Your teeth might reveal cancer risk: new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05612048
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is looking at whether dental erosion (loss of tooth enamel) could be a non-invasive biomarker for esophagogastric cancer and other cancers. Researchers will survey 174 participants (cancer patients and healthy volunteers) about diet, habits, and GERD symptoms, and take pictures of their teeth. The goal is to see if tooth wear patterns differ between groups, potentially leading to a simple screening tool.
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 could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to screen for certain cancers by checking for tooth enamel loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage pilot study, so results may not be conclusive or apply to everyone. Dental erosion has many causes, so it may not be a reliable cancer marker.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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