New ultrasound wand could spot mouth cancer without a knife
NCT ID NCT06336941
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new, high-frequency ultrasound probe that goes inside the mouth to look at suspicious spots. The goal is to see if it can accurately measure how deep a mouth cancer goes, which might help doctors diagnose it without always needing a surgical biopsy. The study will include 400 people with oral squamous cell carcinoma who are already scheduled for surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ultra-high frequency ultrasound probe (70 MHz)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a non-surgical way to help diagnose oral cancer and measure how deep it goes, potentially reducing the need for biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is an early exploratory study, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound may not be accurate enough to replace biopsy, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Università di Pisa
RECRUITINGPisa, 56126, Italy
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