Head and Neck Cancer Screening and Serum Repository

Head and Neck Squaumous Cell Cancer(HNSCC) is the 6th most common cancer in the United States and the 3rd most common worldwide. Risk factors include abuse to tobacco and alcohol. Survival is related to stage of HNSCC when treatment is sought. Most HNSCC patients present with advanced staged disease. This screening activity will educate patients with HNSCC rick factors and screen for pre malignant and/or early staged lesions.

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Key information

Conditions

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

About this study

Otolaryngology staff memebers and residents will perform head and neck examinations upon participants after the participant has completed their questionnaire and had the opportunity to partcipate in the research portion by having blood drawn. A suspicious head and neck examination will be considered abnormal, and further recommendations for follow-up will be made. Participants will be provided with a list of practicing head and neck surgeons within the state of Arkansas.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria

Under the age of 18 years of age

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Arkansas

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Jan 14, 2008
Registry last updated: Sep 5, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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