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NCT Number: NCT06420219

An Integrative Multi-Omic Characterization of Head and Neck Carcinogenesis, Progression and Recurrence

This study evaluates the cell and biomarkers associated with the aggressive behavior of cancer.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Albert Y. Han, MD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Sandy Tran, MS

CONTACT

[email protected]

323-865-0451

About this study

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. High-resolution single-cell profiling of Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in Human papillomavirus (HPV)+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC) and metastatic lymph nodes.

OUTLINE: This is an observational study.

Patients undergo photography, blood sample collection, tissue collection and have their medical records reviewed on study.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis/disease status: New diagnosis of head and neck cancer
  • Allowable type and amount of prior therapy: No prior treatment
  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who have had treatment of head and neck cancer

Treatment and study plan

Non-Interventional Study

Other

Non-interventional study

Primary outcomes

  1. Overall survival

    Time frame: Up to 5 years

  2. Disease free survival

    Time frame: Up to 5 years

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Sandy Tran, MS

CONTACT

[email protected]

323-865-0451

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Southern California

Other

Collaborators

  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2029
First posted
May 17, 2024
Registry last updated
Apr 28, 2026

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