Blood test may improve cancer care for colorectal and lung cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04258137

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether regular blood tests that look for tumor DNA (called liquid biopsy) can help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with advanced colorectal or lung cancer. About 332 participants will be randomly assigned to either receive standard imaging follow-up or imaging plus liquid biopsy. The goal is to see if the extra blood test information leads to longer survival.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

liquid biopsy (ctDNA)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that regular ctDNA testing helps doctors choose better treatments and monitor cancer more accurately, potentially improving survival.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 2 trial with a small number of participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The benefit of ctDNA over standard imaging is not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis non-small cell lung carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • CHRU Brest

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    Brest, 29200, France

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  • Centre hospitalier de la Côte Basque

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    Bayonne, 64109, France

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  • Clinique Tivoli-Ducos

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    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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  • Institut Bergonie

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    Bordeaux, 33076, France

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  • Polyclinique Bordeaux Nord Aquitaine

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    Bordeaux, 33077, France

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  • Polyclinique Marzet

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    Pau, 64000, France

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