Simple blood test could spot hidden throat cancer
NCT ID NCT05814549
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a blood test called NavDx can find HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer early by looking for HPV DNA in the blood. Researchers are enrolling adults aged 45 and older with multiple sexual partners who have no history of this cancer. Participants give blood samples over time, and if the test is positive, they enter a surveillance phase to confirm the finding.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
NavDx blood test
What this could lead to
If successful, this blood test could provide a simple way to screen for HPV-related throat cancer early, potentially catching it before symptoms appear.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply to the general population. The test may also miss some cancers or give false positives.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)
Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities)
Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk- Commack (All Protocol Activities)
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States