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An Open-Label, Pilot Clinical Trial To Test The Safety And Feasibility Of Intestinal Microbiota Transplantation In Patients Undergoing Colon Resection
We have determined that the microbes (bacteria) in the colon can play a role in causing and preventing complications of colon surgery. While the surgical bowel prep before surgery eliminates the harmful bacteria, it also eliminates the beneficial bacteria that aid wound healing. The purpose of this study is to determine if we can restore the presence of good bacteria (also known as ‘intestinal microbiota’) in the colon by transplanting them from a healthy donor.
• 18 to 75 years old
• having surgery for diverticulitis or sigmoid colon cancer
• able to provide fecal samples
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete inclusion criteria
• history of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis)
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• presence of ileostomy or colostomy
• history of solid organ or bone marrow transplant -receiving cancer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation
• see link to clinicaltrials.gov for complete exclusion criteria
10,000 Families Study
The purpose of this study is to study the evolution of early life risk factors that may lead to cancer and other conditions. This is a prospective cohort study of families who reside in Minnesota.
• 1st Participant: 18+ living in MN
• Other family members: All ages and must live in MN, ND, SD, IA, or WI
• Participants ages 0-17 must have a parent consent to their participation and assist with study activities
• Unwilling or unable to provide DNA and blood sample
• Does not have at least 1 living family member in MN IA, ND, SD, or WI
CORRECT-MRD II: Second Colorectal Cancer Clinical Validation Study to Predict Recurrence Using a Circulating Tumor DNA Assay to Detect Minimal Residual Disease (MRD)
We are enrolling people who have had complete surgical removal of a stage II or stage III colorectal cancer. We will draw blood samples for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to find out if this blood test can be used to detect recurrence of the cancer. People will be followed for at least 3 years and up to 5 years.
• diagnosis of cancer of the colon or rectum (CRC)
• complete surgical resection, with last surgery occurring within 180 days prior to enrollment
• started adjuvant (after surgery) therapy for current CRC diagnosis
• women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• history of any invasive cancer except non-melanoma skin cancer