ORAL CANCER

This study is testing a new handheld device that uses light therapy to treat early-stage oral cancer and spots that are likely to become cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can completely clear these lesions without needing surgery. Researchers will also check if the les…

This study aims to see if a new treatment approach improves survival for people with advanced oral or throat cancer. It tests whether giving a short, intense course of radiation (SBRT) combined with chemotherapy and immunotherapy *before* surgery works better than the current sta…

This study is testing if mixed reality technology, built with a video game engine, can help surgeons perform more precise tongue reconstruction after cancer removal. It will compare the new mixed reality system against a computer-guided method and traditional surgery in 30 patien…

This study aims to test two non-invasive tools to improve the detection of early oral cancer and precancer. Researchers will compare a special light-based imaging device (HRME) and a cell brushing test (cytology) against the current standard of visual examination. The goal is to …

This study is testing whether a mobile phone app that guides patients through swallowing exercises can improve recovery after oral cancer surgery. It will involve 72 patients in Taiwan who have had surgery to remove an oral tumor and rebuild tissue. Half will use the app along wi…

This study is testing whether using hydrogen-rich water for mouth care helps patients recover better after oral cancer surgery. It will compare hydrogen water against plain water in 36 patients who had reconstructive surgery. Researchers will measure pain, mouth inflammation, and…

This study aims to understand how shoulder muscles change in oral cancer patients who have had neck surgery and are doing physical therapy. Researchers will use ultrasound imaging to measure muscle size and see how it relates to shoulder movement. The goal is to learn if ultrasou…

This early-stage study aims to see if inhaling the cancer drug afatinib works similarly to taking it as a pill. It will involve 24 healthy adult smokers who will try both the inhaled and oral versions. Researchers will measure how much of the drug gets into the body and lungs to …