Can a 'Nose' sniff out cancer? new device analyzes breath for early detection

NCT ID NCT07419113

First seen Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a device called an artificial nose that analyzes a person's breath to detect head and neck cancer. Researchers collected breath samples from 45 people (some with cancer, some healthy) and used the device to see if it could tell the difference. The goal was to see if this non-invasive method could be a new way to screen for cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

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