Massive study aims to find best throat cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT04908696
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is tracking 1000 people with throat cancer to compare different treatments like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The goal is to see which treatments lead to the best survival rates and preserve the ability to speak and swallow. Participants are aged 18-90 with various stages of laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer.
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 study could help doctors choose the best treatment for each stage of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, improving survival and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial. It cannot prove one treatment is better than another, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lei Tao
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200031, China
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