Massive cancer screening trial seeks answers on early detection

NCT ID NCT00339495

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 155,000 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers tracked cancer cases and deaths over many years to see if screening made a difference.

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Locations

  • Westat, Inc.

    Rockville, Maryland, 20850, United States

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