Cambridge Liquid Biopsy and Tumour Profiling Study for Patients on Experimental Therapeutics Trials (CALIBRATE)

July 19, 2019 updated by: CCTU- Cancer Theme
This study will explore the potential of the circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) as predictive factor of response/resistance to anticancer treatment. The project will involve the collection and study of the archived tumour tissue where available (mandatory), serial blood samples (mandatory) and fresh tumour biopsies (optional) from patients taking part in an early phase clinical trial.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Some patients respond to anti-cancer drugs whilst others do not, despite having tumours with, apparently, similar characteristics such as site of origin. This variability in response can in some cases be explained by the genetic profile of the tumour. Therefore, studying the relationship between the molecular profiles of individual cancers and the response to therapy over time is of crucial importance in drug development. However, this endeavour is hampered by the difficulty in accessing suitable tumour material for analysis. Many patients' tumours are at anatomical sites which make biopsy difficult / hazardous which is in addition to the discomfort of a biopsy procedure. Therefore, this study will explore the potential of the circulating tumour DNA as a predictive factor of response/resistance to anticancer treatment.

For patients recruited to early phase clinical trials of experimental therapies, archival tumour tissue (mandatory), serial blood samples (mandatory) and fresh tumour biopsies (optional) will be collected according to the individual schedule of each clinical trial.

Blood plasma samples will be tested for cell-free and ctDNA levels and genomic profiles, which may include analyses of mutational profiles, copy number variations, translocations, chromosomal rearrangements and/or epigenetic profiles.

Molecular profiling of archival and fresh tumour biopsies will also be carried out to study the correlation with cell-free and ctDNA samples and investigate the potential predictor response/resistance to treatment.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Locations

  • United Kingdom
    • Cambridgeshire
      • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB2 0QQ
        • Recruiting
        • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Richard Baird
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Simon Pacey

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

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All the patients potentially eligible for early phase experimental therapeutic trials will be invited to take part in this study.

Description

Inclusion criteria:

  • Histological or cytological confirmation of cancer
  • Patient being considered for participation in an experimental therapeutic trials
  • Absence of any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical condition potentially hampering compliance with the study protocol and follow up schedule (such conditions should be discussed with the patient before registration in the study)

Exclusion criteria:

  • Age below 18 years old
  • Patient not physically and mentally able to give informed consent.

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Assessment of the change in circulating tumor DNA [ctDNA] levels of patients on experimental therapeutic trials.
Time Frame: From baseline to the end of study, defined as 'disease progression or evidence of unacceptable toxicity', whichever comes first, measured at the start of each cycle (cycle = approximately 3 weeks) and CT scan (every 2 cycles), for up to 100 months.
ctDNA levels will be compared to clinical, pathological and radiological data to assess relationship to response and progression of cancer.
From baseline to the end of study, defined as 'disease progression or evidence of unacceptable toxicity', whichever comes first, measured at the start of each cycle (cycle = approximately 3 weeks) and CT scan (every 2 cycles), for up to 100 months.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Acceptability of research sampling
Time Frame: Optional fresh tissue biopsies are planned to be taken at baseline, at the CT scan day for evaluation of response (every 2 cycles (cycle = approximately 3 weeks)) and after disease progression is confirmed, for up to 100 months.
Acceptability of research tumour biopsies will be assessed by providing a patient with an 'Acceptability Questionnaire' pre and post biopsy.
Optional fresh tissue biopsies are planned to be taken at baseline, at the CT scan day for evaluation of response (every 2 cycles (cycle = approximately 3 weeks)) and after disease progression is confirmed, for up to 100 months.
Safety of tumour biopsies for patients with cancer on experimental therapeutic trials
Time Frame: Assessed at baseline, at the CT scan day for evaluation of response (every 2 cycles (cycle = approximately 3 weeks)) and after disease progression is confirmed, for up to 100 months.
Serious Adverse events at least possibly related to the research biopsy procedure will be collected prospectively. In addition, information related to the medical history and biopsy procedure will be recorded at the different time points.
Assessed at baseline, at the CT scan day for evaluation of response (every 2 cycles (cycle = approximately 3 weeks)) and after disease progression is confirmed, for up to 100 months.
Gene Mutation profiles in ctDNA and tumour biopsies (where available) over time for patients with cancer on experimental therapeutic trials
Time Frame: From baseline, at the time points specified in Outcomes 1 and 2, until the end of study, defined as 'disease progression or evidence of unacceptable toxicity', for up to 100 months.
Gene mutation profiles will be compared to clinical, pathological and radiological data to assess relationship to response and progression of cancer.
From baseline, at the time points specified in Outcomes 1 and 2, until the end of study, defined as 'disease progression or evidence of unacceptable toxicity', for up to 100 months.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

CCTU- Cancer Theme

Collaborators

AstraZeneca

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Richard Baird, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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)

December 8, 2014

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

March 30, 2020

Study Completion (Anticipated)

March 30, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 17, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 13, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

December 16, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 22, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 19, 2019

Last Verified

July 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CALIBRATE (Immune Tolerance Network)

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