Simple blood test aims to spot multiple cancers early
NCT ID NCT05181826
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study collects blood samples from healthy people, those with benign diseases, and cancer patients to develop a multi-analyte blood test. The test looks for DNA methylation markers that may indicate the presence of various cancers, especially liver cancer. Researchers aim to measure how sensitive and specific the test is, and to identify conditions that could cause false results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multi-analyte Blood Test
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this blood test could help detect multiple cancers early, potentially improving treatment outcomes and survival rates.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study focused on test development, not a treatment. The test may not prove accurate enough for widespread use, and false positives or negatives are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Allina Health, Virginia Piper Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGCoon Rapids, Minnesota, 55433, United States
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Liver Center of Texas
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75234, United States
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Methodist Hospital
RECRUITINGRichardson, Texas, 75082, United States
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Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
RECRUITINGMemphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States
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Torrance Memorial Physician Network - Cancer Care
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGRedondo Beach, California, 90277, United States
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VPCI Oncology Research
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55407, United States
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Virginia Piper Cancer Institute Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus
RECRUITINGFridley, Minnesota, 55432, United States
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