New blood test could sniff out lung cancer early
NCT ID NCT06261294
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study collected blood samples from 109 people with and without lung cancer to develop a blood test called OncoSweep Lung Spotlight. The test looks for genetic and other signals in the blood that might indicate lung cancer. Researchers hope this could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to help detect lung cancer earlier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- OncoSweep Lung Spotlight blood test
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that helps doctors detect lung cancer earlier, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early development study with only 109 participants. The test is not yet proven to work in real-world settings and may not be accurate enough for widespread use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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109 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
This is a two-arm, open-label, non-randomized controlled pilot study intended to screen adults of 18 years or older, who are treatment-naïve for cancers, or who have pulmonary nodules or masses detected by LDCT or standard CT scan, utilizing OncoSweep Lung Spotlight with venous blood sample collected in the healthcare facility where the study is being conducted.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion 1. Individual who is not mentally impaired, capable to read, understand, and is willing to provide signed and dated informed consent form. 2. Individual is aged 18 years old or above. 3. Individual who is willing to provide information on the given questionnaire. Test group: Individual was diagnosed with pulmonary nodules or masses by low-dose CT (LDCT)/ CT, and evaluated by the physician needed to conduct a biopsy or/ and surgery has been arranged. Control group: Individual is willing to undergo LDCT or CT scan with 3-5 mm spatial z-axis resolution, pulmonary function examination, X-ray, laboratory blood test, and blood drawing. 4. Control group: Individual has no abnormal finding from LDCT or CT scan with 3-5 mm spatial z-axis resolution and pulmonary function examination(FEV1/FVC Ratio≧70%). 5. Individual did not donate blood or receive blood transfusion within two months before joining the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion 1. Individual who is not suitable for participating as per Investigator's judgement. 2. Individual who has undergone gene therapy or related product within one year prior to enrolling in this study. 3. Individual who is attending another clinical study at the time of enrollment. 4. Individual who is known to be pregnant. 5. Individual who has received a vaccine within two weeks. 6. Individual who has a history of any cancer occurrences other than lung cancer.
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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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Mackay Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Zhongshan Dist, 104217, Taiwan
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