Using 4D Urinary Proteomics to Predict and Evaluate Treatment Response in Colorectal Cancer

NCT ID: NCT06904677

Last Updated: 2025-11-28

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

400 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-05-01

Study Completion Date

2029-05-01

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to learn how well urinary proteins can predict treatment response in patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer (LACC) undergoing neoadjuvant therapy. The main question it aims to answer is:

Can urinary protein markers help predict and evaluate how patients with LACC respond to neoadjuvant therapy?

Participants diagnosed with LACC will provide urine samples before and after neoadjuvant therapy. These samples will be analyzed using 4D deep urinary proteomics and machine learning to identify proteins linked to treatment response. Some participants' tumor tissues will also be used to create organoid models for further testing.

Detailed Description

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Neoadjuvant therapy is one of the main treatment strategies for patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer (LACC). However, the response to neoadjuvant therapy varies greatly among individuals, presenting a significant clinical challenge in accurately predicting therapeutic efficacy before treatment and dynamically assessing response during therapy. Commonly used clinical methods-such as imaging techniques, tissue biomarkers, and liquid biomarkers-often suffer from low sensitivity and specificity.

In our previous research, we applied 4D deep urinary proteomics to analyze pre-treatment urine samples from patients classified as responders and non-responders to neoadjuvant therapy. The results demonstrated that urinary proteomic profiles reflect differences in the tumor microenvironment associated with treatment response and hold promise for predicting therapeutic efficacy.

Building on this foundation, the current project aims to optimize the 4D deep urinary proteomics workflow and perform comparative analyses of urine samples collected before and after neoadjuvant therapy. Machine learning algorithms will be employed to identify candidate urinary proteins associated with treatment response, and key proteins will be validated using targeted proteomics and immunological techniques. Additionally, patient-derived organoid (PDO) models will be used to explore the biological functions of candidate proteins and elucidate their roles in mediating sensitivity to neoadjuvant therapy.

This study is expected to enable precise stratification of LACC patients and support the implementation of personalized treatment strategies. Furthermore, it may uncover mechanisms of resistance and propose novel therapeutic approaches to improve clinical decision-making and outcomes.

Conditions

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Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Neoadjuvant Therapy Proteomics

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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nCRT group

Diagnosed with rectal cancer and receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.

No interventions assigned to this group

chemotherapy group

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and receiving neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy.

No interventions assigned to this group

immunochemotherapy group

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and receiving neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18-75 years;
2. Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced colorectal cancer (cT3-4 and/or N+);
3. Planned to undergo neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgical resection;
4. No evidence of distant metastasis (M0) confirmed by imaging (CT and/or PET-CT);
5. Clinically assessed as being able to tolerate and complete the full course of neoadjuvant treatment;
6. No prior anti-tumor therapy (e.g., targeted therapy, immunotherapy) before the initiation of treatment;
7. Willing and able to provide urine samples as required;
8. Written informed consent obtained.

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of or concurrent diagnosis with other malignancies;
2. Presence of severe hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, or metabolic diseases that may affect urinary protein metabolism;
3. Recent use of medications known to affect protein metabolism (e.g., glucocorticoids, high-dose antibiotics);
4. Urinary tract infection or other diseases known to cause abnormal urinary protein levels (e.g., nephrotic syndrome);
5. Any other condition deemed unsuitable for enrollment by the investigators.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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QIAN LIU

Chief Physician

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Beijing, Chaoyang District, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Qian Liu, M.D.

Role: CONTACT

+8613601008906

Mingguang Zhang, M.D.

Role: CONTACT

+8613261967603

Facility Contacts

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Qian Liu, M.D.

Role: primary

13601008906

Other Identifiers

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NCC2025C-464

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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