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The SOLAR Shield Study: Colorectal Cancer Screening

We want to see how well a new blood test, called Shield, works for checking your colon for signs of cancer over time compared to a standard colonoscopy. By joining, you're helping us learn more about early cancer detection.

Age & Gender

  • 45 years ~ 81 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

  • Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

When you join, you'll get the Shield test. If your first test is negative, you'll have another colonoscopy and blood draw about 3 years later. If your first test is positive, you'll need a different type of colonoscopy soon after and won't need to do any more tests for the study.

Incentives

Information provided upon request.

In-person visits:
2
Total length of participation:
3 years

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

  • Planning to undergo a routine Shield test
  • Consider by physician as being at "average risk" for Colorectal Cancer
  • Between the ages of 45-81 years old
  • Planning to undergo a colonoscopy within the next 3 years

Not eligible if:

  • Personal history of colorectal cancer
  • Known diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease
  • Having a parent, sibling, or child with colorectal cancer
  • Had a positive Shield test within the previous 3 years

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)
Burnett-Womack Building (UNC-Chapel Hill)
160 Dental Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Secondary Visit Location

Clinical Research Unit
UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building
100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Sarah McGill
Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Cancer (Colorectal)
Stomach, Digestion and Gut Health
Healthy Volunteer or General Population

IRB Number

25-2128

ClinicalTrials.gov

NCT06880055

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