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Precision Optical Guidance for Oral Biopsy

United States90 participantsStarted 2023-06-15

Plain-language summary

To learn if a new type of imaging device called the Active Biopsy Guidance System can help doctors to decide when and where to perform invasive biopsies of mouth lesions.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Adult subjects with clinically evident oral lesions such as leukoplakia or erythroplakia, oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) such as lichen planus and graft vs. host disease, pathologic diagnosis of dysplasia, squamous cell carcinoma, or a history of resected oral cancer, are eligible to participate. Patients with previous treatment including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or other therapies are also eligible.
. Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written Informed Consent Document (ICD).

Exclusion criteria

. Known allergy to proflavine or acriflavine.
. Age less than 18 years.
. Pregnant or nursing females.
. Adults unable to consent
. Prisoners and other vulnerable populations

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

To establish a preliminary estimate of the sensitivity and specificity of the Active Biopsy Guidance System with respect to histopathology

Timeframe: Through study completion an average of 1 year.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05554133

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-03-31

Contact for this trial

Ann Gillenwater, MD

(713) 792-8841 agillenw@mdanderson.org

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