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Colorectal Cancer Screening in Cystic Fibrosis

A Multi-Center Study of Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Evaluation in Cystic Fibrosis (NICE-CF)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05362344
Acronym
NICE-CF
Enrollment
350
Registered
2022-05-05
Start date
2022-09-01
Completion date
2026-06-30
Last updated
2026-03-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cystic Fibrosis, Colorectal Cancer, Adenoma

Keywords

Cystic Fibrosis, Colorectal Cancer, Cancer screening, Adenoma

Brief summary

This multi-center study will compare multi-target DNA and quantitative FIT stool-based testing to colonoscopy in individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) undergoing colon cancer screening with colonoscopy. The primary endpoint is detection of any adenomas, including advanced adenomas and colorectal cancer (CRC).

Detailed description

NICE-CF is a cross-sectional, multi-center study comparing stool-based testing (multi-target DNA test and quantitative FIT test) to standard of care colonoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in people with CF. The study includes an enrollment visit, two stool samples completed at home, a clinical screening colonoscopy, and three participant surveys which will be completed at enrollment or remotely. The total duration of participant participation will be 3-12 months, depending on the timing of the completion of the stool samples and the participant's colonoscopy. The targeted participant timeline is 3 months from enrollment to the completion of a clinical screening colonoscopy. To allow for varying site-specific clinical colonoscopy scheduling delays and COVID delays in scheduling, the duration of time between submitting stool samples and screening colonoscopy may extend up to 12 months for inclusion of data in the study. However, participating sites must notify the DCC to obtain preapproval for greater than 3 months duration between stool-based testing and colonoscopy. CF patients who are eligible for CRC screening will either be enrolled during an in-person CF clinic visit or via phone/video if clinic visits are taking place remotely. Participants will be asked to perform stool sample collection at home, and then complete their colonoscopy within three to twelve months of submission of the stool sample.

Interventions

PROCEDUREStool tests

Non-invasive, stool-based tests for colorectal cancer screening.

Sponsors

University of Washington, the Collaborative Health Studies Coordinating Center
Lead SponsorOTHER
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Adults with CF ages 18 - 75 years and due for a routine screening or surveillance colonoscopy for colon cancer 2. Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis, defined by a sweat chloride test result ≥ 60 mmol/L (may be of historic value), and/or documented CF-causing CFTR mutations and clinical features of CF 3. Capable of understanding the purposes and risks of the study in English or Spanish and willing to participate and sign informed consent 4. Referred for screening or surveillance colonoscopy for CRC (current standard of care) and willing to undergo colonoscopy and stool testing 5. Able to access the Internet to complete self-administered surveys

Exclusion criteria

1. Any condition that, in the opinion of the site PI, introduces undue risk by participating in this study 2. Incapable of understanding the purposes of the study or informed consent for any reason 3. Pregnancy 4. Active inflammatory bowel disease as defined by a prior diagnosis of Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, based on both clinical and histopathologic findings and the individual currently on medical therapy for Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis. 5. Personal history of colon cancer diagnosis and treatment within 5 years of enrollment 6. Symptoms that merit colonoscopy for diagnostic purposes rather than as screening for CRC 7. Known history of familial colon cancer syndrome that has been confirmed by previous genetic testing

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sensitivity of multi-target stool DNA test and quantitative fecal immunochemical (FIT) test3-12 monthsNegative predictive value (NPV) and sensitivity for detection of any adenomas, advanced adenomas, and CRC in stool-based testing.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Specificity of multi-target stool DNA test and quantitative fecal immunochemical (FIT) test3-12 monthsSpecificity and positive predictive value (PPV) of stool-based testing for any adenomas, advanced adenomas, and CRC

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORChristine Hachem, MD

St. Louis University

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSarah Jane Schwarzenberg, MD

University of Minnesota

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSteven D. Freedman, MD, PhD

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 25, 2026