Tongue disorder

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…

This study tests whether a less invasive surgery called sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace standard neck dissection for early-stage oral cavity cancer. About 686 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if the gentler approach mainta…

This study tests a device called DaRT that delivers a unique type of radiation (alpha particles) directly into tumors. It is designed for people with certain skin cancers, mouth cancers, or soft tissue sarcomas that are accessible for direct injection. The goal is to see if this …

This study is for people who had surgery for oral tongue cancer and need radiation to prevent recurrence. Instead of radiating the whole mouth, doctors will only target the neck lymph nodes, sparing the tongue. The goal is to see if this reduces severe mouth sores while keeping t…

This study tests whether using ultrasound during oral cancer surgery helps surgeons remove tumors more completely. About 150 adults with early-stage oral cancer will be randomly assigned to standard surgery or surgery guided by real-time ultrasound. The goal is to see if ultrasou…

This study is testing whether people with early-stage HPV-positive throat cancer can be treated with radiation alone at a lower dose, instead of the usual full-dose radiation plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this gentler approach can keep the cancer from coming back while…

This study compares two treatment plans for people with erythema migrans, the classic Lyme disease rash. One group takes amoxicillin for 10 days, another for 14 days, and a third group gets no treatment. The goal is to see if a shorter course works just as well at preventing late…

This study looks at whether giving radiation therapy after surgery can delay the return of early-stage tongue cancer in patients who have certain risk factors. About 190 adults aged 18 to 70 will be randomly assigned to either receive radiation or just be monitored. The goal is t…

This study is testing a less invasive robotic surgery called TORS for people with head and neck tumors. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective, with fewer side effects and faster recovery than traditional surgery. Up to 600 participants will be enrolled, and their outcome…

This study is testing a device called DaRT that delivers alpha radiation directly into tumors. It is for people with certain skin cancers, mouth cancers, or soft tissue sarcomas that are up to 7 centimeters in size. The goal is to see if the tumors shrink and to check for side ef…

This study tests whether starting tongue strengthening exercises early, using a device called the Tongueometer, can improve speech and swallowing in people who have had part of their tongue removed due to cancer. The device uses a small air-filled bulb and a mobile app to guide e…

This study looks at whether starting speech and swallowing therapy early — before and just after surgery — can help people with head and neck cancer recover better. Forty patients will either get early therapy sessions with a speech-language pathologist or the usual care. The mai…

This study tests whether a custom dental device called a palatal augmentation prosthesis (PAP), along with speech therapy, can improve how well people speak and swallow after surgery for small tongue cancers (T1/T2). Forty participants will be randomly assigned to receive the dev…

This study tests whether a diode laser helps children aged 3 to 6 heal better after tongue-tie surgery compared to standard electrosurgery. Fifty-three kids will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers will check wound healing, pain, bleeding, and tongue movem…

This study tests whether custom 3D-printed oral stents can reduce mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. The stents are made from a mold of the patient's mouth and cover teeth and gums during treatment. Researchers will compare sore rates and pa…

This study looks at whether adding tongue scraping to standard gum disease treatment can improve bad breath. About 39 adults with gum disease and bad breath will either get standard care or standard care plus twice-daily tongue scraping. Researchers will measure breath odor and s…

This study looks at tongue strength and endurance in people who have had part of their tongue removed due to oral tongue cancer. Researchers will use a device called the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) to measure tongue pressure. Some participants will also use the IOPI a…

This study tests a device called SpiderMass that analyzes tissue molecules in real time during tongue cancer surgery. The goal is to help surgeons instantly tell cancerous from healthy tissue, so they can remove all the tumor in one operation. Currently, about 15-30% of patients …

This early-phase trial tests a fluorescent dye attached to the cancer drug panitumumab to help surgeons see head and neck cancer during surgery. 18 adults with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma will receive the dye before surgery, and a special camera will highlight cancer ti…

This study tests a high-resolution PET-CT scanner that images removed tumors right in the operating room. About 50 adults with solid cancers will get a standard PET tracer before surgery, then the removed tissue is scanned to see if all cancer was taken out. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at whether what patients expect before treatment for early Lyme disease (a red rash called erythema migrans) influences how well they recover. Researchers will follow 200 patients for up to a year, checking for lingering symptoms and comparing them to healthy peo…

This research study collects sputum and tissue samples from 700 people with precancerous changes or certain cancers (lung, head and neck, esophageal). The goal is to find biomarkers—biological signs—that could help understand or detect these cancers earlier. Participants include …

This study is tracking 1,000 adults with psoriasis to see how their skin condition relates to heart disease. Researchers will use blood tests and heart imaging to find early signs of heart problems. The goal is to better understand why people with psoriasis have higher rates of h…