Blood test could predict radiation dry mouth before it starts
NCT ID NCT07170358
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is looking for early biological markers in the blood that could predict dry mouth caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. Researchers will collect blood samples from 126 patients before and after treatment and use advanced techniques to find these markers. The goal is to identify dry mouth early so doctors can intervene sooner and improve patients' quality of life.
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 blood test to predict dry mouth before symptoms start, allowing early treatment and better quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The biomarkers found may not be accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210018, China
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, China