Check how well stool DNA tests help watch for colon cancer return
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies whether an at-home stool DNA test (Mt-sDNA) can safely and usefully monitor people after colon or rectal cancer treatment. It’s mainly about whether the test is practical and helpful during routine follow-up.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had stage I, II, or III colon or rectal adenocarcinoma (not stage IV).
- You had a colonoscopy before surgery, and that information is available.
- You had bowel surgery (bowel resection), and you may have also had chemotherapy and/or radiation as planned.
- You do not have inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s).
- Your cancer history does not include certain inherited conditions like Lynch syndrome or other polyposis syndromes.
- Any higher-risk growths (advanced adenomas) seen before surgery were removed, or were fully contained in the removed tissue.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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