Collection of Samples USOPTIVAL Study (NCT04792684)
Collection of Samples From the United States Population for Optimization and Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Plasma Circulating Free-DNA (cfDNA) Marker Panel Performance ("USOPTIVAL")
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A prospective multi-center observational study. The study will enroll eligible subjects from the United States to optimize the biomarker panel and evaluate the performance of a cfDNA marker panel selected by the Sponsor for CRC and advanced adenoma detection.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Precision Recearch Institute — Chula Vista, California
Age range: 45 Years to 84 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Optimization of Plasma Circulating Free-DNA (cfDNA) Marker Panel (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (16 Sites)
- Precision Recearch Institute — Chula Vista, California
- Precision Research Institute — San Diego, California
- Medical Associates Research Group — San Diego, California
- Clinical Research of California — Walnut Creek, California
- Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders — Hollywood, Florida
- Lakeland Regional Cancer Center — Lakeland, Florida
- Springfield Clinic — Springfield, Illinois
- Ochsner Clinic — New Orleans, Louisiana
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts
- Mid Hudson Medical Research — New Windsor, New York
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Fox Chase Cancer Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Frontier Clinical Research — Uniontown, Pennsylvania
- Clinical Trials Network — Union City, Tennessee
- Vilo Research Group — Houston, Texas
- Gastroenterology Consultants of SW Virginia — Raonoke, Virginia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (+34)674945571
Email: antonio.merino@universaldx.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Colorectal Cancer (CRC) clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.