Multi-Target Colorectal Cancer Screening Test for the Detection of Colorectal Advanced Adenomatous Polyps and Cancer

NCT ID: NCT01397747

Last Updated: 2015-12-03

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

12776 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-06-30

Study Completion Date

2013-05-31

Brief Summary

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The primary objective is to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Exact Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening test for colorectal cancer, using colonoscopy as the reference method. Lesions will be confirmed as malignant by histopathologic examination.

The secondary objective is to compare the performance of the Exact CRC screening test to a commercially available FIT assay, both with respect to cancer and advanced adenoma. Lesions will be confirmed as malignant or precancerous by colonoscopy and histopathologic examination.

Detailed Description

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Patients who are at average risk of developing colorectal cancer who are eligible for colorectal cancer screening will be asked to collect a single stool sample for the Exact CRC screening test and for the commercially available FIT assay. Subjects will undergo colonoscopy within 90 days of enrollment. Representative histopathology slides from tissue biopsied or excised during colonoscopy and representative histopathology slides resulting from subsequent definitive surgery may be retrieved in order to be evaluated by central pathology to confirm diagnosis and staging.

Conditions

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Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Colonic Diseases Colorectal Cancer

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Average risk patients

Subjects will be men and women, 50-84 years of age, inclusive, who are at average risk of developing colorectal cancer.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Exclusion Criteria

2. Subject is able and willing to undergo a screening colonoscopy within 90 days of enrollment.
3. Subject is 50 to 84 years of age inclusive.
4. Subject is able to comprehend, sign, and date the written informed consent document to participate in the study.
5. Subject is able and willing to provide stool samples according to written instructions provided to them.


1. Subject has any condition which, in the opinion of the investigator should preclude participation in the study.
2. Subject has undergone colonoscopy within the previous nine (9) years.
3. Subject has undergone any double-contrast barium enema, virtual (CT-based) colonoscopy, or flexible sigmoidoscopy within the previous five (5) years.
4. Subject has a history of colorectal cancer or adenoma.
5. Subject has a history of aerodigestive tract cancer.
6. Subject has had a positive fecal occult blood test or FIT within the previous six (6) months.
7. Subject has had a prior colorectal resection for any reason other than sigmoid diverticular disease.
8. Subject has had overt rectal bleeding, e.g., hematochezia or melena, within the previous 30 days. (Blood on toilet paper, after wiping, does not constitute rectal bleeding).
9. Subject has a diagnosis or personal history of any of the following high-risk conditions for colorectal cancer:

* Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including chronic ulcerative colitis (CUC) and Crohn's disease.
* \>= 2 first-degree relatives who have been diagnosed with colon cancer. (Note: first-degree relatives include parents, siblings and offspring).
* One first-degree relative with CRC diagnosed before the age of 60.
* Familial adenomatous polyposis (also referred to as "FAP", including attenuated FAP).
* Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer syndrome (also referred to as "HNPCC" of "Lynch Syndrome").
* Other hereditary cancer syndromes including but are not limited to Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, MYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP), Gardner's Syndrome, Turcot's (or Crail's) Syndrome, Cowden's Syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis and Familial Hyperplastic Polyposis.
10. Subject has a family history of:

* Familial adenomatous polyposis (also referred to as "FAP").
* Hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer syndrome (also referred to as "HNPCC" or "Lynch Syndrome").
11. Participation in any "interventional" clinical study within the previous 30 days in which an experimental treatment is administered or might be administered through a randomized assignment of the subject to one or more study groups.
Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

84 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Exact Sciences Corporation

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Thomas Imperiale, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Study Investigator

Locations

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Achieve Clinical Research

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Mayo Clinic Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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Desert Sun Clinical Research, LLC

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Alhambra, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Arcadia, California, United States

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Valley Gastro Consultants

Arcadia, California, United States

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Desert Oasis Healthcare

Bermuda Dunes, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Burbank, California, United States

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REMEK Research

Chino, California, United States

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Southern California Oncology

Downey, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners Medical Group

El Monte, California, United States

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Southern California Oncology

Fullerton, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Glendale, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Glendale, California, United States

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Valley Gastro Consultants

Glendora, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Huntington Park, California, United States

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Health Care Partners Medical Group

Long Beach, California, United States

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Health Care Partners San Antonio

Long Beach, California, United States

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VA Hospital

Long Beach, California, United States

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Healthcare Partners Medical Group

