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NCT06995898 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

The Vanguard Study: Testing a New Way to Screen for Cancer

A NA study of Malignant Solid Neoplasm and Breast Carcinoma, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
24,000
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT06995898 is a NA study of Malignant Solid Neoplasm and Breast Carcinoma that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI). The registered enrollment target is 24,000 participants, above the 1,004-participant average among 176 other Malignant Solid Neoplasm trials with a reported enrollment target (2290% higher). The trial reports 20 study locations across 4 states.

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The verdict

NCT06995898, a NA study of Malignant Solid Neoplasm and Breast Carcinoma, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
24,000 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

The Vanguard Study is a feasibility study to explore several aspects of evaluating multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests in a future definitive randomized controlled trial. An MCD test measures markers in the blood in order to screen for multiple cancers simultaneously. There is a need to understand how MCDs may work as cancer screening tools. The goal of cancer screening is to reduce the burden of cancer by identifying cancers before they show symptoms or signs, when treatment is likely to be most effective. In this study, adults aged 45-75 without cancer will be randomly assigned to one of 3 groups: 2 separate MCD test groups or a control group. These two MCD tests will not be compared to each other but will be compared to cancers detected in the control group. This study will provide early information on how well MCD tests perform as cancer screening tools. It will also help researchers understand how patients and their doctors make decisions about their care when the MCD test result comes back as normal (negative) or abnormal (positive).

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Biospecimen Collection
  • OTHER Electronic Health Record Review
  • DEVICE Device Usage
  • PROCEDURE Multi-Cancer Detection Test

Study Locations (20)

Michigan

  • Henry Ford Cancer Institute-Downriver - Brownstown
  • Henry Ford Health Center - Brownstown - Brownstown
  • Henry Ford Health Center - Chesterfield - Chesterfield
  • Henry Ford Macomb Hospital-Clinton Township - Clinton Township
  • Henry Ford Medical Center-Fairlane - Dearborn
  • Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit
  • Henry Ford Medical Center - Detroit Northwest - Detroit
  • Henry Ford Medical Center-Cottage - Grosse Pointe Farms
  • Henry Ford Medical Center - Livonia - Livonia
  • Henry Ford Medical Center-Columbus - Novi

Colorado

  • Keefe Memorial Hospital - Cheyenne Wells
  • Kaiser Permanente-Franklin - Denver
  • Poudre Valley Hospital - Fort Collins
  • Cancer Care and Hematology-Fort Collins - Fort Collins
  • UCHealth Greeley Hospital - Greeley
  • Kaiser Permanente-Rock Creek - Lafayette
  • Kaiser Permanente-Lone Tree - Lone Tree
  • Medical Center of the Rockies - Loveland

California

  • Kaiser Permanente-Division of Research - Pleasanton

Hawaii

  • Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center - Honolulu

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 24,000 participants
Start Date 2025-06-16
Est. Completion 2029-06-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

3,257 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06995898

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06995898 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 24,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 1,004-participant average among 176 other Malignant Solid Neoplasm trials with a reported enrollment target (2290% higher). The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 10 conditions, with Malignant Solid Neoplasm appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Biospecimen Collection is the first listed.

NCT06995898 reports 20 study locations spanning 4 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Michigan, Colorado, California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06995898 about?

NCT06995898 is a clinical study titled "The Vanguard Study: Testing a New Way to Screen for Cancer". The Vanguard Study is a feasibility study to explore several aspects of evaluating multi-cancer detection (MCD) tests in a future definitive randomized controlled trial. An MCD test measures markers in the blood in order to screen for multiple cancers simultaneously. There is a need to understand ho...

What is the current status of trial NCT06995898?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 24,000 participants. The study started on 2025-06-16. Estimated completion is 2029-06-30.

What conditions does trial NCT06995898 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Breast Carcinoma, Colorectal Carcinoma, Lung Carcinoma, Ovarian Carcinoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06995898?

The interventions under investigation include: Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE), Electronic Health Record Review (OTHER), Device Usage (DEVICE), Multi-Cancer Detection Test (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06995898?

This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06995898 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across California, Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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