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Implementing ctDNA and Circular DNA in Patients With Localized Pancreatic Cancer

Implementing Non-invasive Circulating Tumor DNA and Circular DNA Analysis in Patients With Localized Pancreatic Cancer to Optimize the Pre- and Postoperative Treatment: Predicting Recurrence and Survival and Changing Prognosis Over Time

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05788744
Acronym
CIRCPAC
Enrollment
1000
Registered
2023-03-29
Start date
2023-01-01
Completion date
2032-01-01
Last updated
2026-03-27

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Conditions

Resectable Pancreatic Cancer

Brief summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if plasma ctDNA and eccDNA before resection for suspicion of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) can predict early recurrence and overall survival, and to investigate if plasma ctDNA combined with CT scan and endoscopic ultrasound surveillance increases the median overall survival compared with standard-of-care surveillance.

Detailed description

The aim of the CIRCPAC study is to evaluate if plasma ctDNA from patients scheduled for surgical resection of PDAC can identify patients who will benefit from surgery and if plasma ctDNA can identify recurrence earlier and improve the survival and quality of life of the patients compared with standard-of-care surveillance. Patients operated for PDAC will be included in this Danish multicenter study including an observational study (Sub-study 1: 700 patients) and an interventional randomized trial (Sub-study 2: 410 patients). In Sub-study 1, patients will have blood samples drawn prior to surgery, 4 weeks after surgery, and 6 months after surgery. In Sub-study 2, patients without recurrence 4 months after surgery, will be randomized in a 1:1 manor to an experimental arm (arm A) with ctDNA guided surveillance, or to a control arm (B) with standard surveillance.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTctDNA

ctDNA guided surveillance

Sponsors

Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
Lead SponsorOTHER
Aarhus University Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Copenhagen
CollaboratorOTHER
Odense University Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Sub-study 1: Suspicion of PDAC tumor stage I-III, scheduled for pancreatic resection, with or without preoperative neoadjuvant chemotherapy. * Sub-study 2: . * PDAC tumor stage I-III * Has received intended curative resection (R0/R1) of PDAC * No signs of local recurrence or metastatic disease at a CT scan 4 months after the operation

Exclusion criteria

* Other cancers (excluding skin cancer other than melanoma) later than 3 years before inclusion * Patients who are unlikely to comply with the protocol, inability to return for subsequent visits) and/or otherwise considered by the Investigator to be unlikely to complete the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sub-study 1 ctDNA36 monthsPreoperative plasma ctDNA levels before PDAC resection predicting early recurrence.
Sub-study 1 eccDNA36 monthsPreoperative plasma eccDNA levels before PDAC resection predicting early recurrence.
Sub-study 2 ctDNA DFS3 years from surgery for PDACNumber of patients with recurrence assessed by ctDNA
Sub-study 2 ctDNA OS3 years from surgery for PDACOverall survival of patients in arm A compared with patients in Arm B
Sub-study 2 eccDNA3 years from surgery for PDACNumber of patients with recurrence assessed by eccDNA

Countries

Denmark

Contacts

CONTACTJulia S Johansen, MD
Julia.sidenius.johansen@regionh.dk+45 38689241
CONTACTSidsel C Lindgaard, MD
sidsel.christy.lindgaard@regionh.dk+45 38682984
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJulia S Johansen, MD

Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 28, 2026