Gut microbiome study aims to catch colon cancer sooner
NCT ID NCT06741293
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026
Summary
This study is looking for better ways to detect colorectal cancer early by analyzing bacteria in stool samples. Researchers will collect samples from 30,000 people aged 40-74 in the Lisbon area and compare their gut microbiome with colonoscopy results. The goal is to find bacterial markers that can spot cancer or precancerous growths more accurately than current stool tests.
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Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine
RECRUITINGLisbon, Lisbon District, 1649-028, Portugal
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