Clinical trial · Observational
The Role of the Tumor Molecular Profile (CMS), UGT1A1 Genotype and Beta-glucuronidase Activity of the Intestinal Microbiota for Treatment Efficiency, Toxicity, Survival and Quality of Life in Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Colorectal Cancer During Irinotecan-based Systemic Treatment
Optimal Survival and Quality of Life in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer With Irinotecan Dosing Based on UGT1A1 Genotype and Gut Microbiota Enzyme Activity Including a Dietary Intervention (OPTIMA)
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Irinotecan-based systemic therapy is a treatment option for metastatic or unresectable colorectal cancer. However, this therapy has two major disadvantages, namely, an unpredictable response to the treatment and severe side effects, for instance diarrhea or a low white blood cell count (neutropenia). Therefore, the OPTIMA study was developed to find out if biomarkers, such as the molecular profile of the tumor, the UGT1A1 genotype and activity of the bacterial enzyme β-glucuronidase, can predict response and side effects during irinotecan treatment. By looking at these biomarkers, treatments could be more personalized, resulting into enhanced therapy efficiency, increased optimal survival and a better quality of life.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorectal Neoplasms | Colorectal Neoplasm | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.98 |
Interventions
Interventions (0)
Data not yet available
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (0)
[]Primary outcomes (3)
- measure
- Bacterial beta-glucuronidase activity
- timeFrame
- 2022-2028
- description
- Bacterial beta-glucuronidase activity will be measured in faecal samples by using a validated beta-glucuronidase enzyme activity assay, which is based on previous studies. If we measure beta-glucuronidase activity, we will be able to predict late-onset gastrointestinal toxicity because we can estimate the amount of toxic SN-38 that will be produced.
- measure
- UGT1A1 (uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase)
- timeFrame
- 2022-2028
- description
- UGT1A1 will be measured by using blood samples, since decreased activity of the UGT1A1 enzyme will ensure an increase in toxic SN-38. When we measure the activity of the UGT1A1 enzyme, we can adjust the treatment dose based on this and, consequently, reduce gastrointestinal toxicity.
- measure
- Molecular profile of the tumor
- timeFrame
- 2022-2028
- description
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient: 18 years of age or older * Patients diagnosed with metastatic or unresectable CRC, who will be treated with irinotecan-based systemic therapy with or without anti-eGFR treatment. * WHO performance status 0-2 * Minimal acceptable safety laboratory values defined as: * ANC of ≥ 1.5 x 109 /L * Platelet count of ≥ 100 x 109 /L * Hepatic function as defined by serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x ULN, ALAT and ASAT ≤ 2.5 x ULN; in case of liver metastases ALAT and ASAT ≤ 5 x ULN. * Renal function (eGFR) ≥ 50 ml/min or OR creatinine ≤ 1.5 x ULN * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Microsatellite instability (MSI) or deficient MMR proteins * Pregnant or nursing * Presence of ileostomy * Asian ethnicity * Other systemic treatment is less than one month before the start of the irinotecan-based treatment * Therapeutic antibiotic use is less than three months before the start of the irinotecan-based treatment * Abdominal radiotherapy is less than two weeks before the start of the irinotecan-based treatment * Physically or mentally incapable or incompetent * More than 25% irinotecan dose reduction at the start of treatment (dose reductions during treatment are allowed), with exception of dose reduction due to UGT1A1 mutation.
References
Publications (1)
- DERIVEDRuss E, Ziemons J, Hillege LE, van Kuijk SMJ, de Jong EM, Elbers C, Deenen MJ, Borghuis LH, Bohm TMM, Kristen P, Valk LC, van Hellemond IEG, Vestjens H, Dietvorst A, Baars A, Goosens ANM, Vermeulen L, Buffart TE, de Vos-Geelen J, Penders J, Redinbo MR, Iersel LV, Smidt ML. Evaluation of potential biomarkers during irinotecan-based systemic treatment for colorectal cancer-study protocol of the OPTIMA study. BMC Cancer. 2025 Jul 1;25(1):1129. doi: 10.1186/s12885-025-14500-6. PMID 40597074