CT scans vs. colonoscopies: a simpler way to screen for colon cancer?

NCT ID NCT07342998

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether CT scans can be used instead of colonoscopies to screen for colon cancer. Researchers will compare how well each method finds polyps and cancer in 600 adults aged 50-70. If CT scans work just as well, it could offer a faster and less invasive screening option.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that CT scans are a reliable, less invasive option for colon cancer screening, potentially making screening more accessible.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a trial of a new treatment. CT scans may miss small polyps or cancers that colonoscopy would detect, so it may not be a perfect replacement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COLO-RECTAL CANCER COLON CANCER SCREENING SCREENING COLONSCOPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bilecik Seyh Edebali University

Bilecik, Bilecik, 11000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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