Blood test could predict cancer return after head and neck surgery

NCT ID NCT04099290

First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looks at a blood test that measures tiny bits of tumor DNA floating in the bloodstream. Researchers will enroll 50 adults with head and neck cancer who are scheduled for surgery. They want to see how these DNA levels change after surgery and whether they can help predict if the cancer will come back.

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Locations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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