New blood test aims to catch cancers early in veterans
NCT ID NCT06523868
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a blood test called Galleri that looks for signs of many different cancers early. It involves 1,500 veterans who served on active duty for at least four years and are 45 or older. Researchers want to see how well the test finds cancer compared to standard screening methods.
What this could mean
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Active substance
GRAIL Galleri multi-cancer early detection blood test
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple blood test helps catch multiple cancers earlier in veterans, potentially improving survival and treatment options.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no control group, so results may not prove the test saves lives. False positives could lead to unnecessary procedures and anxiety.
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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