Clinical Trial Multi-analyte Blood Test (CLiMB)

• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03694600
• Recruitment Status: Recruiting
• First Posted: October 3, 2018
• Last Update Posted: August 2, 2022
• Sponsor: Helio Genomics
• Information provided by (Responsible Party): Helio Genomics

Study Description

Brief Summary:

This is a clinical trial designed to evaluate the performance of a multi-analyte blood test alone, ultrasound alone and the combination of both the multi-analyte blood test and ultrasound for the detection of HCC within a population that is at high risk for HCC due to liver cirrhosis.

Condition or disease	Intervention/treatment
Liver Cirrhosis	Diagnostic Test: Multi-analyte blood Test

Detailed Description:

This multi-site, prospective study is designed to compare the sensitivity and specificity of a multi-analyte blood test alone, ultrasound alone and the combination of the multi-analyte blood test and ultrasound for the detection of HCC within a population at high risk of HCC due to liver cirrhosis. Subjects will be enrolled until the pre-determined number of subjects are enrolled.

Subjects at high risk for developing HCC due to liver cirrhosis and who are eligible for liver cancer surveillance as determined by the patient's physician and who meet all inclusion and exclusion eligibility criteria as described in this protocol, will be invited to participate in this study. Subjects will then read, understand and sign the Informed Consent Form and the HIPAA Authorization Agreement for Medical Records Form.

For each subject upon enrollment, the following blood analytes will also be determined: creatinine, prothrombin time, bilirubin, blood platelet count, ALT, AST and ALP. The results of all clinical laboratory tests will be recorded by use of the subject's Case Report Form. Whole blood samples drawn for the multi-analyte blood test will be collected (according to the instructions provided with each sample collection kit) by using the multi-analyte Sample Collection, Stabilization and Shipping Kit, and shipped to a central LAM laboratory for testing. Samples will be assayed by laboratory technicians blinded to the results of any other testing. Within the same clinical visit as the blood draws (when possible), subjects will undergo conventional ultrasound to examine the liver. Every subject will then go on to diagnostic imaging by multiphasic MRI. The results of diagnostic imaging will primarily be scored by LI-RADS score and the number and size of any malignant lesions identified will be recorded. The images of all MRI, CT, or ultrasound will be saved and uploaded for evaluation by a blinded, centralized team of radiologists to confirm diagnosis. Any biopsy results or surgical pathology results that are generated for study subjects as part of current clinical practice will also be recorded.

Study procedures will consist of conventional ultrasound to examine the liver, providing blood samples for testing with the multi-analyte blood test and other conventional blood analytes, and diagnostic imaging by multiphasic MRI.

Upon enrolling in the study, subjects will commence the Initial Surveillance Visit (t=0 months). During the Initial Surveillance Visit, all enrolled subjects will undergo ultrasound to examine the liver and provide blood samples for the multi-analyte blood test and for determining conventional blood analytes. Every subject will then go on to diagnostic imaging by multiphasic MRI. The results of diagnostic imaging will primarily be scored by a Liver Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) score. The data of all diagnostic imaging by MRI will be saved and uploaded for evaluation by a blinded, centralized team of radiologists, which will be used as the basis of the clinical truth for all subjects.

After the Initial Surveillance Visit (t=0 months), subjects with an indeterminant HCC finding by MRI (LI-RADS 3) will be recommended to up to three Follow-Up Visits (t=6 months, t=12 months, and t=18 months) to attempt to resolve the clinical truth for these subjects. Each Follow-Up Visit will consist of an ultrasound to examine the liver, providing blood samples for the multi-analyte blood test , as well as diagnostic imaging by multiphasic MRI.

Although not required by this clinical protocol, any biopsy or surgical pathology results, or any additional imaging (such as multiphasic CT) that are generated for study subjects as part of current clinical practice will also be recorded for each subject and the results shall be made available to the Sponsor if performed within 6 months of a scheduled Visit. Biopsy and surgical pathology results that indicate a malignancy will be used in place of diagnostic imaging as the clinical truth for each subject if performed within 6 months of a scheduled visit and prior to database lock.

All study-related procedures will occur during the Study Duration Period, which consists of the Initial Surveillance Visit for all subjects and up to three Follow-Up Visits for subjects with an initial indeterminant HCC finding (LI-RADS 3) by diagnostic imaging. After this Study Duration Period, no study related blood draws, imaging or procedures will occur for these subjects.

Study Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Estimated Enrollment: 1600 participants
• Observational Model: Other
• Time Perspective: Prospective
• Official Title: Prospective Clinical Trial to Detect Liver Cancer Through Quantification of cfDNA Methylation in Blood Samples: A LAM Insight Trial Study
• Actual Study Start Date: February 4, 2019
• Estimated Primary Completion Date: February 28, 2023
• Estimated Study Completion Date: May 28, 2023

Groups and Cohorts

Group/Cohort	Intervention/treatment
men or women between 21-84; Multi-analyte blood test screening alone and as combination with multi-analyte Test and Ultrasound in subjects diagnosed with liver cirrhosis	Diagnostic Test: Multi-analyte blood Test; intended for the qualitative detection of DNA methylation profiles associated with hepatocellular carcinoma in cell-free DNA derived from patient whole blood specimens.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures :

1. Independent performance measure of sensitivity and specificity of a multi-analyte blood test vs Ultrasound [ Time Frame: 1 month ]
   The primary objective is to compare the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of ultrasound alone to the combination of both ultrasound and the multi-analyte blood Test for the detection of liver cancers within a high-risk population.

