U.S., Feb. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07430540) titled 'Optimising Colorectal Cancer Patient Pathways' on Feb. 18.
Brief Summary: Bowel cancer (colorectal cancer) is the 4th most common cancer in Scotland. Approximately 4,000 cases are diagnosed annually. Cancer-related deaths in Scotland are higher than other UK nations. Improving the early detection of bowel cancer, and therefore survival, is important.
The majority of bowel cancers are diagnosed within secondary-care (colorectal surgery unit). Upon GP referral to secondary-care, patients provide stool samples which are analysed for microscopic blood (FIT; faecal immunohistochemical test). Patients with a single positive result are mo...