New imaging tool could help surgeons spot invisible oral cancers

NCT ID NCT01198119

Terminated Diagnosis Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a special imaging technique called narrow band imaging (NBI) can help surgeons find early cancer spots in the mouth that are not visible under normal light. The trial involved 23 people with oral cancer who were already scheduled for surgery. Doctors compared NBI with standard light to see if it could detect hidden lesions, but the study was stopped early, so the results are limited.

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, NBI could help surgeons find hidden cancer spots during surgery, possibly reducing the chance of leaving cancer behind.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early feasibility trial that was terminated, so results are limited. NBI may not reliably detect all lesions and could miss some cancers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Mouth Neoplasms neoplasm oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Oscar Lambret

Lille, 59020, France

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