New blood test could spot colon cancer in young adults before It's too late

NCT ID NCT06342401

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is developing a blood test that uses tiny particles called exosomes and machine learning to detect colorectal cancer in people under 50. The test looks for specific microRNA patterns in the blood. Researchers will compare results from 400 people—some with cancer and some without—to see how accurate the test is. If it works, it could offer a non-invasive way to catch this cancer early.

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 measuring microRNA from exosomes and cell-free particles

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive blood test to catch early-onset colorectal cancer sooner, potentially saving lives.

What could go wrong

This is still an early-stage study with 400 participants. The test may not be accurate enough for widespread use, and results need validation in larger, more diverse groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colonic neoplasm colorectal adenocarcinoma colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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  • Barcelona University

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Spain

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  • City of Hope Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

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  • Colorectal Surgery, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona UAB

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Spain

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  • IRCCS San Raffaele

    RECRUITING

    Milan, Italy

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  • Kawasaki University

    RECRUITING

    Kawasaki, Japan

  • Mie University

    RECRUITING

    Mie, Japan

  • National Cancer Center Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tokyo, Japan

  • Salamanca Biomedical Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Madrid, Spain

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  • Surgery Department, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Spain

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  • Tokyo Medical and Dental University

    RECRUITING

    Tokyo, Japan

  • University of La Laguna

    RECRUITING

    San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain

  • University of Salamanca-SACYL-CSIC, Salamanca, Spain

    RECRUITING

    Salamanca, Spain

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  • Yamagata University

    RECRUITING

    Yamagata, Japan