Could extra stool tests catch bowel cancer earlier and save colonoscopies?
NCT ID NCT07430540
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to improve early detection of bowel cancer by having patients provide multiple stool samples (FIT tests) instead of just one. About 1,000 people referred to a hospital in Scotland with possible bowel cancer symptoms will take part. The goal is to see if tracking changes in blood levels over time can better identify who needs a colonoscopy, reducing unnecessary procedures and catching cancers earlier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
FIT (faecal immunochemical test) stool test
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more accurate and efficient way to detect bowel cancer early, reducing the need for unnecessary colonoscopies and saving healthcare resources.
What could go wrong
This is an early implementation study with 1000 participants, not a large-scale trial. The new pathway may not improve detection rates as hoped, and there is a small risk of missed cancers.
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Conditions
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Locations
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NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, United Kingdom