Pharynx cancer
MONDO:0005517A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the pharynx.
Also known as: pharynx neoplasm, cancer of chordate pharynx, cancer of pharynx, chordate pharynx cancer, malignant chordate pharynx neoplasm, malignant neoplasm of chordate pharynx, malignant neoplasm of pharynx, malignant pharyngeal neoplasm
3425 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 10 tagged with Pharynx cancer itself.
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Sub-types of Pharynx cancer
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Oropharynx cancer 150 trials · 280 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Oropharyngeal carcinoma 100 trials · 243 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Waldeyer's ring cancer 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Soft palate cancer 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vallecula cancer 0 trials
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Malignant tumor of nasopharynx 9 trials · 214 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma 211 trials · 212 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma 5 trials · 203 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma 192 trials · 195 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypopharynx squamous cell carcinoma 65 trials
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Hypopharynx cancer 50 trials · 100 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Hypopharyngeal carcinoma 36 trials · 86 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Postcricoid region cancer 1 trial
- Pyriform sinus cancer 1 trial
- Aryepiglottic fold cancer 0 trials
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Pharyngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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App helps young cancer survivors shed pounds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a smartphone app to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) lose weight. The app tracked diet and activity as part of a behavioral weight loss program. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-liked by participants. The study involved 6…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a silver solution save cancer Patients' teeth?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether a special fluoride treatment (silver diamine fluoride) can prevent tooth decay in 56 head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Patients received a one-time professional application of the silver solution plus a fluoride gel …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Texas A & M University Baylor College Of Dentistry • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:55 UTC
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New french survey aims to better understand swallowing after throat cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested a French version of a swallowing questionnaire for people who had their throat and voice box removed due to cancer. Researchers wanted to see if the translated survey works well for French-speaking patients. The study involved 225 adults who could read…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Valence • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:30 UTC