Can a simple blood test spot ovarian cancer before it starts?

NCT ID NCT07764744

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This study is looking at whether a blood test called Galleri can help detect ovarian cancer early in people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene changes, who are at higher risk. Participants will give a blood sample and answer questionnaires about their experience. The study will also check how well the test finds ovarian cancer or precancerous conditions compared to standard care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that helps catch ovarian cancer earlier in high-risk individuals, potentially improving outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is an early feasibility study with a small number of participants. The test may not be accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply to the broader population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary breast ovarian cancer syndrome ovarian cancer ovarian neoplasm

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

BRCA 1 GENE MUTATION BRCA 2 GENE MUTATION EARLY DETECTION OF OVARIAN CANCER OVARIAN NEOPLASMS SEROUS TUBAL INTRAEPITHELIAL CARCINOMA

Can a simple blood test spot ovarian cancer before it starts?

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