Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?

NCT ID NCT07328516

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many years using cancer registries and other databases.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal which early-life farm exposures increase cancer risk, helping guide prevention strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It can show links but cannot prove cause and effect. Results may take many years.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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