Blood test may spot hidden cancers years early

NCT ID NCT04405557

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Geneplus-Beijing Co. Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can detect six types of cancer early in people at high risk. About 757 participants aged 45 and older with certain risk factors are being monitored. The goal is to see how accurate the test is and how much time it gives before a standard diagnosis.

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 lead to a simple blood test that catches several cancers earlier, when they may be easier to treat.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures how well ctDNA detects cancer; it does not prove that early detection improves outcomes. Results may not apply to all populations.

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EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University

Changchun, Jilin, 130033, China
Chinese PLA General Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Henan Provincial People's Hospital

Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, China
Jiangsu Province Hospital

Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
Shenzhen People's Hospital

Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518020, China
Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital

Chengdu, Sichuan, 610072, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinzhou Medical University

Jinzhou, Liaoning, 121001, China
Xiangya Hospital Central South University

Changsha, Hunan, 410008, China

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