New blood test aims to catch ovarian cancer early

NCT ID NCT07491081

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tiny particles called extracellular vesicles can help detect ovarian cancer earlier. Researchers will collect blood from 1,500 postmenopausal women aged 50-74 in Queensland, Australia. The main goal is to see if the test is practical in real-world settings, such as how long blood samples can sit before processing. This is not a treatment study—it is about improving future screening methods.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

blood test for ovarian cancer biomarkers

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help develop a simple blood test to detect ovarian cancer earlier, when treatment is more effective.

What could go wrong

This is an early feasibility study, not a diagnostic trial. It focuses on sample handling, not on whether the test actually detects cancer. Many biomarker tests fail in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ovarian cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Mater Misericordiae Ltd

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    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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  • The University of Queensland

    RECRUITING

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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