Spit test could replace needles for virus monitoring in ovarian cancer

NCT ID NCT06870539

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using saliva instead of blood can help monitor cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people being treated for ovarian cancer. 49 participants provided both saliva and blood samples, either at the clinic or at home. The goal was to see if remote saliva collection is a practical and accurate way to track CMV without extra clinic visits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • University of Minnesota/Masonic Cancer Center

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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