New study aims to unlock secrets of colorectal cancer in young people
NCT ID NCT05568420
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study collects blood, tissue, and stool samples from 160 people aged 18-49, including those with young onset colorectal cancer and healthy volunteers. Researchers will analyze the samples to create a database that helps explain why colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. The goal is to find clues that could lead to better prevention or treatment in the future.
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 better understanding of why some young people get colorectal cancer and how to detect or treat it earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study that does not test a treatment, so it will not directly help participants. It may take years to produce actionable insights.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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