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Breath Research Narrow Validation for Gastrointestinal Cancer Detection

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllImperial College London
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The investigators of this study are developing a simple breath test to help detect gastrointestinal (gut) cancers earlier, including cancers of the oesophagus (food pipe), stomach, pancreas, liver and bowel. These cancers often cause non-specific symptoms that are similar to benign conditions, making early diagnosis difficult. Delays between the onset of symptoms and referral for a diagnostic test such as an endoscopy or a scan, can allow the cancer to progress. The breath test detects small molecules called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are released in exhaled breath. Some of these VOCs are strongly associated with these cancers and may help identify high-risk patients who require urgent investigation. In practice, patients who come to their GP with concerning symptoms will be offered the breath test. If the test is positive, patients can be referred promptly for a diagnostic

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: Adult participants โ‰ฅ 18 years old who meet at least one of the following criteria Colorectal arm: 1. Cancer: Histologically-confirmed CRC\* 2. Control: Non-specific abdominal symptoms with normal or benign colonoscopy findings Pancreatic arm: 1. Cancer: Histologically-confirmed PDAC\* 2. Control: Non-specific abdominal symptoms with a radiologically-normal pancreas Oesophagogastric arm: 1. Cancer: Histologically-confirmed OGC\* 2. Control: Non-specific abdominal symptoms with normal or benign upper gastrointestinal endoscopy findings Oesophageal squamous arm: 1. Cancer: Histologically-confirmed OSCC\* 2. Control: Non-specific abdominal symptoms with normal or benign upper gastrointestinal endoscopy findings Liver arm: 1. Cancer: Histologically- or radiologically-confirmed HCC or CCC\* 2. Control: Non-specific abdominal symptoms with a radiologically-normal liver * Patients with suspected cancer (e.g. based on imaging) but who do not have histological confirmation prior to participating in the study may still be recruited and followed up to determine whether or not a diagnosis of cancer was subsequently confirmed. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have already received chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery for their cancer * History of another cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancers) within three years * Participants with co-morbidities preventing breath collection * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent * (For Oesophagogastric arm only): Allergies to any of the constituents of the nutrient drink including glucose, glycerol, iron sulphate, Maltodextrin (Corn, Potato), Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, tyrosine, phenylalanine, and glutamic acid * (For Colorectal arm only): Participants receiving bowel prep in the previous 7 days
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

6 sites
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, United Kingdom
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, United Kingdom
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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