Los Angeles, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Los Angeles, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Southern California Oncology

Lynwood, California, United States

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Facey Medical Foundation

Mission Hills, California, United States

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Healthcare Partners- Mission Plaza

Mission Hills, California, United States

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Healthcare Partners-Mission Hills

Mission Hills, California, United States

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REMEK Research

Montclair, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners Medical Group

Montebello, California, United States

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Monterey Bay GI Consultants Medical Group & Research Institute

Monterey, California, United States

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Furtura Research

Monterey Park, California, United States

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Healthcare Partners Medical Group

Monterey Park, California, United States

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Diverse Research Solutions

Oxnard, California, United States

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Desert Oasis Healthcare

Palm Springs, California, United States

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Desert Regional Medical Center

Palm Springs, California, United States

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HealthCare Partners

Pasadena, California, United States

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REMEK Research

Pomona, California, United States

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Health Care Partners

Redondo Beach, California, United States

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Institute for Medical Research

Sacramento, California, United States

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Sharp-Rees-Stealy Medical Group

San Diego, California, United States

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Sharp-Rees-Stealy Medical Group

San Diego, California, United States

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Sansum Clinic

Santa Barbara, California, United States

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Sansum Clinic

Santa Barbara, California, United States

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Santa Monica Research Institute

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Health Care Partners Medical Group

Torrance, California, United States

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South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group

Torrance, California, United States

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Tujunga Medical Group

Tujunga, California, United States

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Healthcare Partners-Valencia

Valencia, California, United States

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Healthcare Partners- Van Nuys

Van Nuys, California, United States

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Southern California Oncology

Yorba Linda, California, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

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Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group, PC

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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Mayo Clinic Florida

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Melbourne GI Center

Melbourne, Florida, United States

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MIMA Century Research Associates

Melbourne, Florida, United States

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Suncoast Research Group

Miami, Florida, United States

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GI Care Center

Miami, Florida, United States

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Gastro Health P.L.

Miami, Florida, United States

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Miami Research Associates

South Miami, Florida, United States

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Cancer Coalition of South Georgia

Albany, Georgia, United States

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Phoebe Digestive Health Center

Albany, Georgia, United States

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Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Hiram, Georgia, United States

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Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Marietta, Georgia, United States

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Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Marietta, Georgia, United States

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Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

Woodstock, Georgia, United States

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NCH Medical Group

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

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Northwest Community Hospital

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States

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NCH Medical Group

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States

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Jesse Brown VAMC

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Union Health Services

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Union Health Services

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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VA Hospital

Hines, Illinois, United States

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Southwest Gastroenterology

New Lenox, Illinois, United States

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Union Health Services

Norridge, Illinois, United States

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Southwest Gastroenterology

Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States

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Avicenna Clinical Research

Palos Heights, Illinois, United States

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Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, LTD

Rockford, Illinois, United States

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Roudebush VA Medical Center

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Iowa Digestive Disease Center

Clive, Iowa, United States

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Gastroenterology & Nutritional Medical Services

Bastrop, Louisiana, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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MGAGI Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

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New Orleans Research Institute

Metairie, Louisiana, United States

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Delta Research Partners, LLC

Monroe, Louisiana, United States

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Louisiana Research Center

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

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Digestive Disease Associates, PA

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Center

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

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Banks Hepatology Institute P.C.

College Park, Maryland, United States

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Digestive Disease Associates

Columbia, Maryland, United States

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Howard County GIDC

Columbia, Maryland, United States

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Russell Schub

Columbia, Maryland, United States

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Columbia Medical Practice

Columbia, Maryland, United States

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Gasro Center of Maryland

Columbia, Maryland, United States

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Gastro Center of Maryland

Columbia, Maryland, United States

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Centennial Medical Group

Elkridge, Maryland, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates

Elkridge, Maryland, United States

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CBM Pathology

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

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Maryland Digestive Disease Center

Laurel, Maryland, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates

Pasadena, Maryland, United States

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Boston Medical Center: Center for Digestive Disorders

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Boston Medical Center: Family Medicine

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Boston Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center: Adult Primary Care

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Shapiro Ambulatory Care Center: Women's Health Group

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Commonwealth Clinical Studies PLLC

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

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Commonwealth Clinical Studies PLLC

East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States

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Gastrointestinal Specialists

Taunton, Massachusetts, United States

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Center for Digestive Health

Troy, Michigan, United States

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Mayo Clinic Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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Advanced Research Institute

