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Evaluation of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing in a High-Risk Military Population: The Sentinel Study
NCT06523868 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the possible benefits of an investigational, but commercially available Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test which is designed to detect many types of cancer early in veterans who have served in the military in active duty. The name of the screening blood test being studied is: -GRAIL Galleri MCED test
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER GRAIL Galleri
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,500 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-09-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06523868
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06523868 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,500 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which has 819 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cancer Diagnosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which GRAIL Galleri is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06523868 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06523868 about?
NCT06523868 is a clinical study titled "Evaluation of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing in a High-Risk Military Population: The Sentinel Study". The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the possible benefits of an investigational, but commercially available Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test which is designed to detect many types of cancer early in veterans who have served in the military in active duty. The nam...
What is the current status of trial NCT06523868?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,500 participants. The study started on 2025-03-31. Estimated completion is 2028-09-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06523868 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer Diagnosis. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06523868?
The interventions under investigation include: GRAIL Galleri (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06523868?
This trial is sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which has 819 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06523868 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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