10,000 healthy volunteers tracked for 20 years to unlock early cancer detection

NCT ID NCT05193305

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to find ways to detect cancer earlier by following 10,000 healthy adults for up to 20 years. Researchers will collect lifestyle data and blood samples to identify changes that happen before a cancer diagnosis. The goal is to improve early detection, when treatment is more likely to succeed.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better ways to detect cancer early, when it is more treatable, potentially saving lives.
What could go wrong: This is a long-term observational study, not a treatment trial. It may take decades to yield results, and early detection methods may not work for all cancer types.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Johns Hopkins Hospital
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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