Study of Biomarkers in Tissue Samples From Patients With Metastatic Colon Cancer

NCT ID: NCT01012804

Last Updated: 2011-03-24

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2000-01-31

Brief Summary

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RATIONALE: Studying samples of tumor tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer.

PURPOSE: This research study is looking at biomarkers in tissue samples from patients with metastatic colon cancer.

Detailed Description

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OBJECTIVES:

* Determine the effect of surgical resection, in terms of physiological stress, on levels of tumor markers such as protein kinase A (PKA) expression in patients with metastatic colon cancer.
* Estimate variation among patients of baseline tumor markers in tumor tissue and sera.
* Correlate markers in tumor tissues with that in sera in these patients.
* Establish a tissue bank of these specimens for future studies.

OUTLINE: Biopsy and surgical specimens are obtained before and during standard surgery (patients may have had tumor tissue obtained before study entry and stored). Serum samples and tumor tissue are analyzed by immunohistochemistry and western blot. Tumor markers (such as PKA expression) are determined and marker levels are measured in serum samples and tissues.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Approximately 30 patients will be accrued for this study.

Conditions

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Colorectal Cancer

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Interventions

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western blotting

Intervention Type GENETIC

immunohistochemistry staining method

Intervention Type OTHER

laboratory biomarker analysis

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

* Diagnosis of colon cancer

* Metastatic disease for which surgical resection is indicated
* Metastatic disease accessible for tissue biopsy OR previously biopsied tissue is available

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

* Platelet count ≥ 80,000/mm\^3
* INR ≤ 1.3
* PTT ≤ upper limit of normal
* No history of bleeding disorders or abnormal clotting factors
* No extrahepatic biliary obstruction

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

* See Disease Characteristics
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

Georgetown University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Georgetown University

Principal Investigators

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John L. Marshall, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Locations

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Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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P30CA051008

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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GUMC-00074

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

NCI-G01-1992

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CDR0000078662

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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