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RecruitingNCT05059444ORACLEUpdated Sep 14, 2026

ORACLE: Observation of ResiduAl Cancer With Liquid Biopsy Evaluation

An observational study in Bladder Carcinoma, Ureter Carcinoma and Renal Pelvis Carcinoma, sponsored by Guardant Health, Inc.. Recruiting at 57 sites in 5 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-14.

Sponsored by Guardant Health, Inc. · Observational

From the registry’s dates

  • Started Sep 2021; still recruiting 5 years 2 months later.
Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
2,285
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of ORACLE is to demonstrate the ability of a novel ctDNA assay developed by Guardant Health to detect recurrence in individuals treated for early-stage solid tumors. It is necessary that ctDNA test results are linked to clinical outcomes in order to demonstrate clinical validity for recurrence detection and explore its value in a healthcare environment subject to cost containment.

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Conditions studied

  • Bladder Carcinoma
  • Ureter Carcinoma
  • Renal Pelvis Carcinoma
  • Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Invasive Breast Carcinoma
  • Cutaneous Melanoma
  • Esophageal Carcinoma
  • Gastroesophageal Junction Carcinoma
  • Gastric Adenocarcinoma
  • Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
  • Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma
  • Fallopian Tube Carcinoma
  • Endometrial Carcinoma
  • Renal Cell Carcinoma
  • Rectal Adenocarcinoma
  • Colon Adenocarcinoma
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In context

Urinary Bladder Neoplasms

1,798 studies on the registry are indexed under Urinary Bladder Neoplasms; 445 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 2,285 is above the median of 200 across 410 observational studies indexed under Urinary Bladder Neoplasms.

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Lead sponsor

Guardant Health, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 10 studies on the registry; 4 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Probability sample

Study population

The primary study population will include participants with invasive bladder/upper urinary tract carcinoma, NSCLC, breast cancer, cutaneous melanoma, esophageal carcinoma, gastroesophageal junction carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, epithelial ovarian/Fallopian tube carcinoma, endometrial cancer, renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and colorectal cancer as per inclusion/exclusion criteria below. Inclusion criteria were selected to enroll participants who are predicted to have >15-20% risk of recurrence within 3 years in order to sufficiently power the study for recurrence events.

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Inclusion criteria

  • Age > 18 years old AND
  • Initial treatment is given with curative/radical intent AND
  • Are planning to undergo regular follow-up and monitoring for cancer recurrence per standard of care at the enrolling site AND
  • Provided written to participate in the study AND
  • Are willing to have de-identified clinical data shared with investigators at regular intervals as outlined in the study protocol and informed consent AND
  • Are willing to provide blood samples at enrollment and at subsequent clinical visits coinciding with standard of care follow-up, for up to 3 years as outlined in the study protocol and informed consent AND
  • Have at least one Landmark blood sample collected. Landmark samples are collected 3-12 weeks after surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation/chemoradiation as applicable based on the participant's planned treatment regimen
  • Have a confirmed Index Cancer that qualifies for inclusion, defined as:

Primary Study Cohorts

  • Cohort 1: Cohort 1: Muscle invasive carcinoma of the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis (stage II-III),
  • Cohort 2: Cohort 2: Non-small cell lung cancer (stage IB-III):

Cohort 2A: Resectable OR Cohort 2B: Unresectable,

  • Cohort 3: Invasive breast carcinoma with hormone receptor (e.g. estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) expression) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 () status known and one the following:

Cohort 3A: High-risk2 HER2+ breast cancer (any ER, PR status allowed) OR Cohort 3B: High-risk2 triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) OR Cohort 3C: High-risk3 HR-positive/HER2-negative invasive breast carcinoma,

