New tool aims to break the silence on oral cancer in black men
NCT ID NCT07172776
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a culturally tailored communication tool to help dentists discuss oral and pharyngeal cancers with Black men. Researchers will train dental providers and then pilot the tool in community settings with 50 Black men. The goal is to see if the tool improves comfort, knowledge, and communication about oral cancer screenings.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- oral cancer communication tool (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better communication between dentists and Black men about oral cancer, potentially improving early detection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage pilot study with only 50 participants. The tool may not work in real-world clinics or for all Black men.
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