Simple stool test could slash unnecessary colonoscopies and catch cancer sooner
NCT ID NCT07430540
First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study aims to improve how bowel cancer is detected in people referred to hospital with symptoms. Around 1,000 patients will provide extra stool samples to see if changes in blood levels over time can better identify who needs a colonoscopy. The goal is to catch cancers earlier while reducing the number of unnecessary procedures, saving time and resources.
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NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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