Secondary Outcome Measures :

1. To compare the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of ultrasound alone to the multi-analyte blood Test alone for the detection of liver cancers. [ Time Frame: 1 month ]
   To compare the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the multi-analyte blood Test alone to ultrasound alone for the detection of liver cancer.
2. To compare the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of ultrasound alone to the combination of both ultrasound and the multi-analyte blood Test for the detection of liver cancer lesions that are ≤ 2cm in diameter. [ Time Frame: 1 month ]
   To compare the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of ultrasound alone to the combination of both ultrasound and the multi-analyte blood Test for the detection of liver cancer lesions that are ≤ 2cm in diameter.
3. To compare the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of ultrasound alone to the multi-analyte Test alone for the detection of liver cancer lesions that are ≤ 2cm in diameter. [ Time Frame: 1 month ]
   To compare the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of ultrasound alone to the multi-analyte blood Test alone for the detection of liver cancer lesions that are ≤ 2cm in diameter.

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 21 Years to 84 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Sexes Eligible for Study: All
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The maximum study duration for any given subject participating in the trial will be approximately 21 months (includes Initial Surveillance Visit and Follow-Up Visits at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months). No study-related lab assessments, imaging or procedures shall be required for any subject after the Study Duration Period.

Subject Eligibility Screening Period: 14 days Study Duration Period: Up to 21 months (includes Initial Surveillance Visit for all subjects and up to three Follow-Up Visits ONLY for subjects with indeterminant findings by diagnostic imaging) The maximum observational window for any subject enrolled in the study is expected to be approximately 21 months (for subjects with indeterminant findings by diagnostic imaging).

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subject is age 21 to 84 (inclusive)
• Subject is able to read, comprehend and sign the Informed Consent Document
• Subject is willing and able to undergo liver cancer surveillance by ultrasound and the multi-analyte blood Test
• Subject is able and willing to undergo diagnostic imaging by multiphasic MRI with contrast according to the Study Protocol

• Subject has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis by one or more of the following methods:

  1. Clinical diagnosis by blood analytes (APRI ≥ 1.5 or Bonacini cirrhosis discriminant score ≥ 8 or Lok index > 0.5)
  2. Ultrasound and Elastography > 12.5 kPa (Vibration-controlled transient elastography, Point shear wave elastography, Two-dimensional shear wave ultrasound and transient elastography or Magnetic Resonance Elastography)
  3. Diagnostic imaging by CT or MRI (liver cirrhosis indicated on radiology report)
  4. Liver biopsy (liver cirrhosis indicated on pathology report)

Exclusion Criteria:

• The study investigator deems the subject's participation to be unsafe due to an underlying medical condition
• Subject has previously been diagnosed with a primary liver cancer or a non-liver cancer that has metastasized
• Subject has previously submitted a blood sample to Helio Health (HELIO) through a separate clinical protocol
• Subject is unable or unwilling to submit blood samples for testing, undergo ultrasound or undergo diagnostic imaging by multiphasic MRI with contrast as required for the Study Protocol
• Subject has any internal metallic device or fragment, including but not limited to: A pacemaker, artificial joint or valve, surgical clips, pins, plates, screws, wire mesh or shrapnel
• It is unsafe for the subject to receive an MRI contrast dye due to pregnancy or severe kidney disease
• Subject would not routinely be recommended for HCC surveillance
• Subject received an abdominal ultrasound or diagnostic imaging by MRI or CT to image the liver within the past 5 months

Contacts and Locations

Contacts

Contact: Arshia Akhtar; 6308578049 ext 6308578049; Arshia@heliohealth.com

Contact: David Taggart, PhD; 6308578049 ext 6308578049; david.taggart@lamoncogroup.com

Locations

United States, California

Alliance Research Centers; Recruiting

Irvine, California, United States, 92612

Contact: Justin Deck jdeck@tilda.bio

Principal Investigator: Kenneth Deck, MD

United States, Florida

Gastroenterology Group of Naples; Recruiting

Naples, Florida, United States, 34102

Contact: Paula Allain

Principal Investigator: Raymond Phillips, MD

United States, Missouri

Kansas City Research Institute (KCRI); Recruiting

Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64131

Contact: Jessica Hamilton 816-759-5274 ext 200 jhamilton@kcri.health

Principal Investigator: Bradley Freilich, MD

United States, Tennessee

Quality Medical; Completed

Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37211

United States, Texas

Liver Center of Texas; Recruiting

Dallas, Texas, United States, 75234

Contact: Abdullah Mubarak, MD

Contact: Ariela Moreno ariela@livercenteroftexas.com

Principal Investigator: Abdullah Mubarak, MD

Texas Liver Institute - American Research Corp.; Recruiting

San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78215

Contact: Gautami Shikhare gshikhare@txliver.com

Principal Investigator: Eric Lawitz, MD

United States, Virginia

Digestive & Liver Disease Specialists (DLDS) - Norfolk; Recruiting

Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23502

Contact: Aricka Fayton

Principal Investigator: John Smith, MD

Sponsors and Collaborators

Helio Genomics

Investigators

• Study Director: Kisha Bush; Helio Health

More Information

• Responsible Party: Helio Genomics
• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03694600
• Other Study ID Numbers: LAM-2018-01
• First Posted: October 3, 2018
• Last Update Posted: August 2, 2022
• Last Verified: August 2022

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: Yes
• Device Product Not Approved or Cleared by U.S. FDA: Yes
• Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: No

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Liver Cirrhosis; Fibrosis; Pathologic Processes; Liver Diseases; Digestive System Diseases