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EQUAL: EGFR ctDNA QUantative Assessment for Lung Cancer Screening in Asian and Latinx Populations
NCT06716580 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This research study is studying a new blood test to screen for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) positive lung cancer in healthy individuals at risk for the disease and who cannot undergo regular lung cancer screening. The name of the test used in this research study is: -Circulating free DNA (cfDNA) Assay
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) Assay
Study Locations (6)
Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Steward St. Elizabeth's — Brighton
- Dana-Farber Cancer Instiute Merrimack Valley — Methuen
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute South Shore — South Weymouth
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-09-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06716580
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06716580 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 1,000 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 2 conditions, with Lung Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) Assay 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: NCT06716580 reports 6 study locations 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 NCT06716580 about?
NCT06716580 is a clinical study titled "EQUAL: EGFR ctDNA QUantative Assessment for Lung Cancer Screening in Asian and Latinx Populations". This research study is studying a new blood test to screen for Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) positive lung cancer in healthy individuals at risk for the disease and who cannot undergo regular lung cancer screening. The name of the test used in this research study is: -Circulating free DN...
What is the current status of trial NCT06716580?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,000 participants. The study started on 2025-04-01. Estimated completion is 2030-09-01.
What conditions does trial NCT06716580 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Lung Cancer, EGFR Gene Mutation. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06716580?
The interventions under investigation include: Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) Assay (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06716580?
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 NCT06716580 being conducted?
This trial has 6 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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