Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

ctDNA-Informed Management of Early-Stage Rectal Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, Davis

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Rectal Adenocarcinoma

Rectal Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a phase 2 pragmatic study to examine the utility of ctDNA-informed treatment management for participants with early-stage rectal cancer using the Signatera Genome assay. The primary aims are t...

Detailed Description

Two cohorts of participants will be enrolled: Cohort A (participants appropriate for receiving TNT) and Cohort B (TNT already performed at UC Davis Health or externally). At Time A after TNT is comple...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Tumor tissue histologically confirming rectal adenocarcinoma that is available for Natera ctDNA assay.
  • Cohort A only: Patients appropriate for receiving TNT including chemotherapy and chemoradiation.
  • Cohort B only: TNT must have included at least 4 cycles of CAPEOX or 6 cycles of FOLFOX and at least 45 Gy in 25 fractions to the pelvis during chemoradiation.
  • Patients ≥18 years of age at time of consent.
  • Ability to understand and willingness to sign the informed consent form (ICF).
  • Ability and stated willingness to adhere to the study visit schedule and protocol procedures/requirements.

Exclusion

  • Prior treatment for rectal cancer, except for cohort B.
  • Evidence of distant metastatic disease on staging imaging (CT chest with abdominopelvic imaging by CT or MRI) within 8 weeks of enrollment.
  • Patients on hemodialysis.
  • Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the participant's safety or compliance while on trial

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07209215

Start Date

November 1 2025

End Date

May 1 2028

Last Update

October 6 2025

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University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sacramento, California, United States, 95817