Clinical trial Recruiting at 49 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Observing cancer recurrence using a blood test

Official title: ORACLE: Observation of ResiduAl Cancer With Liquid Biopsy Evaluation

Run by Guardant Health, Inc. · NCT05059444 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new blood test to see if it can help find out if cancer comes back in people who have been treated for early-stage solid tumors.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2285 (estimated)
SponsorGuardant Health, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation
Locations57 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 56 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 7, 2021
Main results expectedAugust 2030
Study endsAugust 2030
Registry record updatedSeptember 14, 2026
Trial IDNCT05059444 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have undergone initial treatment for early-stage solid tumors and are planning regular follow-up for cancer recurrence.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not undergoing regular follow-up monitoring or those with advanced-stage cancers may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

The ORACLE study aims to evaluate a novel ctDNA assay developed by Guardant Health for its ability to detect cancer recurrence in patients who have undergone treatment for early-stage solid tumors. Participants will provide blood samples at enrollment and during regular follow-up visits over a period of up to five years. The study will link ctDNA test results to clinical outcomes to establish the assay's clinical validity and explore its potential value in a cost-conscious healthcare environment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable method for early detection of cancer recurrence, potentially improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing ctDNA assays for cancer recurrence detection have shown promise, indicating that this approach is gaining traction in the field.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 years old AND
* Initial treatment is given with curative/radical intent AND
* Are planning to undergo regular follow-up and monitoring for cancer recurrence per standard of care at the enrolling site AND
* Provided written informed consent to participate in the study AND
* Are willing to have de-identified clinical data shared with investigators at regular intervals as outlined in the study protocol and informed consent AND
* Are willing to provide blood samples at enrollment and at subsequent clinical visits coinciding with standard of care follow-up, for up to 3 years as outlined in the study protocol and informed consent AND
* Have at least one Landmark blood sample collected. Landmark samples are collected 3-12 weeks after surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation/chemoradiation as applicable based on the participant's planned treatment regimen
* Have a histologically confirmed Index Cancer that qualifies for inclusion, defined as:

Primary Study Cohorts

* Cohort 1: Cohort 1: Muscle invasive carcinoma of the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis (stage II-III),
* Cohort 2: Cohort 2: Non-small cell lung cancer (stage IB-III):

Cohort 2A: Resectable OR Cohort 2B: Unresectable,

* Cohort 3: Invasive breast carcinoma with hormone receptor (e.g. estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) expression) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status known and one the following:

Cohort 3A: High-risk2 HER2+ breast cancer (any ER, PR status allowed) OR Cohort 3B: High-risk2 triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) OR Cohort 3C: High-risk3 HR-positive/HER2-negative invasive breast carcinoma,

* Cohort 4: Stage IIB-III cutaneous melanoma or limited (resectable) stage IV melanoma treated with curative intent,
* Cohort 5: Esophageal or gastroesophageal junction carcinoma (stage II-III),
* Cohort 6: Gastric adenocarcinoma (stage II-III),
* Cohort 7: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma that is has been surgically resected or is eligible for surgical resection,
* Cohort 8: Cohort 8: Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (includes stage I-IVB HPV-negative or stage III-IVB HPV-positive oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, nasopharynx, nasal cavity, or paranasal sinus),
* Cohort 9: High-risk epithelial ovarian or Fallopian tube carcinoma (defined as FIGO stage IC-III, stage IA-IB that has high grade, carcinosarcoma, or clear cell histology),
* Cohort 10: Endometrial carcinoma (2023 FIGO Stage II-III or 2023 FIGO Stage IC or any Stage I with p53 abnormal molecular subtype),
* Cohort 11: High-risk renal cell carcinoma (Defined as high grade (grade 3-4) stage II, stage III or limited stage IV (meaning metastatic sites are considered treatable with curative intent)
* Cohort 12: Colorectal adenocarcinoma Cohort 12A: Pathologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the rectum (located up to 15 cm from the anal verge) that is undergoing or underwent a preoperative chemotherapy-or immunotherapy- containing regimen OR Cohort 12B: Colon adenocarcinoma (stage II-III)

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of allogeneic organ or tissue transplant
* Index cancer has predominantly neuroendocrine histology
* History of another primary cancer diagnosed within 3 years of enrollment, with the exception that in situ cancers, non-melanoma skin carcinomas, localized low- or intermediate risk prostate cancers (defined as cancers confined to the prostate with Gleason score of 7 or lower and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) of less than 20), and stage I papillary thyroid carcinoma, and participants with bilateral/multifocal tumors within the same organ (for example, bilateral breast cancer) are allowed if diagnosed within 3 years of enrollment
* Known distant metastasis at time of enrollment (with the exception of participants with limited/resectable stage IV cutaneous melanoma or RCC)

Where it's running

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
    Chandler, Arizona, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California, San Diego
    La Jolla, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
    Newport Beach, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Redwood City
    Redwood City, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Memorial Healthcare System
    Hollywood, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation
    Lakeland, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Tulane Cancer Center
    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Christus Highland/ Boniol
    Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan
    Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Astera Cancer Care
    East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
    Recruiting
  • UNC- Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Toledo Clinic Cancer Center
    Toledo, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • WellSpan Medical Oncology & Hematology at York Cancer Center
    York, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Carolina Urologic Research Center
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • DHR Health Advance Care Center
    Edinburg, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    Forth Worth, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    San Antonio, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Utah Cancer Specialists
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Recruiting
  • ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center
    Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
    Recruiting
  • CHU Besançon
    Besançon, France
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital Franco-Britannique
    Levallois-Perret, France
    Recruiting
  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting
  • Ambroise Paré-Hartmann
    Neuilly, France
    Recruiting
  • APHP Tenon Hospital - Sorbonne
    Paris, France
    Recruiting
  • Asklepios Klinik Altona
    Hamburg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • SLK-Kliniken Heilbronn GmbH
    Heilbronn, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Ludwig Maximilian University Munich
    Munich, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Instituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori" IRCCS IRST, SrL
    Meldola, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
    Reggio Emilia, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli
    Roma, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Teresa Herrera (C.H.U.A.C)
    A Coruña, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Vall Hebron Institute of Oncology
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • ICO Institut Catala d'Oncologia
    Barcelona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Instituto Catalan de Oncologia de Girona
    Girona, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital San Carlos
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario La Paz
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • CIOSS HM Sanchinarro
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria
    Málaga, Spain
    Recruiting
  • CCS Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí
    Sabadell, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Clinico de Santiago de Compostela
    Santiago de Compostela, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Clínico de Valencia
    Valencia, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Genesis Cancer Center
    Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
    Terminated

+7 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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