Blood test may replace needles for cancer diagnosis

NCT ID NCT03019471

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a blood test can find tumor DNA in people with cancer. If successful, it could lead to a less invasive way to diagnose cancer compared to current methods like biopsies. The study will include 40 adults newly diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, or a type of brain cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Maastricht University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Maastricht, Limburg, 6229 HV, Netherlands

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