Urine sensor breakthrough could spare cancer patients from needles
NCT ID NCT01693861
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested a new, non-invasive way to monitor chemotherapy effects in 16 people with advanced colorectal cancer. Researchers measured special substances in urine samples taken before and after treatment to see if they could track cancer activity without blood draws or scans. The goal was to explore whether a simple urine test could one day help doctors personalize cancer therapy.
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Paul Brousse Hospital
Villejuif, 94807, France
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