Reno, Nevada, United States

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Summit Medical Group

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States

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AGA Clinical Research Associates, LLC

Egg Harbor, New Jersey, United States

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Binghamton Gastroenterology

Binghamton, New York, United States

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Gastrointestinal Research Group

Great Neck, New York, United States

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Faculty Practice Associates

New York, New York, United States

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GI Clinic

New York, New York, United States

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Internal Medicine Associates

New York, New York, United States

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Mount Sinai School of Medicine

New York, New York, United States

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Practice Associates

New York, New York, United States

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Digestive Health Specialists, PA

Advance, North Carolina, United States

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Asheville Gastroenterology Associates

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

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MediSpect

Boone, North Carolina, United States

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Carolina Digestive Health Associates

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Carolina Digestive Health Associates

Concord, North Carolina, United States

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Carolina Digestive Health Associates

Davidson, North Carolina, United States

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Cumberland Research Associates

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

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Carolina Digestive Health Associates

Harrisburg, North Carolina, United States

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Digestive Health Specialists, PA

Kernersville, North Carolina, United States

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Wake Research Associates

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Hanover Medical Specialists

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Digestive Health Specialists, PA

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Ohio GI & Liver Institute

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Consultants for Clinical Research

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Ohio GI & Liver Institute

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Northwest Gastroenterology Clinic, LLC

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Main Line Gastroenterology

Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States

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Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster

Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States

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Main Line Gastroenterology

Havertown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

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Main Line Gastroenterology

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

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Main Line Gastroenterology

Media, Pennsylvania, United States

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Main Line Gastroenterology

Perkasie, Pennsylvania, United States

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PGC Endoscopy Center Inc.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Main Line Gastroenterology

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States

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Coastal Carolina Research Center

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates

Bristol, Tennessee, United States

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Gastro One

Germantown, Tennessee, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates of Clinical Research

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

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Professional Quality Research, Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States

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Professional Quality Research, Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States

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Professional Quality Research, Inc.

Austin, Texas, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates, PA

Houston, Texas, United States

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Advanced Clinical Research of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States

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Houston Medical Research Associates

Houston, Texas, United States

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Professional Quality Research, Inc.

Round Rock, Texas, United States

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Digestive Health Specialists of Tyler

Tyler, Texas, United States

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Advanced Research Institute

Logan, Utah, United States

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Advanced Research Institute

Ogden, Utah, United States

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Salt Lake Research, PLLC

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Advanced Research Institute

Sandy City, Utah, United States

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Charlottesville Medical Research

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

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Blue Ridge Medical Research

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

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Digestive and Liver Disease Specialists

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Clinical Research Associates of Tidewater

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Lakeview Medical Center

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

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Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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Northwest Gastroenterology Associates

Bellevue, Washington, United States

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Marshfield Clinic-Eau Claire Center

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Franklin, Wisconsin, United States

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UW Health West Clinic

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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University of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Marshfield Clinic

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States

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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Marshfield Clinic-Minocqua Center

Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States

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Marshfield Clinic-Weston Center

Weston, Wisconsin, United States

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Alberta Health Services

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Countries

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United States Canada

References

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Imperiale TF, Ransohoff DF, Itzkowitz SH, Levin TR, Lavin P, Lidgard GP, Ahlquist DA, Berger BM. Multitarget stool DNA testing for colorectal-cancer screening. N Engl J Med. 2014 Apr 3;370(14):1287-97. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1311194. Epub 2014 Mar 19.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 24645800 (View on PubMed)

Imperiale TF, Gagrat ZD, Krockenberger M, Porter K, Ziegler E, Leduc CM, Matter MB, Olson MC, Limburg PJ. Algorithm Development and Early Performance Evaluation of a Next-Generation Multitarget Stool DNA Screening Test for Colorectal Cancer. Gastro Hep Adv. 2024 May 17;3(6):740-748. doi: 10.1016/j.gastha.2024.05.002. eCollection 2024.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39280922 (View on PubMed)

Ebner DW, Rushlow D, Mou J, Porter K, Finney Rutten LJ, Limburg P, Sancar F, Imperiale TF. Stool-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Test Performance Characteristics in Those With and Without Hemorrhoids. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2023 Jul 19;7(4):320-326. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2023.06.003. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37502338 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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Exact Sciences 2011-01

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Identifier Source: org_study_id