Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths

NCT ID NCT01696981

First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at whether screening tests for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can help find cancer early and reduce deaths. Over 154,000 people aged 55-74 took part. Researchers compared cancer deaths between those who got screened and those who received usual care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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