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Simple blood test could spot hidden germ cell cancer

NCT ID NCT07401316

Diagnosis Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA can find leftover cancer cells in people with germ cell tumors (a type of testicular or ovarian cancer). Researchers will enroll 130 patients with stage I, II, or III disease and check how well the test works after treatment. The goal is to develop a tool to detect cancer early and improve follow-up care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
blood test for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)
What this could lead to
If successful, this blood test could help doctors find leftover cancer cells after treatment, potentially guiding further care.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 130 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The test may not be accurate enough for routine use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 130 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2032

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. ≥ 18 years old at the time of informed consent 2. Ability to provide written informed consent and HIPAA authorization 3. Subjects must have histologically or serologically confirmed seminomatous or non seminomatous germ cell tumor. Non-seminoma includes embryonal carcinoma, choriocarcinoma, yolk sac tumor, or teratoma. Note: Cohort I is for high-risk clinical stage I disease (high risk will be defined as per enrolling investigator discretion). Cohort II is for clinical stage II. Cohort III is for clinical stage III or IS. 4. Archival tissue for germ-cell tumor diagnosis available Exclusion Criteria: 1. Concurrent disease or condition that would make the subject inappropriate for study participation 2. Any serious medical disorder that would interfere with the subject's safety 3. Dementia, altered mental status, or any psychiatric condition that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent per treating physician coverage. 4. Patient is being tested for minimal residual disease with other experimental platforms

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

germ cell tumor malignant germ cell tumor

As listed by the trial registrant

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Germ cell cancer metastatic

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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