Could a simple home blood test spot lung cancer earlier?
NCT ID NCT05384769
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a cell-free DNA liquid biopsy done at home can help screen for lung cancer in high-risk current and former smokers aged 50-80. Participants will either use the liquid biopsy or get a standard low-dose CT scan. The goal is to see if the home test encourages more people to get screened and catch lung cancer earlier.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cell-free DNA liquid biopsy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make lung cancer screening easier and more accessible, catching the disease earlier in people at high risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. The liquid biopsy may miss some cancers or give false alarms, and it's not yet proven to be better than standard CT screening.
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City of Hope Medical Center
RECRUITINGDuarte, California, 91010, United States
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