150,000 people tracked to see if At-Home stool test can slash colon cancer deaths
NCT ID NCT04124406
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 150,000 adults in the U.S. who were prescribed the Cologuard stool test for colorectal cancer screening. Researchers want to see how many people get a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive result and how often cancer is found. The goal is to understand the real-world impact of this at-home test on catching cancer early and reducing deaths.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 150,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2019
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2025
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Adults prescribed Cologuard for routine colon cancer screening by their healthcare provider.
- 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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Inclusion Criteria: * Resident of the United States * Age 18 years or older * Able to provide informed consent * Able to complete surveys in English or Spanish * Valid order for Cologuard screening Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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