Head and Neck Cancer Screening and Serum Repository

Completed

• Conditions: Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer

• Registration Number: NCT00592371
• Lead Sponsor: University of Arkansas

Brief Summary

Head and Neck Squaumous Cell Cancer(HNSCC) is the 6th most common cancer in the United States and the 3rd most common worldwide. Risk factors include abuse to tobacco and alcohol. Survival is related to stage of HNSCC when treatment is sought. Most HNSCC patients present with advanced staged disease. This screening activity will educate patients with HNSCC rick factors and screen for pre malignant and/or early staged lesions.

Detailed Description

Otolaryngology staff memebers and residents will perform head and neck examinations upon participants after the participant has completed their questionnaire and had the opportunity to partcipate in the research portion by having blood drawn. A suspicious head and neck examination will be considered abnormal, and further recommendations for follow-up will be made. Participants will be provided with a list of practicing head and neck surgeons within the state of Arkansas.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-03
• Study First Submitted: 2007-12-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-12-27
• Study First Posted: 2008-01-14
• Status Verified: 2012-09
• Primary Completion: 2012-09
• Study Completion: 2012-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-09-04
• Last Update Posted: 2012-09-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

• Under the age of 18 years of age

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; 🇺🇸 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States