Simple blood, breath, and stool tests could revolutionize colon cancer screening

NCT ID NCT06515821

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Firalis SA Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing new, easy-to-use screening tools for colorectal cancer (CRC) in over 4,000 adults across Europe. Participants provide blood, breath, stool, and cheek swab samples, which are analyzed for biomarkers, genetic risks, and chemical patterns. The goal is to develop low-cost, accurate tests that could detect CRC earlier than current methods, potentially making screening more accessible.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to simple, low-cost screening tests that catch colorectal cancer earlier, potentially saving lives through earlier treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The new tests may not prove accurate enough to replace current methods like colonoscopy. Results are still years away from routine use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COLORECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

IBO: Institutul Oncologic Prof. Dr. Alexandru Trestioreanu București
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Bucharest, Romania
IPO: Instituto Português de Oncologia
RECRUITING

Porto, 4200-072, Portugal
LSMU: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Gastroenterology Department,
RECRUITING

Kaunas, 50161, Lithuania
MKI UKSH Lübeck
RECRUITING

Lübeck, 23538, Germany
Military Medical Academy Sofia, Gastroenterology Clinic, 3 Sveti Georgi Sofiiski str., Sofia 1606, Bulgaria
RECRUITING

Sofia, 1606, Bulgaria
UFC: Université de Franche-Comté Oncology department CHU Besançon
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Besançon, 25030, France
UMC Mainz: University Medical Center Mainz
RECRUITING

Mainz-GE, 55131, Germany
University Specialised Hospital for Active Treatment of Oncology Departement of Gastroenterology.
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Sofia, 1797, Bulgaria

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