  • Cohort 4: Stage IIB-III cutaneous melanoma or limited (resectable) stage IV melanoma treated with curative intent,
  • Cohort 5: Esophageal or gastroesophageal junction carcinoma (stage II-III),
  • Cohort 6: Gastric adenocarcinoma (stage II-III),
  • Cohort 7: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma that is has been surgically resected or is eligible for surgical resection,
  • Cohort 8: Cohort 8: Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (includes stage I-IVB HPV-negative or stage III-IVB HPV-positive oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, nasopharynx, nasal cavity, or paranasal sinus),
  • Cohort 9: High-risk epithelial ovarian or Fallopian tube carcinoma (defined as FIGO stage IC-III, stage IA-IB that has high grade, carcinosarcoma, or clear cell histology),
  • Cohort 10: Endometrial carcinoma (2023 FIGO Stage II-III or 2023 FIGO Stage IC or any Stage I with p53 abnormal molecular subtype),
  • Cohort 11: High-risk renal cell carcinoma (Defined as high grade (grade 3-4) stage II, stage III or limited stage IV (meaning sites are considered treatable with curative intent)
  • Cohort 12: Colorectal adenocarcinoma Cohort 12A: Pathologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the rectum (located up to 15 cm from the anal verge) that is undergoing or underwent a preoperative chemotherapy-or immunotherapy- containing regimen OR Cohort 12B: Colon adenocarcinoma (stage II-III)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of allogeneic organ or tissue transplant
  • Index cancer has predominantly neuroendocrine histology
  • History of another primary cancer diagnosed within 3 years of enrollment, with the exception that in situ cancers, non-melanoma skin carcinomas, localized low- or intermediate risk prostate cancers (defined as cancers confined to the prostate with Gleason score of 7 or lower and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) of less than 20), and stage I papillary thyroid carcinoma, and participants with bilateral/multifocal tumors within the same organ (for example, bilateral breast cancer) are allowed if diagnosed within 3 years of enrollment
  • Known distant at time of enrollment (with the exception of participants with limited/resectable stage IV cutaneous melanoma or RCC)
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Histologically or cytologically confirmed

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HER2

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Metastases

Cancer that has spread from where it began to other parts of the body. “Metastatic” cancer is cancer that has spread this way.

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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
2,285 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • Cohort 1: Muscle invasive carcinoma of the bladder, ureter, or renal pelvis (stage II-III)

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 2: Non-small cell lung cancer (stage IB-III)

    Cohort 2A: Resectable Cohort 2B: Unresectable

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 3: Invasive breast carcinoma with hormone receptor and HER2 status

    Cohort 3A: High-risk HER2+ breast cancer (any ER, PR status allowed); defined as having stage II-III or having residual invasive disease (i.e. non-pathologic complete response) following a neoadjuvant chemotherapy-containing regimen OR Cohort 3B: High-risk triple negative breast cancer (TNBC); defined as having stage II-III or having residual invasive disease (i.e. non-pathologic complete response) following a neoadjuvant chemotherapy-containing regimen OR Cohort 3C: HR-positive/HER2-negative invasive breast carcinoma with either \>4 positive axillary lymph nodes or 1-3 positive axillary lymph nodes and at least one of the following: tumor size \>5 cm, histologic grade 3, or validated gene expression assay indicating high recurrence risk (OncotypeDx score \> 26, MammaPrint high, ProSigna high, EndoPredict high)

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 4: Stage IIB-III cutaneous melanoma or limited (resectable) stage IV melanoma

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 5: Esophageal or gastroesophageal junction carcinoma (stage II-III)

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 6: Gastric adenocarcinoma (stage II-III)

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 7: Pancreatic adenocarcinoma

    That is has been surgically resected or is eligible for surgical resection

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 8: Invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

    Includes stage I-IVB HPV-negative or stage III-IVB HPV-positive oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, nasopharynx, nasal cavity, or paranasal sinus

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 9: High-risk epithelial ovarian or Fallopian tube carcinoma

    Defined as FIGO stage IC-III, stage IA-IB that has high grade, carcinosarcoma, or clear cell histology

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 10: Endometrial carcinoma

    Defined as 2023 FIGO Stage II-III or 2023 FIGO Stage IC or any Stage I with p53 abnormal molecular subtype

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 11: High-risk renal cell carcinoma

    Defined as high grade (grade 3-4) stage II, stage III or limited stage IV (meaning metastatic sites are considered treatable with curative intent).

