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NCT02246634 Screening for Synchronous Metastases in Colorectal Cancer With DW-MRI (SERENADE)

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NCT ID NCT02246634
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Imperial College London
Condition Colorectal Neoplasms
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 282 participants
Start Date 2014-08
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 16 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Diffusion Weighted MRI scan

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 282 participants in total. It began in 2014-08 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

Eligible patients with high risk colorectal malignancy (T3/4, spread greater than 5mm, EMVI positive) will have additional surveillance of breath hold T1, T2 and DW-MRIs (no IV contrast) post surgery six monthly for three years. Findings of liver MRIs as reported by radiology PI will be shared with their local MDT who make decisions as appropriate, including the management of any identified liver metastases, according to local protocol.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Have a high risk primary colorectal malignancy 2. Have a negative CT or includes no confirmatory evidence of liver metastases 3. Is able to undergo treatment if liver metastasis is found 4. Have provided written informed consent to participate in the study 5. Be aged 16 years or over Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have had a previous colorectal malignancy 2. Have metastatic disease 3. Have a synchronous second malignancy 4. Are contraindicated for MRI 5. Has a T3b or below low rectal tumour without EMVI or N1c

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Caroline Martin

✉ c.martin1@imperial.ac.uk

📞 +44 (0) 7749 655 817

Principal Investigator

Gina Brown

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Imperial College London

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02246634 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 16 Years or older, studying Colorectal Neoplasms. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02246634 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02246634 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at c.martin1@imperial.ac.uk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02246634 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Macclesfield, United Kingdom, Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, Bolton, United Kingdom and 9 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02246634 clinical trial?

NCT02246634 is sponsored by Imperial College London. The principal investigator is Gina Brown at Imperial College London. The trial plans to enroll 282 participants.

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