4952 Participants Needed

Colonoscopy vs Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening

(00-046 Trial)

Recruiting at 5 trial locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

RATIONALE: Screening tests, such as colonoscopy and fecal occult blood test, may help doctors find tumor cells early and plan better treatment for colorectal cancer.PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying colonoscopy to see how well it works compared to fecal occult blood test in screening healthy participants for colorectal cancer.

Who Is on the Research Team?

AZ

Ann Zauber, PhD

Principal Investigator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Healthy individuals aged 50-69 (40-69 at one site), at average risk for colorectal cancer, with no serious health issues or history of certain bowel diseases. Participants should not have had a colonoscopy before and must avoid red meat and certain medications around the time of testing.

Inclusion Criteria

I am healthy and at average risk for colorectal cancer.
I do not have congestive heart failure.
I do not have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have had a condition where my lymphocytes grow abnormally.
I have a history of cancer.
I haven't taken any NSAIDs in the last 7 days.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline Screening

Participants undergo baseline screening colonoscopy or fecal occult blood test (FOBT)

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Annual Follow-up

Participants with negative baseline FOBT undergo FOBT annually for up to 4 years

4 years
Annual visits (in-person)

Follow-up

All participants are followed annually for up to 4 years to monitor outcomes

4 years

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • annual screening
  • fecal occult blood test
  • screening colonoscopy
  • standard follow-up care
Trial Overview This phase III trial is comparing two types of colorectal cancer screening methods: an annual fecal occult blood test that checks for hidden blood in stool, versus a screening colonoscopy which involves examining the inner lining of the large intestine for abnormalities.
How Is the Trial Designed?
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Study II- Arm IExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Study I- Arm IIExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group III: Study I- Arm IExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group IV: Study II- Arm IIActive Control2 Interventions

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,998
Recruited
602,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+
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