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

  • Cohort 12: Colorectal adenocarcinoma

    12A Rectal Adenocarcinoma: Pathologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the rectum, located up to 15 cm from the anal verge that is undergoing or underwent a preoperative chemotherapy- or immunotherapy-containing regimen 12B Colon Adenocarcinoma: stage II-III

    Diagnostic Test: Guardant Reveal

Interventions

  • Diagnostic testGuardant Reveal

    Guardant Reveal is a minimal residual disease (MRD) panel for use in recurrence detection of early-stage solid tumors.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Distant Recurrence Free Interval (D-RFi)

    The primary endpoint, distant recurrence-free interval (D-RFi), will be evaluated for each of the primary study cohorts. D-RFi is defined as the time from the end of primary treatment until the time of diagnosis of a distant recurrence of the Index Cancer. Subjects without a distant recurrence will be censored at the time of last follow-up of their Index Cancer.

    Time frame: 3 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Sensitivity

    Sensitivity defined as the proportion of participants who develop distant recurrence who have ctDNA detected at or before the time of clinical detection of recurrence.

    Time frame: 3 years

  2. Positive Predictive Value

    Positive predictive value (PPV) defined as the proportion of participants who have ctDNA detected at the landmark or any surveillance timepoint who recur (either distally or locally).

    Time frame: 3 years

  3. Lead Time

    Lead time defined as the interval between ctDNA detection and clinical detection of recurrence.

    Time frame: 3 years

  4. Specificity

    Specificity defined as the proportion of participants who are recurrence-free who have ctDNA not detected.

    Time frame: 3 years

  5. Negative Predictive Value

    Negative predictive value (NPV) defined as the proportion of participants who have ctDNA not detected at the Landmark or any surveillance timepoint who do not recur.

    Time frame: 3 years

Other outcomes

  1. Recurrence-free interval (RFi)

    Recurrence-free interval (RFi) defined as the time from the end of primary treatment until the appearance/occurrence of any recurrence (distant, regional, and/or local) of the Index Cancer. Subjects without recurrence will be censored at the time of last follow-up of their Index Cancer.

    Time frame: 3 years

  2. Association with resolution of indeterminate findings

    1. The proportion of individuals whose indeterminate finding is ultimately confirmed to be disease recurrence who have ctDNA detected at the initial time the indeterminate finding is identified and 2. The proportion of ctDNA not detected participants whose indeterminate findings is ultimately confirmed to be benign.

    Time frame: 3 years

  3. Sensitivity for local recurrence

    Sensitivity for local recurrence defined as the proportion of participants who have localized recurrence (e.g., in the absence of distant metastasis) who have ctDNA detected at or before the time of clinical detection of a localized recurrence; using landmark and serial timepoints.

    Time frame: 3 years

  4. Index Cancer-Specific Survival (ICSS)

    Index Cancer-Specific Survival (ICSS) defined as the time from the date of diagnosis until the date of death from the subject's Index Cancer. Subjects who are still alive at the end of the study observation period will be censored at the time of last known vital status.

    Time frame: 3 years

  5. Overall Survival (OS)

    Overall Survival (OS) defined as the time from the date of diagnosis until the date of death from any cause. Subjects who are still alive at the end of the study observation period will be censored at the time of last known vital status.

    Time frame: 3 years

  6. Rate of ctDNA clearance with therapy

    Rate of ctDNA clearance with therapy defined as the proportion of patients who have ctDNA detected at a timepoint before starting a new therapy whose ctDNA becomes undetectable at a subsequent timepoint.

