Epigenetic Regulation of Colorectal Polyps and Cancer and Its Traceability in Blood

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The goal of this study is to learn about the epigenetic and genetic regulation (microRNA/mRNA) of colorectal polyps and their evolvement as polyps and to colorectal cancer. Furthermore, the study aims at investigating whether certain epigenetic features, linked to polyps and/or cancer are traceable in blood samples. The main questions the study aims to answer are: 1. Are there specific microRNA/mRNA that are expressed in different types of polyps and cancers and their respective stages? 2. Is microRNA/mRNA expression in polyps and cancer traceable in blood from the same patient? 3. Is the intestinal microbiata correlated with colorectal polyps and cancer and their microRNA/mRNA expression? Type of study: clinical trial Participant population Participants consist of patients undergoing a scheduled colonoscopy where a polyp or cancer is discovered. Healthy controls, with normal colonoscopy findings will be enrolled. Biopsies will be obtained from polyps/cancers and from normal surrounding intestinal mucosa. Biopsies will be obtained from defined intestinal locations from healthy controls. Blood samples will be collected from all participants. Researchers will compare microRNA/mRNA and microbiota in patients with polyps/cancers and their respective stages as well as healthy controls. Comparisons include biopsies and blood samples.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Patients over 18 years referred for colonoscopy for examination or evaluation/removal of colorectal polyps.

Locations
Other Locations
Sweden
Skane University Hospital, Malmö, section of Surgery
RECRUITING
Malmo
Contact Information
Primary
Carl-Fredrik Rönnow, MD, PhD
carl-fredrik.ronnow@med.lu.se
+46768081218
Backup
Henrik Thorlacius, MD, PhD
henrik.thorlacius@med.lu.se
+46703455150
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-01-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 400
Treatments
Colorectal polyps
Biopsies will be obtained from the polyp and from adjacent healthy intestinal mucosa. A blood sample will be collected to investigate if certain microRNA/mRNA profiles are traceable in the blood.
Colorectal cancer
Biopsies will be obtained from the cancer and from adjacent healthy intestinal mucosa. A blood sample will be collected to investigate if certain microRNA/mRNA profiles are traceable in the blood.
Healthy controls
Biopsies will be obtained from predefined locations in the colon and rectum. A blood sample will be collected to investigate if certain microRNA/mRNA profiles are traceable in the blood.
Sponsors
Leads: Region Skane

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