ORAL CANCER

This study looked at whether black raspberry lozenges could reduce DNA damage in mouth cells caused by smoking. 69 adult smokers took the lozenges for several weeks. The goal was to see if the berries could lower harmful chemical markers linked to oral cancer. Results may help fi…

This trial tests whether a new hybrid tracer, ICG-99mTc-nanoscan, can replace the standard tracer for sentinel node biopsy in people with penile cancer, melanoma, or oral cancer. The hybrid tracer combines a fluorescent dye with a radioactive marker, potentially allowing surgeons…

This study tested a non-invasive optical device that uses different types of light to detect and diagnose various mouth conditions, including oral cancer, gum disease, and dry mouth. Over 1,000 participants with and without oral lesions were imaged, and the results were compared …

This study collected speech recordings from 501 people, including those with oral or oropharyngeal cancer and healthy volunteers. Researchers are developing AI models to analyze voice patterns and detect cancer early. The goal is to create a non-invasive, low-cost screening tool.

This study tested a custom device that measures electrical impedance (how tissues resist electric current) in mouth lesions. Researchers enrolled 114 people with suspected oral cancer to see if the device could tell the difference between normal, benign, precancerous, and cancero…

This trial tests a new self-adhesive device for securing tracheostomy tubes in oral cancer patients. The device is designed to protect the skin, reduce wound infections, and make dressing changes quicker and less frequent. Researchers compare it to standard fixation methods in 15…

This study tested whether shining a red LED light on mouth sores caused by radiation therapy can help them heal. 28 people with head or neck cancer who already had mild sores received a 7-minute light treatment before each radiation session. The main goal was to see if the sores …

This study looks at why some people get infections after surgery for oral cancer. Researchers will track 40 patients undergoing standard reconstructive surgery to see where infection-causing bacteria come from and how well antibiotics work. The goal is to find better ways to prev…

This study tested whether a short video featuring cancer survivors and local leaders could encourage more people in rural Tamil Nadu to get screened for oral, breast, and cervical cancer. Over 1,200 adults aged 30-59 who had not been screened recently were randomly assigned to se…

This study tested whether a mobile app with educational videos and games could improve older adults' knowledge about oral cancer and oral hygiene. Sixty-two adults aged 60 and older used either a version with videos and games or just videos for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the…

This study looked at how oral cancer surgery changes the way patients swallow. Researchers used special cameras and pressure sensors to measure swallowing in 48 people who had surgery. The goal was to gather detailed information that could help doctors better manage swallowing pr…

This study tested two types of pictorial warning labels on alcohol to see which better communicates cancer risks. Over 1,000 adults who drink regularly viewed labels with either personal stories (narrative) or images of diseased organs (non-narrative). Researchers measured attent…