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NCT06523868 Evaluation of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing in a High-Risk Military Population: The Sentinel Study

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NCT ID NCT06523868
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Condition Cancer Diagnosis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,500 participants
Start Date 2025-03-31
Primary Completion 2027-09-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 45 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
GRAIL Galleri

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 1,500 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-31 with a primary completion date of 2027-09-30.

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Brief 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

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Active-duty or National Guard/Reserves military service for four or more years * Age ≥ 45 * Received care at a VA facility within past 5 years * Able to sign informed consent * Willingness to travel to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, for diagnostic testing if screening test indicates possible malignancy Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with invasive malignancy within 3 years of enrollment (non- melanoma skin cancer is acceptable) * Individuals with evidence of symptomatic or active cancer requiring therapeutic intervention at the time of participation (hormone therapy for breast/prostate cancer is acceptable) * Individuals in the process of being evaluated for a clinical suspicion of cancer

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Elizabeth ODonnell, MD

✉ elizabeth_odonnell@dfci.harvard.edu

📞 857-215-2361

Principal Investigator

Elizabeth ODonnell, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06523868 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 45 Years or older, studying Cancer Diagnosis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06523868 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06523868 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at elizabeth_odonnell@dfci.harvard.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06523868 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06523868 clinical trial?

NCT06523868 is sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The principal investigator is Elizabeth ODonnell, MD at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The trial plans to enroll 1,500 participants.

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