A Colon Bank for Early Detection of Colon Cancer

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to establish a biobank of samples (blood and stool) to support the development of non-invasive tests for early detection of colon cancer and its precursors.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age >18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient has known cancer outside of the target cancer 5 years prior to current collection (not including basal cell or squamous cell skin cancers; if patient has not been seen or if information is not available, the patient is eligible)
  • Patient has received cancer treatment in the 5 years prior to current collection
  • Patient has had any prior radiation therapy to the target lesion prior to current collection
  • Patient has had a biopsy to the target organ and/or lesion within 3 days before collection

Stool Specific Exclusion:

  • Bowel prep <7 days prior to stool collection
  • Oral or rectal contrast given within 7 days prior to stool collection
  • Presence of ileostomy
  • Enteral feeds or TPN
  • Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 03/10/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

John Kisiel, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Hunter Miller

(507) 538-6747

Miller.Hunter@mayo.edu

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CLS-20582217

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