Ultrasound breakthrough: can it spot cancer in lymph nodes?

NCT ID NCT05754814

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new ultrasound technique to see the smallest blood vessels in lymph nodes on the neck. Researchers wanted to know if this method could tell the difference between healthy and cancerous lymph nodes. Twenty adults with head and neck cancer, lymphoma, or healthy volunteers took part. Each person had one standard ultrasound and one new super-resolution ultrasound scan.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms Lymphatic Metastasis lymphoma metastatic malignant neoplasm in the lymph nodes

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEAD AND NECK CANCER LYMPH NODE METASTASIS LYMPHOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, Capital Region, 2100, Denmark
Technical University of Denmark

Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region, 2800, Denmark

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