FIND-CRC Clinical Study
Austin Regional Clinic physicians constantly work to improve the care given to all our patients. We are dedicated to offering unique options for our patients and helping them reach their ideal health goals. Part of this dedication involves making clinical research available. Clinical research makes it possible to discover the benefits, risks, and safety of commercially available and investigational medications.
Research standards are very strict to help make studies as safe as possible. Teams of government and research experts have already reviewed each study we conduct to minimize any study risks. Austin Regional Clinic has decided to be involved in this research study because we believe it can potentially benefit our patients.
About the FIND-CRC clinical study
This study is looking to see if an investigational blood test can detect colorectal cancer earlier. Researchers will compare the blood test results with findings from a routine colonoscopy to evaluate how well it works. The study is enrolling adults age 40 and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer. Participants must already be planning to undergo a routine screening colonoscopy.
By participating in this study, you would be contributing to the development of groundbreaking technology with the potential to benefit many people in the future. ARC is one of the many study centers in the United States participating in this research study.
What to expect
If you join this study, you will have a total of three blood draws over about two years. The first blood sample will be collected before your scheduled screening colonoscopy. You will then return for two additional blood draws — one about one year later and another about two years later.
Participants will be compensated for their time at each study visit.
Eligibility criteria
We're looking for people who:
- Are 40 year of age or older
- Have a routine screening colonoscopy scheduled in the next four months
- Have not had a colonoscopy in the last 9 years
- Have not had a diagnosis of cancer in the past
Location
Request to participate
Please contact our ARC Clinical Research team to request to participate by calling 737-247-7240.