Scientists hunt for clues to better treat HPV throat cancer

NCT ID NCT06821243

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 40 people with HPV-related oropharynx cancer to find biological markers that could predict how the disease will progress. Researchers will measure HPV DNA levels in the blood and analyze immune cells to better understand the body's response. The goal is to use this information to guide more personalized treatments in the future.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • IRCCS National Cancer Institute "Regina Elena"

    RECRUITING

    Rome, Rome, 00144, Italy

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