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New tool aims to break the silence on oral cancer in black men

NCT ID NCT07172776

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a culturally tailored communication tool to help dentists discuss oral and pharyngeal cancers with Black men. Researchers will train dental providers and then pilot the tool in community settings with 50 Black men. The goal is to see if the tool improves comfort, knowledge, and communication about oral cancer screenings.

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Active substance
oral cancer communication tool (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better communication between dentists and Black men about oral cancer, potentially improving early detection.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage pilot study with only 50 participants. The tool may not work in real-world clinics or for all Black men.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Aim 1a Inclusion Criteria 1\) Self-Identify as African American or Black 2) Self-Identify as male 3) Age 18 and over 4) Reside or work in the UI Cancer Center catchment area Exclusion Criteria 1. Does not self-identify as African American or Black 2. Does not self-identify as male 3. Less than Age 18 4. Does not reside or work in the UI Cancer Center catchment area 5. Is a dental professional or dental student Aim 1b Inclusion Criteria 1. Self-Identify as African American or Black 2. Self-Identify as male 3. Age 18 and over 4. Reside or work in the UI Cancer Center catchment area Exclusion Criteria 1\) Does not self-identify as African American or Black 2) Does not self-identify as male 3) Less than Age 18 4) Does not reside or work in the UI Cancer Center catchment area 5) Is a dental professional or dental student Aim 2 Inclusion Criteria 1. Licensed as a general dentist in IL 2. Age 18 and over 3. Practice general dentistry in the University of Illinois Cancer Center catchment area 4. Self-reported to provide general dentistry care to at least one Black male patient per week Exclusion Criteria <!-- --> 1. Not licensed as a general dentist in IL 2. Not Age 18 and over 3. Does not practice general dentistry in the University of Illinois Cancer Center catchment area 4. Does not self-report to provide general dentistry care to at least one Black male patient per week Aim 3a Inclusion Criteria for Oral Cancer Screening patients 1) Self-Identify as African American or Black 2) Self-Identify as male 3) Age 18 and over 4) Reside or work in the UI Cancer Center catchment area Exclusion Criteria for Oral Cancer Screening patients 1. Does not self-identify as African American or Black 2. Does not self-identify as male 3. Less than Age 18 4. Dentists and/ or Dental Students Aim 3b Inclusion Criteria for Dentists and/or Dental students 1. Licensed as a general dentist or legally able to provide dental screenings under the direct supervision of a dentist licensed in Illinois 2. Age 18 and over 3. Practice general dentistry in the University of Illinois Cancer Center catchment area 4. Dental students must be either a third or fourth year dental student enrolled at UIC College of Dentistry Exclusion Criteria for Dentists and/or Dental students 1\) Not licensed as a general dentist in IL or is not legally able to provide dental screenings under the direct supervision of dentist licensed in Illinois 2) Not Age 18 and over 3) Does not practice general dentistry in the University of Illinois Cancer Center catchment area 4) Dental students must not be at a level below that of a third or fourth year dental student enrolled at UIC College of Dentistry

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