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Scientists hunt for cancer clues in sputum and tissue samples

NCT ID NCT00900419

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This research study collects sputum and tissue samples from 700 people with precancerous changes or certain cancers (lung, head and neck, esophageal). The goal is to find biomarkers—biological signs—that could help understand or detect these cancers earlier. Participants include those with severe dysplasia and those without it, for comparison.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help identify biomarkers that improve early detection or risk assessment for certain cancers.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to any new therapies or tests.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal cancer Esophageal Neoplasms head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms hypopharynx cancer intraepithelial neoplasia laryngeal neoplasm lung cancer lung neoplasm Mouth Neoplasms nasopharyngeal neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma oropharynx cancer precancerous condition salivary gland cancer small cell lung carcinoma tongue cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER HEAD AND NECK CANCER LUNG CANCER PRECANCEROUS CONDITION

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Colorado Cancer Center at UC Health Sciences Center

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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