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Colorectal CancerPLCRCNCT02070146

Prospective Data Collection Initiative on Colorectal Cancer

An observational study of Colorectal Cancer, run by Dutch Colorectal Cancer Group at 70 sites in Netherlands.

Recruiting

Looking for participants now. Contact the study team or a site below to ask about taking part.

Sites and contacts
Official record
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Trial summary

Survival after colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis strongly depends on local tumor extent, lymph node involvement and the presence of distant metastases. However, there remains great inter-patient variability regarding treatment outcome. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Colorectal Cancer
How many people
50,000 participants
Where
70 sitesNetherlands
Study dates
May 2013to Jan 2051
How long will I take part?
50 Years
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: All patients diagnosed with colorectal, small bowel and anal cancer, who are recently diagnosed, have a strong suspicion without pathological confirmation or are currently under treatment or follow up in one of the participating hospitals will be asked to participate in this cohort study.

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Histological proof of colorectal, small bowel and anal cancer, or a strong suspicion after imaging.
  • Informed consent for longitudinal observational data collection.

Who cannot join

  • Mentally incompetent patients.
  • Participation of patients to the PLCRC project does not exclude participation in any other ongoing or future study.

Trial locations and contacts

70 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Miriam Koopman, MD, PhD contact

m.koopman-6@umcutrecht.nl

70 sites in 1 country

Netherlands70 sites, 70 recruiting
  • Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis

