Blood test could spare oral cancer patients unnecessary chemo

NCT ID NCT07296250

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a simple blood test that finds leftover cancer cells (circulating tumor cells) can help doctors decide which oral cancer patients need extra chemotherapy after standard treatment. About 100 adults with high-risk oral cancer will be tested after finishing chemoradiation. If the test is positive, they get low-dose chemo pills for up to a year; if negative, they stop treatment. The goal is to improve survival and create a new standard for monitoring minimal residual disease.

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Locations

  • Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

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    Taoyuan City, 333423, Taiwan

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