New study aims to personalize throat cancer treatment using genetic tests and MRI

NCT ID NCT07407205

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether genetic markers (like tumor mutations and DNA in the blood) and special MRI scans can predict how well chemoradiotherapy works for patients with HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer. Researchers will follow 30 patients to see if these tests can forecast treatment response and disease progression. The goal is to tailor therapy and reduce the number of follow-up scans needed.

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 help doctors predict which patients will respond best to chemoradiotherapy, potentially personalizing treatment and reducing unnecessary scans.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The biomarkers being tested may not reliably predict outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

oropharyngeal carcinoma oropharynx cancer oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia