Breath test for detecting gastrointestinal cancers
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple breath test can help detect different types of gastrointestinal cancers earlier. If you have been recently diagnosed with one of these cancers or have concerning abdominal symptoms but clear test results, your breath may help teach us how to spot these cancers sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You either have a confirmed gastrointestinal cancer (such as colon, pancreatic, stomach, esophageal, or liver cancer) OR you have abdominal complaints but a recent test (like a colonoscopy or scan) came back normal.
- You have not already started chemotherapy, radiation, or had surgery for this cancer.
- You have not had a different cancer (other than skin cancer) in the last three years.
- You are able to provide a breath sample and are willing to give informed consent.
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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