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Cell-free Tumor DNA in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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18 years of age
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Phase N/A
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Overview

This study investigates if head and neck squamous cell carcinoma can be tracked with cell-free tumor DNA, RNA or HPV-DNA, in blood samples from patients referred with suspicion of cancer, and if it can be used in detecting recurrence in patients already diagnosed and treated for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients 18 years old or older
  • Suspicion of head and neck cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with cancer within the last 3 years ( apart from basal cell carcinoma)
  • Diagnosed with an inflammatory or haematological disease after the age of 18
  • Received chemotherapy or immunosuppressive treatment within the last 3 years
  • Underwent a FNA ( fine-needle aspiration biopsy) or a biopsy from the head and neck region within 1 week.

Study details

Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharynx Cancer, Oropharynx Neoplasm

NCT03942380

Christian von Buchwald

25 January 2024

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