Blood test could slash wait time for lung cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT04863924

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 20, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a simple blood test, called a liquid biopsy, can help doctors decide on treatment for advanced lung cancer faster than the current standard method, which requires testing a piece of the tumor. Researchers will compare how long it takes to get results from the blood test versus the tissue test in 170 patients. The goal is to see if using the blood test upfront can get patients started on the right treatment sooner.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    Toronto, Canada

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