Blood test could spot breast cancer without needles or scans

NCT ID NCT06336928

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a blood test called a liquid biopsy can accurately detect breast cancer. Researchers will compare the blood test results with mammograms and standard tissue biopsies in 490 women. If the blood test works well, it could offer a less invasive way to screen for breast cancer in the future.

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 a simple blood test that helps detect breast cancer earlier or more easily.
What could go wrong: This is an early validation study, not a treatment trial. The blood test may not be accurate enough to replace current methods, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast carcinoma breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CARCINOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Keck Medicine of USC Koreatown
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90020, United States
Los Angeles General Medical Center
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States
USC Norris Oncology/Hematology-Newport Beach
RECRUITING

Newport Beach, California, 92663, United States

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