Blood test may spare 85% of early colon cancer patients from unnecessary surgery
NCT ID NCT06040632
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looks at 67 people in Denmark who had early-stage colorectal cancer removed during a colonoscopy or minor surgery. Doctors often recommend more surgery because of certain risk factors, but only about 15% of patients actually have leftover cancer. The researchers are testing a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) to see if it can accurately identify who truly needs additional surgery. If the test works, many patients could avoid unnecessary operations.
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Locations
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Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, North Denmark, 9000, Denmark
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Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Central Jutland, 8000, Denmark
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Bispebjerg Hospital
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, 2400, Denmark
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Gødstrup Hospital
Herning, Central Jutland, 7400, Denmark
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Herlev Hospital
Herlev, Capital Region of Denmark, 2730, Denmark
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Odense University Hospital
Odense, The Region of Southern Denmark, 5000, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Horsens
Horsens, Central Jutland, 8700, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Randers
Randers, Central Jutland, 8930, Denmark
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Regional Hospital Viborg
Viborg, Central Jutland, 8800, Denmark
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