Antibiotics aim to shrink hidden bacteria in oral tumors
NCT ID NCT06627270
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tests whether a short course of antibiotics (metronidazole) and mouthwash (chlorhexidine) can lower the amount of bacteria living inside oral cancer tumors. About 30 adults scheduled for oral cancer surgery will receive the treatment before their operation. Researchers will compare tumor bacteria levels before and after antibiotics, and track long-term outcomes like cancer recurrence and survival.
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Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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