    's-Hertogenbosch

    M.L. Wumkes

    Recruiting
  • Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep

    Alkmaar

    M.P. Hendriks

    Recruiting
  • Flevoziekenhuis

    Almere Stad

    D. Sommeijer

    Recruiting
  • Meander Medisch Centrum

    Amersfoort

    J.M. van Dodewaard

    Recruiting
  • Ziekenhuis Amstelland

    Amstelveen

    T. Kuiper

    Recruiting
  • Antoni van Leeuwenhoek

    Amsterdam

    N.F.M. Kok

    Recruiting
  • OLVG

    Amsterdam

    A.U.G van Lent

    Recruiting
  • VUmc

    Amsterdam

    M.R. Meijerink

    Recruiting
  • Gelre Ziekenhuizen

    Apeldoorn

    P. van Duijvendijk

    Recruiting
  • Rijnstate

    Arnhem

    T. van Voorthuizen

    Recruiting
  • Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen

    Assen

    P. Nieboer

    Recruiting
  • Maasziekenhuis Pantein

    Beugen

    M. Blussé, 00310485845335, m.blusse@pantein.nl

    Recruiting
  • Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis

    Beverwijk

    A. Goosens

    Recruiting
  • Amphia ziekenhuis

    Breda

    J. Schreinemakers

    Recruiting
  • IJsselland Ziekenhuis

    Capelle aan den IJssel

    M. Vermaas

    Recruiting
  • Reinier de Graaf

    Delft

    J.W.T. Dekker

    Recruiting
  • Deventer Ziekenhuizen

    Deventer

    K. Talsma

    Recruiting
  • Van Weel-Bethesda Ziekenhuis

    Dirksland

    A. Dietvorst

    Recruiting
  • Slingeland Ziekenhuis

    Doetinchem

    R.A.W. van de Wetering

    Recruiting
  • Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis

    Dordrecht

    E.J.Th. Belt

    Recruiting
  • Ziekenhuis Nij Smellinghe

    Drachten

    Recruiting
  • Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei

    Ede

    A.W. Haringhuizen

    Recruiting
  • Catharina Ziekenhuis

    Eindhoven

    I.H.J.T. de Hingh

    Recruiting
  • Maxima Medisch Centrum

    Eindhoven

    L. Simkens

    Recruiting
  • Medisch Spectrum Twente

    Enschede

    L. Mekenkamp

    Recruiting
  • Anna Ziekenhuis

    Geldrop

    J.M.W.E. Willems, 0031402864830, Research.oncologie@st-anna.nl

    Recruiting
  • Admiraal De Ruyter Ziekenhuis

    Goes

    J. Jansen

    Recruiting
  • Rivas Beaterix Ziekenhuis

    Gorinchem

    M.A. Davidis

    Recruiting
  • Groene Hart Ziekenhuis

    Gouda

    M. Cloos-van Balen

    Recruiting
  • Martini Ziekenhuis

    Groningen

    R.P. Veenstra

    Recruiting
  • Ommelander Ziekenhuis

    Groningen

    S.H.E.M. Clermonts

    Recruiting
  • UMC Groningen

    Groningen

    G. Hospers

    Recruiting
  • Spaarne Gasthuis

    Haarlem

    H.B.A.C. Stockmann

    Recruiting
  • Saxenburgh Groep

    Hardenberg

    R. Blankenburgh

    Recruiting
  • St.Jansdal

    Harderwijk

    A.P. Schouten van der Velden

    Recruiting
  • Frisius MC Heerenveen

    Heerenveen

    J. de Boer

    Recruiting
  • Elkerliek Ziekenhuis

    Helmond

    J.A. Wegdam

    Recruiting
  • Ziekenhuisgroep Twente

    Hengelo

    R. Hoekstra

    Recruiting
  • Tergooi

    Hilversum

    A. van der Velden

    Recruiting
  • Treant Zorggroep

    Hoogeveen

    M. Tent

    Recruiting
  • Dijklander Ziekenhuis

    Hoorn

    D.J.A. Sonneveld

    Recruiting
  • Frisius MC Leeuwarden

    Leeuwarden

    M.B. Polée

    Recruiting
  • Alrijne

    Leiden

    L.E.A.M.M. Spierings

    Recruiting
  • Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum

    Leiden

    K.C.M. Peeters

    Recruiting
  • Maastricht UMC+

    Maastricht

    L.B.J. Valkenburg

    Recruiting
  • MAASTRO

    Maastricht

    M. Berbée

    Recruiting
  • St. Antonius ziekenhuis

    Nieuwegein

    M. Los

    Recruiting
  • Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis

    Nijmegen

    J.J.B. Janssen

    Recruiting
  • Radboud UMC

    Nijmegen

    J.H.W. de Wilt

    Recruiting
  • Bernhoven

    Oss

    R.W.M. Schrauwen

    Recruiting
  • Laurentius Ziekenhuis

    Roermond

    G.H.E.J. Vijgen

    Recruiting
  • Bravis ziekenhuis

    Roosendaal

    F. Terheggen

    Recruiting
  • Erasmus MC

    Rotterdam

    P.J. Tanis

    Recruiting
  • Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland

    Rotterdam

    M. Verseveld

    Recruiting
  • Ikazia Ziekenhuis

    Rotterdam

    W.J. Vles

    Recruiting
  • Maasstad Ziekenhuis

    Rotterdam

    P.P.L.O Coene

    Recruiting
  • Zuyderland Medisch Centrum

    Sittard

    B. Scholtes

    Recruiting
  • Antonius Ziekenhuis

    Sneek

    H. van Cruijsen

    Recruiting
  • ZorgSaam

    Terneuzen

    M.P.S. Sie

    Recruiting
  • Haaglanden MC

    The Hague

    F.J.F. Jeurissen

    Recruiting
  • HagaZiekenhuis

    The Hague

    D. Houtsma

    Recruiting
  • Ziekenhuis Rivierenland

    Tiel

    M. Tjin-A-Ton

    Recruiting
  • Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis

    Tilburg

    D.D.E Zimmerman

    Recruiting
  • Diakonessenhuis

    Utrecht

    A. Schiphorst

    Recruiting
  • UMC Utrecht

    Utrecht

    Miriam Koopman

    Miriam Koopman

    Recruiting
  • VieCuri Medisch Centrum

    Venlo

    J. Konsten

    Recruiting
  • St. Jans Gasthuis

    Weert

    N.A.J.B. Peters

    Recruiting
  • Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix

    Winterswijk

    L. van Steensel

    Recruiting
  • Zaans Medisch Centrum

    Zaandam

    G. Musters

    Recruiting
  • Isala

    Zwolle

    J.W. de Groot

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Prospective Data Collection Initiative on Colorectal Cancer - a Prospective Observational Cohort Study -

Survival after colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis strongly depends on local tumor extent, lymph node involvement and the presence of distant metastases. However, there remains great inter-patient variability regarding treatment outcome. A combination of biochemical factors, histopathological features, genomic profile, environmental factors and other clinical factors are likely to influence prognosis and treatment effect, independent from tumor stage, but it is still unclear which, how, and to what extent these factors can influence tumor recurrence and mortality in both early stage (I-III) and late stage (IV) CRC, small bowel cancer and anal cancer.

Although the results from prospective clinical trials will remain the backbone of evidence based medicine, this concerns a highly selected patient population since the large majority (85%-95%) of cancer patients do not participate in clinical trials for various reasons. It is unlikely that trial participation will significantly improve in the near future. This fact has the following implications: 1) It is highly desirable to validate the results from trials in the general patient population. However, this is complicated by the fact that the documentation of patients treated in general practice (i.e. outside the scope of clinical trials) is largely insufficient to provide comparable patient cohorts in terms of prognostic characteristics and treatment parameters. 2) There is an increased availability of novel technologies that provide molecular markers with potential prognostic and/or predictive value. To test the clinical value of these markers large numbers of patients are required which greatly exceeds the number of patients who consent to participate in prospective clinical trials. 3) as a result of rapid technical developments, a range of new minimally invasive treatment options are entering the market. These interventions have the potential to be of great benefit for patients in terms of improved local control, higher probability of complete tumor removal, less damage to surrounding tissue, faster recovery and less short and long term side effects. Still, the interventions will have to prove their effectiveness, safety and superiority (or non-inferiority) to standard cancer treatments on a patient level. A prospective observational cohort study has the great opportunity to fill this gap.

