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A study looking at testing poo for blood to show who might be at risk of cancer of the stomach or bowel

Overview

Cancer types:

Anal cancer, Bowel (colorectal) cancer, Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Stomach cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This study was for people who had a low level of red blood cells (anaemia) caused by a lack of iron in the body. This is iron deficiency anaemia.

The study was open for people to join between 2018 and 2019. The team published the results in 2020.

Recruitment start: 30 November 2018

Recruitment end: 13 September 2019

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Jonathon Snook

Supported by

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Last reviewed: 12 April 2023

CRUK internal database number: 14495

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