Simple blood test may spot returning throat cancer sooner
NCT ID NCT06592716
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a blood test that finds HPV DNA can spot throat cancer coming back after treatment, possibly earlier than usual scans. Researchers will follow 200 patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer to see how accurate the test is. The goal is to improve monitoring and reduce unnecessary procedures.
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology
Copenhagen, Denmark
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