DNA 'Crystal Ball' may spot return of colorectal cancer
NCT ID NCT06314958
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to develop a test that uses DNA methylation patterns from tumor samples to predict whether stage II or III colorectal cancer will return after surgery and chemotherapy. Researchers will analyze tissue from 400 patients who are currently cancer-free after treatment. The goal is to create a tool that identifies patients at higher risk of recurrence, potentially guiding more personalized follow-up care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a blood or tissue test that helps doctors know which patients need closer monitoring after colorectal cancer treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on developing and validating a test, not a treatment. The test may not prove accurate enough for routine use.
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Barcelona University
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City of Hope Medical Center
RECRUITINGMonrovia, California, 91016, United States
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La Paz University Hospital
RECRUITINGMadrid, Spain
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Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
RECRUITINGDalian, China
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