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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Clinical utility data for multi-target stool DNA (mt-sDNA) testing at guideline-recommended 3-year intervals are limited.
  • Optimizing screening effectiveness requires understanding the 3-year yield of mt-sDNA for colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous polyps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical utility and yield of repeat multi-target stool DNA (mt-sDNA) testing at a 3-year interval for colorectal cancer screening.
  • To assess the effectiveness of mt-sDNA in detecting advanced precancerous lesions and colorectal cancer over a 3-year screening period.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study enrolled individuals prescribed mt-sDNA testing for colorectal cancer screening.
  • Participants with negative baseline tests were followed for 3 years, with repeat mt-sDNA testing and colonoscopy recommendation in year 3.
  • Data were analyzed using the Predictive Summary Index (PSI) and by comparing observed versus expected cancer and lesion detection rates.

Main Results:

  • Of 2,044 subjects with valid baseline tests, 591 completed 3-year follow-up with repeat testing and colonoscopy.
  • No colorectal cancers were detected in year 3; however, 63 advanced precancerous lesions were found, with 22 (34.9%) detected by mt-sDNA.
  • The 3-year yield for advanced precancerous lesions was higher than expected (P=0.009), while colorectal cancer yield was lower than expected (P=0.09).

Conclusions:

  • Repeat mt-sDNA screening at a 3-year interval demonstrated a statistically significant gain in detecting advanced precancerous lesions.
  • The study was underpowered to reliably quantify the colorectal cancer detection rate at 3 years due to the absence of observed cases.
  • Larger studies are necessary to definitively assess the colorectal cancer detection yield of mt-sDNA at 3-year intervals.