    Time frame: 3 years

  7. Association of ctDNA detection status with pathologic response

    Association of ctDNA detection status with pathologic response defined as the rate of ctDNA detection in individuals with residual invasive cancer in the resected specimen (as well as be residual cancer burden scores, where applicable), and in those with a complete pathologic response (defined as no invasive cancer detectable in the resection specimens) following neoadjuvant systemic therapy.

    Time frame: 3 years

  8. Association of genomic/epigenomic profiles with patient outcomes

    Association of genomic/epigenomic profiles with patient outcomes defined as the association between integrated genomic profiles (e.g., somatic mutations, copy number changes, tumor mutation burden etc) and epigenomic profiles (e.g., promoter methylation etc) with patient outcomes will be explored to determine if specific signatures define molecular subtypes with distinct recurrence rate/patterns, response to treatment, and/or longitudinal evolution of the tumor.

    Time frame: 3 years

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Study locations

49 of 57 sites recruiting
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Birmingham, Alabama 35205, United States
    Recruiting
    • Susan Binkley · Contact
  • Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
    Chandler, Arizona 85224, United States
    Recruiting
    • Charmaine Metrolis · Contact
  • Genesis Cancer Center
    Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913, United States
    Terminated

    Not enrolling at this site — choose another above.

  • University of California, San Diego
    La Jolla, California 92093, United States
    Recruiting
    • Susanna Lee · Contact
  • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
    Newport Beach, California 92663, United States
    Recruiting
    • Alexandria Adams · Contact
  • Redwood City
    Redwood City, California 94063, United States
    Recruiting
    • Clinical Trial Operations · Contact
  • Sutter Institute for Medical Research
    Sacramento, California 95816, United States
    Terminated

    Not enrolling at this site — choose another above.

  • University of Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado 80045, United States
    Recruiting
    • Emily Harper · Contact
  • Memorial Healthcare System
    Hollywood, Florida 33021, United States
    Recruiting
    • Machelle Seymour · Contact
  • The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation
    Lakeland, Florida 33812, United States
    Recruiting
    • Chantelle Passmore · Contact
  • Tulane Cancer Center
    New Orleans, Louisiana 70112, United States
    Recruiting
    • Minqi Haung · Contact
  • Christus Highland/ Boniol
    Shreveport, Louisiana 71105, United States
    Recruiting
    • Cynthia Allgood · Contact
  • Central Maine Medical Center
    Lewiston, Maine 04240, United States
    Terminated

    Not enrolling at this site — choose another above.

  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
    Terminated

    Not enrolling at this site — choose another above.

  • Cancer & Hematology Centers of Western Michigan
    Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, United States
    Recruiting
    • Angela Newman · Contact
  • Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
    Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
    Recruiting
    • Renee Bradshaw · Contact
  • Astera Cancer Care
    East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816, United States
    Recruiting
    • Percy Yeung · Contact
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    New York, New York 10029, United States
    Terminated

    Not enrolling at this site — choose another above.

  • UNC- Chapel Hill
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, United States
    Recruiting
    • Adrianna Warner · Contact
  • The Christ Hospital Cancer Center
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45219, United States
    Terminated

    Not enrolling at this site — choose another above.

  • Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, Ohio 44195, United States
    Recruiting
    • Gabby Redrick · Contact
  • Toledo Clinic Cancer Center
    Toledo, Ohio 43623, United States
    Recruiting
    • Jennifer Martinez · Contact
  • Crozer-Keystone Health System
    Broomall, Pennsylvania 19008, United States
    Terminated

    Not enrolling at this site — choose another above.

  • University of Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
    Recruiting
    • Willdragon Wang · Contact
  • WellSpan Medical Oncology & Hematology at York Cancer Center
    York, Pennsylvania 17403, United States
    Recruiting
    • Clarrisa Vega · Contact
  • Carolina Urologic Research Center
    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572, United States
    Recruiting
    • Angela Buffkin · Contact
  • Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates
    Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732, United States
    Terminated

    Not enrolling at this site — choose another above.

