Non-Invasive Prediction of Colorectal Neoplasia (NIPCON)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01815463 |
Recruitment Status :
Terminated
(Local PI did not submit annual renewal, still active in Detroit, not recruiting.)
First Posted : March 21, 2013
Last Update Posted : September 27, 2016
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Hypothesis:The Adnab-9 antigen is a predictive biomarker in individuals at risk of developing colorectal neoplasia.
Study aim is to evaluate the potential of the Adnab-9 monoclonal antibody (MAb) as a marker of cancer risk in a population at increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). This marker would be compared to other current and emerging diagnostic methods. 2,800 Veterans would be recruited into the study. In phase 1, candidates would be defined as having increased CRC risk by a short questionnaire. Stool samples would be obtained and a semi-quantitative Adnab-9 antigen assay (ELISA) would be determined. Patients with differing high and low estimations of fecal Adnab-9 would undergo colonoscopy at which time other samples of effluent and colonic mucosa would be taken, and a detailed lifestyle and nutritional questionnaire would be completed. The characteristics of the Adnab-9 fecal test as a diagnostic test would be critically determined using the outcome of the colonoscopic and other test results. The patients will be contacted through the mail and by word of mouth. Informed consent will be obtained before the samples are obtained. The participants are clinically defined as high-risk and therefore screening colonoscopy would be likely performed in any event. A number of assays for Adnab-9 are feasible including slot-blot, Western blot, and ELISA. Other stool studies include conventional fecal occult blood tests (FOBT or FIT) that will be performed in tandem. The investigators therefore began this method of collection and obtained consent from over 2000 patients with a similar overall compliance rate with FOBT screening procedures to that reported previously of approximately 50%. Currently the study is no longer enrolling patients at the Detroit VA and is now finalizing data entry. Another 450 patients to be recruited at the Philadelphia VAMC.
Condition or disease |
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Colonic Polyps Polyposis Coli Colorectal Cancer |
Study Type : | Observational |
Actual Enrollment : | 2282 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | Non-Invasive Prediction of Colorectal Neoplasia |
Study Start Date : | August 2006 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | August 2014 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | August 2014 |

Group/Cohort |
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colorectal neoplasia
No interventions Record colorectal neoplasia
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- Correlation of Adnab-9 stool result with outcome of colonoscopy [ Time Frame: 10 years ]Stool is collected on guaiac stool cards and/or stool Polymedco sample bottle and extracted. Extracted stool is assayed for protein content and this is used as a standard for the Adnab-9 ELISA. Record review note colonoscopy outcome which is correlated with Adnab-9 ELISA result.
- Define the origin of the Adnab-9 bound antigen [ Time Frame: 10 years ]Biopsies are taken at the time of colonoscopy in ~10% of initial enrollees, from 6 colonic segments. In addition colonic effluent. saliva, urine and blood samples are taken. ELISA and immunohistochemistry for Adnab-9 binding are performed.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 85 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- ability to complete a consent form
- must be at above average risk for colorectal neoplasia
- physically able to undergo colonoscopy or barium enema
Exclusion Criteria:
- Mentally handicapped
- Physically infirm
- Low risk for colorectal neoplasia
- Pregnant individuals
- Vulnerable populations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01815463
United States, Pennsylvania | |
Philadelphia VAMC | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104 |
Principal Investigator: | Martin Tobi, MB,ChB | Philadelphia VAMC (WOC) Detroit VAMC (WOC) Saginaw VAMC | |
Principal Investigator: | Fadi Antaki, MD | Detroit VAMC | |
Principal Investigator: | John Lieb, MD | Philadelphia PVAMC |
Responsible Party: | Martin Tobi, MB ChB, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01815463 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
00919 0409000159 ( Other Grant/Funding Number: 096294M1F ) |
First Posted: | March 21, 2013 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | September 27, 2016 |
Last Verified: | September 2016 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | No |
stool monoclonal antibody Adnab-9 FOBT FIT |
iFOBT colonoscopy barium enema flexible sigmoidoscopy |
Adenomatous Polyposis Coli Colonic Polyps Colorectal Neoplasms Intestinal Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Digestive System Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Colonic Diseases |
Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Polyps Polyps Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Adenomatous Polyps Adenoma Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary Intestinal Polyposis Genetic Diseases, Inborn |