Blood test may boost colorectal cancer screening in underserved groups
NCT ID NCT06444542
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study aimed to understand if offering a simple blood test for colorectal cancer screening would encourage more people to get screened. Researchers surveyed 297 adults aged 45-75 who had previously avoided standard screening methods like colonoscopy or stool tests. The goal was to see if a blood-based option, which is less invasive and more familiar, could improve screening rates in underserved communities.
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Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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