Simple mouth swab could spot hidden throat cancer early

NCT ID NCT06305676

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a simple mouth rinse can detect HPV-related throat cancer early, before symptoms appear. Researchers will compare results from 200 people with throat cancer and 200 healthy volunteers matched by age, sex, and background. If accurate, this test could lead to routine screening and save lives by catching the disease sooner.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

human papillomavirus-related squamous cell carcinoma oropharyngeal carcinoma oropharynx cancer oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Moffitt Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States

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  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hillman Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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