Clinical trials

Cancer continues to be one of the most significant public health issues worldwide. Thanks to early detection, the mortality rate of certain types of cancer has decreased significantly. However, the lack of accessible, low-cost, non-invasive, non-toxic, and easy-to-implement diagnostic methods results in late diagnoses, leading to 1 in every 6 people dying from cancer today. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression and are found both inside cells and in bodily fluids such as blood and urine. Several studies have demonstrated their role in human diseases, especially cancer, where tumors release miRNAs into the bloodstream that can be used as biomarkers for early detection. The research and development team at Oncoliq SAS identified a panel of miRNAs associated with breast cancer, with a detection performance of 82% sensitivity and 83% specificity, validated in exploratory and preliminary confirmatory studies. These results led to the filing of a patent based on liquid biopsy technology. The objective of this protocol is to establish a panel of miRNAs for the early detection of breast cancer using samples from breast cancer patients and a cancer-free control group. Validation of the miRNAs will be carried out through RT-qPCR. This stage constitutes the analytical validation of the biomarkers, with the goal of developing an algorithm capable of classifying individuals with and without breast cancer. In future stages, a pilot clinical trial is planned to evaluate test implementation and clinical validation.

Oncoliq is a novel early breast cancer detection test based on liquid biopsies and microRNAs. This innovative test aims to improve the accuracy of cancer detection, thereby reducing patient mortality and healthcare costs. To develop this test, the discovery and validation phases have been completed. In addition, Machine learning and AI were used to determine the algorithm for breast cancer detection. The overall objective of this protocol is to implement a pilot test to enroll 1,000 women without a previous cancer diagnosis who are attending their annual medical check-up. To achieve this, we will develop the following specific objectives: Enroll women over age 35 who attend the gynecological annual check-up. Test the plasma of the enrolled volunteers for specific miRNA biomarkers using RT-qPCR. Perform an analysis based on artificial intelligence techniques in collaboration with IMAGO Systems (USA) on mammogram images. Compare the results obtained from the clinical check-up (BiRad from mammogram), IMAGO Systems and RT-qPCR (Oncoliq breast test). Conduct a 5-year follow-up on volunteers with pathological results from Oncoliq breast test. Participants who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria and agree to take part in the protocol will be required to sign both pages of the Informed Consent Form and complete the Annex and Survey. Subsequently, a small blood sample of 3-5 mL will be drawn via venipuncture.