Gut bacteria test could spot colon cancer early
NCT ID NCT07321548
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at the gut bacteria of 1,757 people who had colon polyps or colorectal cancer in the past. The goal was to see if certain bacteria patterns could help predict who is at high risk for new polyps or cancer. Researchers hope this will lead to a simple, non-invasive stool test to guide who needs a colonoscopy.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,757 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2021
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Population scheduled for colonoscopy of participating country/city will be invited and recruited in wards, clinics or endoscopy centres.
- 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: * History of polypectomy or surgical removal of adenoma or CRC within the past 10 years * Will undergo a scheduled standard colonoscopy examination Exclusion Criteria: * History of inflammatory bowel disease
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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