HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
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Glowing dye may save surgical flaps in head and neck cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG), injected during surgery, helps surgeons see blood flow in reconstructed tissue better than standard checks. About 244 adults having head and neck reconstruction will be randomly assigned to get the dye or stan…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New radioactive tracers could spot cancers more clearly
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study will test two radioactive tracers designed to light up certain solid tumors on scans. Twenty adults with breast, head and neck, pancreatic cancer, or glioma will receive an injection of the tracers and then undergo PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging. The goal is t…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hua Pang • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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AI-Powered endoscopy aims to spot head and neck cancer earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test artificial intelligence algorithms that analyze video from routine endoscopies of the head and neck. The AI will try to detect, classify (benign vs. malignant), and outline lesions, comparing its performance to doctors and lab results. About 283 adults with s…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Sponsor: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New Gel-Like wrap could stop chronic pain after cancer reconstruction
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether placing a soft tissue matrix over a nerve during forearm flap surgery can prevent chronic pain and numbness. Eighty head and neck cancer patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the matrix or standard closure. The main goal is to see if …
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a simple salt water soak ease radiation skin pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether daily soaks with normal saline (salt water) can reduce severe skin reactions caused by radiation therapy. About 150 adults with head and neck cancer or sarcoma will either get standard care or standard care plus a 5-10 minute saline soak each day. Researc…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Hussein Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a simple phone call after the ER get cancer patients treated faster?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether trained community health navigators can help head and neck cancer patients get diagnosed and treated faster after an emergency room visit. The navigators will call or text patients to help with barriers like transportation, insurance, or housing…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CANCER (H&N)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Tennessee • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC