Blood test could boost colon cancer screening rates

NCT ID NCT05987709

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether offering a simple blood test (Guardant SHIELD) helps more people complete colon cancer screening compared to usual care. About 2,000 adults aged 45-75 who were behind on screening took part. The main goal was to see if more people got screened within 3 months when offered the blood test.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kaiser Permanente Northwest

    Portland, Oregon, 97227, United States

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