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Minimal Residual Disease Assessment in Patients With Colorectal Cancer, the MiRDA-C Study
NCT04739072 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study investigates if circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and other tumor-related molecules/chemicals released in the blood can help doctors predict if colorectal cancer may come back or spread. Tumors shed DNA and other cancer related chemicals into the blood that can be identified and studied further to provide information about the cancer. Information gathered from this study may help researchers better understand if ctDNA found in the blood can predict whether colorectal cancer may come back or spread.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Biospecimen Collection
- OTHER Electronic Health Record Review
Study Locations (10)
Texas
- UT Southwestern/Simmons Cancer Center-Dallas — Dallas
- Houston Methodist Cancer Center — Houston
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston
- UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center — San Antonio
- Baylor Scott & White Research Institute — Temple
Arizona
- Banner - MD Anderson Cancer Center — Gilbert
Florida
- Baptist- MD Anderson Cancer Center — Jacksonville
Hawaii
- The Queen's Medical Center — Honolulu
Idaho
- St. Luke's Cancer Institute — Boise
New Jersey
- Cooper Hospital UNIV MED CTR. — Camden
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-11-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-12-31 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04739072
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04739072 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 10 conditions, with Colorectal Adenocarcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Biospecimen Collection is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04739072 reports 10 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Texas, Arizona, Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04739072 about?
NCT04739072 is a clinical study titled "Minimal Residual Disease Assessment in Patients With Colorectal Cancer, the MiRDA-C Study". This study investigates if circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and other tumor-related molecules/chemicals released in the blood can help doctors predict if colorectal cancer may come back or spread. Tumors shed DNA and other cancer related chemicals into the blood that can be identified and studied furth...
What is the current status of trial NCT04739072?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 1,000 participants. The study started on 2019-11-22. Estimated completion is 2025-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04739072 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, Stage III Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage II Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04739072?
The interventions under investigation include: Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE), Electronic Health Record Review (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04739072?
This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04739072 being conducted?
This trial has 10 study locations across Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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