Blood test could predict deadly cancer years before symptoms
NCT ID NCT00431756
Summary
This study aims to find early DNA changes in blood and tissue that might warn when Barrett's esophagus is turning into cancer. Researchers are analyzing samples from 600 people with acid reflux, Barrett's esophagus, or esophageal cancer to identify these warning signs. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk patients earlier so they can receive closer monitoring or preventive treatments.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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