Evaluation of a Model for the Early Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer by the Detection of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5-hmC) in Plasma Cell-free DNA to the Community Colorectal Cancer Screening Program (METHOD-3)

November 26, 2022 updated by: Xu jianmin, Fudan University

Evaluation of a Model for the Early Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer by the Detection of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5-hmC) in Plasma Cell-free DNA to the Community Colorectal Cancer Screening Program in Xuhui District, Shanghai

The incidence rate and mortality of colorectal cancer are increasing year by year. Most colorectal cancer develops from colorectal adenoma and is a disease that can be prevented and controlled. Thanks to early screening, the incidence rate and mortality of colorectal cancer have declined year by year. However, due to poor compliance with colonoscopy and the lack of efficient and convenient early screening methods, it is difficult to screen for colorectal cancer in China. According to the data from Shanghai Xuhui District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the proportion of colonoscopies in high-risk groups for colorectal cancer is less than 18%.

This project plans to use the latest colorectal cancer screening technology, namely, 5hmC detection in peripheral blood and DNA methylation detection in feces, for those who are positive in the colorectal cancer incidence risk questionnaire or fecal occult blood in Xuhui District, Shanghai. It is strongly recommended that subjects with positive screening should undergo colonoscopy, to effectively improve the rate of colonoscopy and the early diagnosis rate of colorectal cancer. At the same time, to explore the screening efficiency of the early diagnosis model of 5hmC cancer.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

10000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

    • Shanghai
      • Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200032
        • Recruiting
        • Community Health Centers in Xuhui District
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Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

50 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Residents of Xuhui District, Shanghai, who are initially screened as high-risk for colorectal cancer by Shanghai Xuhui District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and do not receive a colonoscopy. People who are willing to accept the screening program.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 50 years old and<75 years old;

    • The initial screening was positive (fecal occult blood or colorectal cancer risk questionnaire was positive); ③ Receive sample collection; ④ Sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

① History of colorectal cancer, colorectal adenoma, and treatment;

  • Enteroscopy was performed after the initial screening was positive; ③ The subject or family members could not understand the conditions and objectives of the study or refused to participate in the study.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
High-risk residents

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Proportion of subjects receiving colonoscopy
Time Frame: Three years
Proportion of subjects receiving colonoscopy
Three years
Proportion of subjects suffering early colorectal cancer
Time Frame: Three years
Proportion of stageⅠcancer in total colorectal cancer
Three years
Sensitivity and specificity of the model in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer and adenoma
Time Frame: Three years
Sensitivity and specificity of the model in the diagnosis of colorectal cancer and adenoma
Three years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jianmin Xu, M.D., PhD, Fudan University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 20, 2022

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

February 1, 2025

Study Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 26, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 26, 2022

First Posted (Estimate)

December 6, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 6, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 26, 2022

Last Verified

November 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • METHOD-3

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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