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CfDNA in Hereditary And High-risk Malignancies 2
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto
Summary
The goal of this study is to understand the performance of an experimental blood test that aims to detect early tumors in patients with hereditary cancer syndromes. If this new blood test is accurate, it could be used to screen patients for cancer and allow for earlier cancer detection. The study will compare cancer detection rates between those receiving the new blood test and those receiving standard care, assess if the test leads to earlier cancer diagnosis, and evaluate its impact on patient outcomes. The study will also use questionnaires and interviews to understand how patients feel about the blood test, its incorporation into routine medical care, and perceptions of the medical value of test results. This research could lead to more effective and less invasive cancer screening for high-risk individuals.
Official title: CfDNA in Hereditary And High-risk Malignancies (CHARM) 2: Evaluating the Performance of a cfDNA Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - 90 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1000
Start Date
2024-04-19
Completion Date
2031-12
Last Updated
2025-12-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cell-free DNA analysis
Analysis of cell-free DNA in blood plasma will involve targeted sequencing of key cancer-related genes, cell-free methylated DNA immunoprecipitation and high-throughput sequencing (cfMeDIP-seq), and shallow whole genome sequencing (sWGS).
Locations (8)
BC Cancer Agency
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Eastern Health
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
IWK Health Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sinai Health System
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Women's College Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jewish General Hospital
Montreal, Quebec, Canada