New online tool could help doctors spot hidden cancer risks
NCT ID NCT05079334
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a web-based tool called MeTree that collects family health history to estimate a person's risk for inherited cancer. Over 1,800 adults from three medical centers participated. The goal was to see if the tool helps identify high-risk patients more efficiently than standard clinic methods, and to offer genetic counseling to those who need it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MeTree family health history questionnaire
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help doctors more easily spot patients who might have inherited cancer risks, leading to earlier genetic counseling and better prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This study is about testing a process, not a treatment. It may not show big improvements in health outcomes, and results might not apply to all clinics or populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Meharry Medical College
Nashville, Tennessee, 37208, United States
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, United States
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