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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Moffitt Cancer Center
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hillman Cancer Center
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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