Saliva and blood tests could reveal head and neck cancer secrets

NCT ID NCT04305366

First seen Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study collects saliva, blood, and tissue samples from 225 adults with or without head and neck cancer. Researchers are searching for tiny genetic markers called miRNAs that might help predict how the disease will behave or aid in diagnosis. The goal is to improve future treatment and monitoring, not to test a new therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Cancer Center

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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