Alternative Splicing Based Prediction of Chemotherapy Response in Gastric Cancer
A Multicenter Observational Study to Develop and Validate an Alternative Splicing-Based Machine Learning Model for Predicting Response to 5-FU-Based Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Gastric Cancer (VERSA-GC Study)
This study aims to develop a model to predict response to chemotherapy in gastric cancer using RNA splicing information from tumor tissue.
By analyzing genetic patterns and applying machine learning, the study seeks to identify patients who are less likely to benefit from treatment, helping guide clinical decision-making.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
This multicenter observational study aims to develop and validate an alternative splicing (AS)-based model to predict response to 5-FU-based adjuvant chemotherapy in stage II/III gastric cancer.
AS events were identified using TCGA SpliceSeq and UCSC Xena data, and selected candidates were quantified by RT-qPCR.
A predictive model was constructed using Elastic Net-based feature selection and XGBoost, and evaluated in independent training and validation cohorts. An integrated model incorporating clinicopathological factors was also developed.
The primary endpoint is treatment response defined by 3-year recurrence-free survival. Patients with recurrence within 3 years are classified as non-responders, and those without recurrence as responders.
This study aims to establish a clinically applicable biomarker for risk stratification and treatment decision support.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Ajay Goel
- Phone Number: 626-256-4673
- Email: ajgoel@coh.org
Study Locations
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California
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Duarte, California, United States, 91016
- Recruiting
- City of Hope Medical Center
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pathologically confirmed stage II or III gastric cancer
- Underwent curative surgical resection
- Received 5-FU-based adjuvant chemotherapy
- Availability of tumor tissue samples for analysis
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of other malignancies
- Inadequate or poor-quality tissue samples (e.g., contamination)
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Responder
Patients with stage II/III gastric cancer who did not develop recurrence within 3 years after curative surgery following adjuvant chemotherapy.
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This is an observational study without assigned interventions.
All patients received standard-of-care 5-FU-based adjuvant chemotherapy, and no experimental intervention was performed.
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Non-responder
Patients with stage II/III gastric cancer who developed recurrence within 3 years after curative surgery following adjuvant chemotherapy.
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This is an observational study without assigned interventions.
All patients received standard-of-care 5-FU-based adjuvant chemotherapy, and no experimental intervention was performed.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Treatment response based on 3-year recurrence-free survival
Time Frame: 3 years after surgery
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Treatment response was defined based on recurrence-free survival (RFS).
Patients who developed recurrence within 3 years after curative surgery were classified as non-responders, whereas those without recurrence were classified as responders.
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3 years after surgery
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Diagnostic performance of the predictive model
Time Frame: At model evaluation
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Model performance was assessed using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, sensitivity, and specificity in the training and validation cohorts.
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At model evaluation
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Recurrence-free survival stratified by predefined model-derived risk score
Time Frame: Up to 5 years after surgery
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Recurrence-free survival will be evaluated according to the predefined model-derived risk score using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and Cox proportional hazards models.
Recurrence status within 3 years after surgery will be used to define treatment response.
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Up to 5 years after surgery
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 23228/VERSA
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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