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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2285 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Guardant Health, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 57 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 56 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 7, 2021 |
| Main results expected | August 2030 |
| Study ends | August 2030 |
| Registry record updated | September 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05059444 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Clinical Trial Operations
- Email: mrdoraclestudy@guardanthealth.com
- Phone: 8556988887
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.