Circulating Biomarkers in Oropharyngeal Cancers (NCT05904327) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Circulating Biomarkers in Oropharyngeal Cancers
Sweden130 participantsStarted 2020-12-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational longitudinal study is to learn about circulating tumor Human Papilloma Virus-DNA (ctHPV-DNA) as a biomarker for HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer and cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can ctHPV-DNA be used for treatment evaluation in HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer and cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck?
* Can circulating HPV-DNA be used as a biomarker for recurrent disease during surveillance?
Participants will be asked to leave plasma samples at diagnose, at the end of treatment and at every clinical follow-up.
The patients are there own controls.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Oropharyngeal cancer
* Cancer of unknown primary in the head and neck
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous treatment of cancer in the oropharynx.
* Previous treatment of unknown primary tumor.
* Remote metastases
* Patients unwilling or unable to comply with the study protocol and follow-up schedule
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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The accuracy of ctHPV-DNA as a biomarker for recurrent disease, measured in PPV and NPV