Study probes why patients delay throat cancer diagnosis
NCT ID NCT01647477
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
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier
Boulogne-sur-Mer, 62 231, France
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Centre Hospitalier Régional et Universitaire - Hopital HURIEZ
Lille, 59 037, France
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Centre Médical Spécialisé du Littoral
Saint-Martin-Boulogne, 62280, France
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Gray Center
Maubeuge, 59 600, France
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La Louviere Hospital
Lille, 59 042, France
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Oscar Lambret Center
Lille, 59 020, France