Blood test may spot hidden cancer after chemoradiation
NCT ID NCT07178847
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple blood test can find leftover cancer cells in people treated for advanced head and neck cancer. About 59 participants will give blood samples one and three months after finishing chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will compare the blood test results with standard scans to see if the test can spot remaining disease.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 59 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Selection Criteria: * Patient included in NeckTAR study * Written informed consent signed for NeckTAR-IN study * Affiliation to the French social security system
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
4 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH Henri Mondor Aurillac
RECRUITINGAurillac, CANTAL, 15000, France
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CHU de Saint-Étienne
RECRUITINGSaint-Etienne, France
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Centre Jean PERRIN
RECRUITINGClermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, 63011, France
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Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse
RECRUITINGLyon, France
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