Study probes why patients delay throat cancer diagnosis

NCT ID NCT01647477

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at why people with mouth or throat cancer wait before seeing a doctor. Researchers interviewed 90 patients and asked them to fill out questionnaires about their feelings, thoughts, and social situation. The goal was to understand what factors cause the delay, so that future efforts can help people get diagnosed earlier.

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, this research could help design public health campaigns that encourage people with early symptoms of throat or mouth cancer to see a doctor sooner.
What could go wrong: This was a small, terminated study with only 90 participants, so results may be limited and not apply to everyone. It only looked at reasons for delay, not at any treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypopharynx cancer laryngeal disorder larynx cancer oral cavity cancer oropharynx cancer upper aerodigestive tract neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

UPPER AERODIGESTIVE TRACT CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre Hospitalier

Boulogne-sur-Mer, 62 231, France
Centre Hospitalier Régional et Universitaire - Hopital HURIEZ

Lille, 59 037, France
Centre Médical Spécialisé du Littoral

Saint-Martin-Boulogne, 62280, France
Gray Center

Maubeuge, 59 600, France
La Louviere Hospital

Lille, 59 042, France
Oscar Lambret Center

Lille, 59 020, France

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