Clinical trial Recruiting at 13 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Fecal multi-marker tests to screen for gastric and colorectal cancers

Official title: Evaluation of Fecal Multi-target Biomarkers in the Screening of Digestive Tract Cancers: a Multi-center Prospective Observational Cohort Study

Run by Xijing Hospital · NCT07600125 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether stool-based biomarker panels can better screen for gastric and colorectal cancers in adults undergoing endoscopy.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorXijing Hospital
Academic / other
Locations13 sites (Xi'an, Shaanxi and 12 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 10, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT07600125 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18 years and older who are scheduled for gastroscopy and colonoscopy and are willing to participate in a two-year follow-up.

Probably not a fit

Patients with recent endoscopy within the past year, prior gastrointestinal malignancy, or conditions that make screening high risk may derive little to no direct benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an observational, multi-center study in adults scheduled for gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Participants provide stool samples before endoscopy for qualitative and quantitative FIT plus novel biomarker testing, then undergo endoscopic examination. After the baseline screening, participants will be followed for two years to assess cancer outcomes. The primary endpoints are the sensitivity and specificity of the fecal multi-marker panels for detecting gastrointestinal cancers, with the aim of improving screening accuracy. The study will analyze how the combination of FIT results and new biomarkers perform in identifying cancers in this patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the biomarker panel could improve early detection of gastric and colorectal cancers through noninvasive stool testing.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research shows promise for fecal biomarker panels in cancer screening, but performance can vary by population and markers used.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment;
2. Participants must be scheduled to undergo gastroscopy and colonoscopy;
3. Participants must agree to undergo a two-year follow-up as outlined in the protocol;
4. Participants must be willing to participate and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Have undergone gastrointestinal endoscopy screening within the past year;
2. History of any type of gastrointestinal malignancy;
3. Concurrent severe medical conditions that reduce the benefits of screening, such as severe pulmonary disease, kidney disease, liver disease, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and hematological disorders;
4. Other situations where a physician determines that endoscopic screening poses excessive risk (e.g., hemodynamic instability) or offers no benefit (e.g., short life expectancy);
5. Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University
    Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University
    Dalian, China
    Recruiting
  • Hongxing Hospital of the 13th Division, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps
    Hami, China
    Recruiting
  • Cao County People's Hospital
    Heze, China
    Recruiting
  • The 960th Hospital of the Joint Support Force of the People's Liberation Army of China
    Jinan, China
    Recruiting
  • PetroChina Central Hospital, Hebei
    Langfang, China
    Recruiting
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  • Huoqiu County People's Hospital
    Liu‘an, China
    Recruiting
  • Qingdao Municipal Hospital
    Qingdao, China
    Recruiting
  • Central Theater Command General Hospital
    Wuhan, China
    Recruiting
  • Wuwei Cancer Hospital of Gansu Province
    Wuwei, China
    Recruiting
  • Wuxi People's Hospital
    Wuxi, China
    Recruiting
  • Gaoyao District People's Hospital, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province
    Zhaoqing, China
    Recruiting
  • Zhaoqing First People's Hospital, Guangdong Province
    Zhaoqing, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.