or at the operating room).
  • 5-7 days after surgery (just before hospital discharge).
  • 6 weeks after surgery (first postoperative clinic visit).
  • 3 months after surgery (second postoperative clinic visit).
  • 6 months after surgery (third postoperative clinic visit).
  • 9 months after surgery (fourth postoperative clinic visit).
  • 12 months after surgery (fifth postoperative clinic visit). Standard of care surveillance elements that include patient history and physical examination, conventional blood biomarkers (CEA, CA 19-9 and CA 125) and cross sectional imaging of the chest, abdomen and pelvis will be undertaken simultaneously at similar time points. We will then compare the sensitivities of DNA hydroxymethylation signatures and conventional blood biomarkers in diagnosing clinically detectable recurrence at 1 year after surgery. We hypothesize that plasma hydroxymethylation signatures have higher sensitivity in identifying clinically detectable recurrence when compared with conventional tumor markers (CEA, CA 19-9 and CA 125).

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

Enrollment

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55

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Illinois
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637
        • The University of Chicago

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients with peritoneal metastasis of colorectal or high grade appendiceal origin who are candidates for cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

I. Histologic proof of colorectal adenocarcinoma or high grade appendiceal tumors (appendiceal adenocarcinoma or ex-goblet adenocarcinoma Tang B or C).

II. Age ≥ 18 years. III. Patients with known peritoneal metastasis (PM) who are candidates for complete cytoreduction and HIPEC. Known PM - diagnosed previously by diagnostic laparoscopy / laparotomy or clear radiological evidence of PM.

IV. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy permitted. V. The patient is able to provide informed consent. VI. The patient is planned to undergo his / her postoperative surveillance at UCM, as this study's protocol requires multiple clinic visits.

VII. No evidence of systemic metastasis.

-

Exclusion Criteria:

Vulnerable subjects will not participate in this study.

Study Plan

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Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
clinically detectable recurrence at 1 year after surgery.
Time Frame: 5 years
  1. Clear radiological evidence of recurrent disease.
  2. Histopathological proof (by means of endoscopy, imaging guided biopsy or diagnostic surgery) of recurrent disease.
  3. A new lesion revealed by physical examination
5 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University of Chicago

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Bruce Bissonnette, MD, University Of Chicago

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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August 26, 2019

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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October 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

Study Completion

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October 31, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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November 6, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 6, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

First Posted

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November 8, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

Last Update Posted

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December 3, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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December 2, 2025

Last Verified

Last Verified

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December 1, 2025

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • IRB19-0913

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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