New blood test could replace invasive cancer biopsies

NCT ID NCT04490564

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a new blood test (liquid biopsy) to find cancer markers in 135 people with head and neck, lung, or skin cancer. The goal was to see if the blood test works as well as a standard tissue biopsy. The study did not provide treatment but aimed to improve how doctors monitor cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aretaieio University Hospital of Athens

    Athens, Attica, 11528, Greece

  • Bioclinic

    Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 546 22, Greece

  • Metropolital Hospital

    Piraeus, Piraeus, 18547, Greece

  • Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens

    Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece

  • University General Hospital of Alexandroupoli

    Alexandroupoli, Alexandroupolis, 68100, Greece

  • University General Hospital of Athens Attikon

    Athens, Attica, 124 62, Greece

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