Plain-English translation of NCT06568679 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is collecting biological samples (blood and stool) and detailed health information from young adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Researchers will use these materials to understand what causes colorectal cancer to develop in younger people, identify warning signs, and find new ways to catch the disease earlier when it may be easier to treat.
Colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in young adults, yet most research focuses on older patients. This study exists to fill that gap by learning what makes early-onset cases different and developing better strategies for early detection and treatment in younger people.
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As a participant, you would donate blood and/or stool samples and share detailed information about your medical history, family background, lifestyle, and current health status. The study will also collect information about how the diagnosis has affected you emotionally and socially. These materials and records will be used for research into the biology and causes of early-onset colorectal cancer, with the goal of improving detection and treatment strategies for future patients.
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Netherlands
Sponsor
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
December 2037
Age range
18 Years – 49 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Ruud Weijer, PhD
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
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