Read the detailed description

Objectives

  • To start a prospective observational cohort study of CRC, small bowel and anal cancer patients from their primary diagnosis until death.
  • After obtaining Informed Consent, to prospectively collect data on medical history, comorbidities, baseline clinical parameters, imaging results, pathology results, tumor characteristics, treatment, treatment outcomes, hospital stays, interventions and (S)AEs.
  • After obtaining separate Informed Consent for collecting data on health related quality of life and work ability, to collect data on patient reported outcome measures.
  • After obtaining separate Informed Consent, to collect blood, (tumor) tissue or other body material, obtained during routine practice, for observational studies or storage in the biobank.
  • The cohort will serve as an infrastructure geared towards efficient, safe and comprehensive clinical evaluation of new interventions for patients with CRC according to the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design.

Expected outcome

  • More accurate data on the treatment and clinical and patient reported outcomes of CRC, small bowel and anal cancer in daily practice.
  • A continuous infrastructure for a large variety of research purposes including:
  1. Prognostic and predictive research. B. Molecular research and (epi)genetic research. C. Comparison of new interventions for patients with CRC, small bowel and anal cancer according to the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design. D. Health care policies and cost-effectiveness studies.
Medical subject headings
Colorectal Neoplasms

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Progression free survival

    Measured: up to 10 years

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Health related quality of life

    measured by EORTC QLQ questionnaire

    Measured: 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 months

  2. Grade 3/4 (serious) adverse events

    Measured: 3 months

  3. Disease free survival

    Measured: up to 10 years

  4. Overall survival

    Measured: up to 10 years

  5. Work Ability Index (WAI)

    Measured: 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Feb 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2013
  3. Primary completionJan 2050 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJan 2051 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
50,000 participants (estimated)
Target duration
50 Years
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02070146
Sponsor's protocol ID
12-510
Acronym
PLCRC
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
7 Aug 2013
Last updated
4 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Pennings AJ, Vink GR, van Kuijk S, Melenhorst J, Beets GL, May AM, Breukink SO. Quality of life and functional outcome of rectal cancer patients: A prospective cohort study. Colorectal Dis. 2024 Nov;26(11):1892-1902. doi: 10.1111/codi.17181. Epub 2024 Oct 2.

    PubMed 39358881
  • van Lanen AS, Kok DE, Wesselink E, Derksen JWG, May AM, Smit KC, Koopman M, de Wilt J, Kampman E, van Duijnhoven FJB; COLON and PLCRC studies. Associations between low- and high-fat dairy intake and recurrence risk in people with stage I-III colorectal cancer differ by sex and primary tumour location. Int J Cancer. 2024 Sep 1;155(5):828-838. doi: 10.1002/ijc.34959. Epub 2024 May 3.

    PubMed 38700376
  • Smit KC, Derksen JWG, Stellato RK, VAN Lanen AS, Wesselink E, Belt EJT, Balen MC, Coene PPLO, Dekker JWT, DE Groot JW, Haringhuizen AW, VAN Halteren HK, VAN Heek TT, Helgason HH, Hendriks MP, DE Hingh IHJT, Hoekstra R, Houtsma D, Janssen JJB, Kok N, Konsten JLM, Los M, Meijerink MR, Mekenkamp LJM, Peeters KCMJ, Polee MB, Rietbroek RC, Schiphorst AHW, Schrauwen RWM, Schreinemakers J, Sie MPS, Simkens L, Sonneveld EJA, Terheggen F, Iersel LV, Vles WJ, Wasowicz-Kemps DK, DE Wilt JHW, Kok DE, Winkels RM, Kampman E, VAN Duijnhoven FJB, Koopman M, May AM. Determinants of Physical Activity among Patients with Colorectal Cancer: From Diagnosis to 5 Years after Diagnosis. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2024 Apr 1;56(4):623-634. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003351. Epub 2023 Nov 27.

    PubMed 38079324

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Colorectal Cancer, run by Dutch Colorectal Cancer Group at 70 sites in Netherlands.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 70 sites in Netherlands. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Miriam Koopman, MD, PhD (m.koopman-6@umcutrecht.nl), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Progression free survival (time frame: up to 10 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02070146, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Jun 2026.

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