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Blood test may reveal hidden cancer spread without scans

NCT ID NCT07685236

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a blood test can locate where colorectal cancer has returned or spread after surgery. Researchers are analyzing genetic markers in the blood to build a model that predicts whether a recurrence is local or distant. The goal is to improve early detection and guide treatment decisions without relying solely on imaging like CT or MRI scans.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that spots where colorectal cancer has returned, potentially catching it earlier than scans.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 586 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients meeting the following tumor types: primary colorectal cancer, locally recurrent colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer liver metastasis, colorectal cancer lung metastasis, colorectal cancer peritoneal metastasis, colorectal cancer bone metastasis, colorectal cancer multi-organ metastasis, primary liver cancer, primary lung cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, primary bone tumor.

Ages

18 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years, male or female. * Patients with the following tumor types: primary colorectal cancer, locally recurrent colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer liver metastasis, colorectal cancer lung metastasis, colorectal cancer peritoneal metastasis, colorectal cancer bone metastasis, colorectal cancer multi-organ metastasis, primary liver cancer, primary lung cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, primary bone tumor. * No prior surgery or anti-tumor treatment at the time of enrollment assessment. * Subjects voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of malignant tumors other than those within the inclusion criteria. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm liver cancer lung cancer peritoneum cancer

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Metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC)

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