CompletedNot Applicable

The GALLOP-11 Study

Netherlands243 participantsStarted 2021-05-11

Plain-language summary

An observational, multicenter study will be performed. Regular 3-12 monthly follow-up by CT-scan will be compared to results of ctDNA analysis. Blood for analysis of mutation in ctDNA will be collected at the same moment a CT-scan is performed. All samples will be analyzed at the reference Pathology laboratory at the UMCG. A part of the samples will also be analyzed in other institutions to implement the ddPCR. Primary endpoint is concordance between CT-scan and ctDNA analysis results, from which the negative predictive value (NPV) of our ddPCR assay will be calculated.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients with GIST with a biopsy confirmed primary KIT exon 11 mutation covered by our KIT exon 11 ddPCR assay (mutation/deletion within target sequence of c.1665\_1736);
. Patients with an indication for at least 4 CT-scans concomitant with regular laboratory examination in a neoadjuvant, adjuvant and/or palliative care trajectory within the time frame of the study;
. Age ≥18 years;
. Written informed consent provided.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The negative predictive value of the ddPCR assay with regard to KIT exon 11 circulating tumour mutation

Timeframe: 3 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05178030

SponsorUniversity Medical Center Groningen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-29

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