Overnight DNA test could speed up cancer care for kids
NCT ID NCT07201038
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a new, ultrafast whole genome sequencing test can give doctors genetic information about a child's cancer within days instead of the usual 1-4 weeks. Researchers at Cambridge University Hospitals will enroll 50 children and young adults under 25 with suspected or confirmed cancer. The goal is to see if faster results can help guide treatment decisions sooner, especially for high-risk cancers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ultrafast whole genome sequencing (WGS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could replace slower genetic tests, allowing doctors to identify high-risk cancers and start targeted treatments within days instead of weeks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The technology may not be fast or reliable enough in routine practice.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Addenbrookes Hospital
RECRUITINGCambridge, United Kingdom
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