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Observational studyMilitary Medical Research2025

Diagnostic efficacy of fecal-based miR-92a for advanced colorectal neoplasia: a prospective multicenter screening trial.

Jia-Chen Wang, Li Zhao, Xiang-Yang Yu, Ting-Ping Wu, Chang-Fa Xia, Ju-Fang Shi, Hui He, Zhi-Qi Chen, Dan Shi, Han Xue and 24 more

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34 authors.

Jia-Chen Wang *Office of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Li Zhao *Department of Health Management, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University/the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.
Xiang-Yang Yu *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300000, China.
Ting-Ping Wu *Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518020, Guangdong, China.
Chang-Fa Xia *Office of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Ju-Fang Shi *Office of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Hui HeDepartment of Health Management, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University/the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.
Zhi-Qi ChenDepartment of Nursing, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300000, China.
Dan ShiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300000, China.
Han XueDepartment of Health Management, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University/the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.
Qi AoDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300000, China.
Shu-Ping LiaoDepartment of Health Management, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University/the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.
Zhang-Qiang ZhengDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300000, China.
Qiong-Fang HuangDepartment of Health Management, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University/the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.
Lin LiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300000, China.
Sui-Ling LinDepartment of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518020, Guangdong, China.
Ying-Xue LiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University/the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.
Wen-Long HuClinical Medical Research Center, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University/the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China.
Ji PengShenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control, Shenzhen, 518081, Guangdong, China.
Lin LeiShenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control, Shenzhen, 518081, Guangdong, China.
Mao-Mao CaoOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Fan YangOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Xin-Xin YanOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Si-Yi HeOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Meng-Di CaoOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Shao-Li ZhangOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Yi TengOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Qian-Ru LiOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Nuo-Pei TanOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
Hao-Yang YuCollege of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518000, Guangdong, China.
Hong-Hui ChengDepartment of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen Bao'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Shenzhen, 518020, Guangdong, China. chenghonghui@szbazyy.net.
Xi-Mo WangTianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300192, China. wangximosci@outlook.com.
Wei-Qing WuDepartment of Health Management, Shenzhen People's Hospital, the Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University/the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518053, Guangdong, China. wweiqing2025@outlook.com.
Wan-Qing ChenOffice of Cancer Screening, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China. chenwq@cicams.ac.cn.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMore efficacious, noninvasive screening methods are needed for advanced colorectal neoplasia. miR-92a is a reliable and reproducible biomarker for early colorectal cancer detection in stool samples. We compared the diagnostic efficacies of miR-92a, immunochemical fecal occult blood testing (FIT), and their combination (FIT + miR-92a) in a prospective multicenter screening trial.

methodsOverall, 16,240 participants aged 30-75 years were enrolled between April 1, 2021, and December 31, 2023. A total of 15,586 participants returned samples available for both FIT and miR-92a tests. All those with positive, and a random selection of those with negative screening tests were recommended to undergo colonoscopy. Follow-ups were performed until participants completed the colonoscopic examination. A total of 1401 screen-positive and 2079 randomly selected screen-negative individuals completed colonoscopies. Primary outcomes included sensitivity, number needed to screen (NNS), Youden index and receiver operating characteristic area under the curve (AUC) for advanced adenomas and colorectal cancer [advanced neoplasia (AN)] for each screening modality in the diagnostic performance analysis.

resultsColonoscopy was performed in 3480 individuals. The colonoscopy compliance rate was 47.8% for screen-positive individuals. The sensitivity of miR-92a versus FIT for AN was 70.9% versus 54.3% (P < 0.001), NNS was 24.7 versus 32.2 (P = 0.001), Youden index was 47.9% versus 35.0% (P < 0.001), AUC was 0.74 versus 0.67 (P = 0.010). FIT + miR-92a had a sensitivity of 85.4%, an NNS of 20.5, a Youden index of 47.9% and an AUC of 0.74 for AN.

conclusionsFor AN screening, miR-92a demonstrated better sensitivity, NNS, Youden index and AUC as compared with FIT. Compared with FIT, using miR-92a appears to be more efficient for population-based screening programs. Screening sensitivity for AN can be further enhanced if conditionally used in combination with FIT.

trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registration Number: ChiCTR2200065415.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsFecesMass ScreeningMicroRNAsAdultAgedColonoscopyEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOccult BloodProspective StudiesROC CurveMicroRNAsMIRN92 microRNA, humanAdvanced neoplasiaColorectal cancerImmunochemical fecal occult blood testingMiR-92aScreening

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