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
    Dallas, Texas 75390, United States
    Recruiting
    • Molly McGuire · Contact
  • DHR Health Advance Care Center
    Edinburg, Texas 78539, United States
    Recruiting
    • Edgar Lopez Pacheco · Contact
  • The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    Forth Worth, Texas 76104, United States
    Recruiting
    • Anna Rose Abangan · Contact
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
    Recruiting
    • James Denno · Contact
  • Utah Cancer Specialists
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84106, United States
    Recruiting
    • Angela Nuttall · Contact
  • ThedaCare Regional Cancer Center
    Appleton, Wisconsin 54911, United States
    Recruiting
    • Sarah Loether · Contact
  • CHU Besançon
    Besançon, 25000, France
    Recruiting
    • Mathilde Doney · Contact
  • Hôpital Franco-Britannique
    Levallois-Perret, 92300, France
    Recruiting
    • Hajar Eddahbi · Contact
  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes
    Marseille, 13009, France
    Recruiting
    • Ines Ayad · Contact
  • Ambroise Paré-Hartmann
    Neuilly, 92200, France
    Recruiting
    • Rayene Soualhi · Contact
  • APHP Tenon Hospital - Sorbonne
    Paris, 75020, France
    Recruiting
    • Hakima Manseur · Contact
  • Asklepios Klinik Altona
    Hamburg, 22763, Germany
    Recruiting
    • Petra Frey · Contact
  • SLK-Kliniken Heilbronn GmbH
    Heilbronn, 74078, Germany
    Recruiting
    • Nunzia Gallo · Contact
  • Ludwig Maximilian University Munich
    Munich, 81377, Germany
    Recruiting
    • Doerte Tesch · Contact
  • Instituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori "Dino Amadori" IRCCS IRST, SrL
    Meldola, 47014, Italy
    Recruiting
    • Michela Spreafico · Contact
  • Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
    Reggio Emilia, 42123, Italy
    Recruiting
    • Federica Poli · Contact
  • Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli
    Roma, 00168, Italy
    Recruiting
    • Ilenia Marino · Contact
  • Hospital Teresa Herrera (C.H.U.A.C)
    A Coruña, 15006, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Sabela Varela Rodriguez · Contact
  • Vall Hebron Institute of Oncology
    Barcelona, 08035, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Carmen Martinez · Contact
  • Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
    Barcelona, 08036, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Debora Moreno Fernandez · Contact
  • ICO Institut Catala d'Oncologia
    Barcelona, 08908, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Marc Orozco Quer · Contact
  • Instituto Catalan de Oncologia de Girona
    Girona, 17007, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Begona Martin · Contact
  • Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Sara Suárez Guerra · Contact
  • Hospital San Carlos
    Madrid, 28040, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Carla Mesquida Reig · Contact
  • Hospital Universitario La Paz
    Madrid, 28046, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Adriana Gascó Sánchez · Contact
  • CIOSS HM Sanchinarro
    Madrid, 28050, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Cristina Bressel · Contact
  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Victoria
    Málaga, 29010, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Desireeh Fernandez Lopez · Contact
  • CCS Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí
    Sabadell, 08208, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Jose Garcia Ruiz · Contact
  • Hospital Clinico de Santiago de Compostela
    Santiago de Compostela, 15706, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Iria Portos · Contact
  • Hospital Clínico de Valencia
    Valencia, 46010, Spain
    Recruiting
    • Matteo Stocco · Contact
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 14, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05059444
Lead sponsor
Guardant Health, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 28, 2021
Start date
Sep 7, 2021
Primary completion
Aug 2030 (estimated)
Completion
Aug 2030 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 14, 2026

Study contacts

Clinical Trial Operations
Contact
mrdoraclestudy@guardanthealth.com
8556988887
Study Director
study director · Guardant Health, Inc.

Oversight

FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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