🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-13

ctDNA-Directed Post-Hepatectomy Chemotherapy for Patients With Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases (NCT05062317)

Risk-Stratified Adjuvant Therapy: ctDNA-Directed Post-Hepatectomy Chemotherapy for Patients With Resectable Colorectal Liver Metastases

🟢 Recruiting Phase2 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

To determine if the detection of ctDNA after surgical resection of CLM can stratify patients into high and low-risk cohorts for early disease recurrence in order to inform post-operative adjuvant therapy.

Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (2 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (6 items).

Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas

Age range: 18 Years

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Check every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).

Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:

  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients with primary colorectal tumor that will remain in situ
  • Inability to undergo postoperative chemotherapy, or postoperative chemotherapy not planned a priori
  • Unwilling/unable to undergo blood draws for ctDNA, patient or provider-determined
  • Other active malignancies requiring treatment
  • Women who are pregnant

🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (713) 794-1001

Email: tnewhook@mdanderson.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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