Analysis of MicroRNA Expression and Microbiome Composition During the Diagnostic-Therapeutic Pathway of Patients With Colorectal Carcinoma
This multicenter prospective interventional study will evaluate stool and saliva microRNA expression and microbiome composition in patients with histologically confirmed colon or rectal cancer during key phases of the diagnostic and therapeutic pathway. The study aims to confirm and refine molecular signatures associated with colorectal cancer, assess the diagnostic and prognostic potential of salivary biomarkers, and characterize dynamic molecular changes during treatment and follow-up
• Histologically confirmed colon or rectal cancer on endoscopic biopsy
• Any T stage, any N stage, M0-M1, candidate for surgical intervention
• Colon tumors with indication for surgical resection with curative intent, including right hemicolectomy, left hemicolectomy, transverse colon resection, colectomy, or total proctocolectomy
• Rectal tumors with indication for upfront surgery or neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy
• Written informed consent signed before any study procedure
• Age between 18 and 75 years