Blood test may spot lung cancer sooner in High-Risk patients
NCT ID NCT07615556
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a blood test that looks for genetic changes (ctDNA) can help detect lung cancer early in people who have suspicious lung nodules found on CT scans. Researchers will collect blood samples from 200 participants in Hong Kong and Vietnam at the start and after 6 months, and compare the results with follow-up CT scans. The goal is to see if the blood test can improve the accuracy of lung cancer diagnosis and reduce unnecessary procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ctDNA mutations and methylation with SPOTMAS Lung assays (blood test)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this blood test could help doctors identify lung cancer earlier in people with suspicious lung nodules, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies and improving outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with only 200 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The test might not be accurate enough to replace current methods, and false positives or negatives are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Hong Kong Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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