Oral Cancer Detection (OC-DETECT)

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Individuals at risk for oral cancer, family partners of at risk and oral cancer patients, healthcare providers and community health workers
Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue, (2) ICD-10 Condition: C04||Malignant neoplasm of floor of mouth, (3) ICD-10 Condition: C03||Malignant neoplasm of gum, (4) ICD-10 Condition: C06||Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of mouth, (5) ICD-10 Condition: C02||Malignant neoplasm of other and unspecified parts of tongue, (6) ICD-10 Condition: C05||Malignant neoplasm of palate,

Brief Summary: We propose to develop an innovative platform called Oral Cancer Detect (OC-DETECT) that will leverage secure, cloud-based technology for individuals that supports on-demand education, early detection, referral, and linkage to care (LTC) through integrated technology with e-screening, micro-learning educational content, motivational messaging, and e-referrals. The specific aims for the OC-DETECT research are to:

(1) Use formative research with individuals at risk for oral cancer and their family members, health care providers (HCPs), community health workers (CHWs), and relevant stakeholders to identify the needs and requirements for identifying oral cancer and improving LTC;

(2) Build the OC-DETECT prototype to deliver education, e-screening, referral, and LTC on mobile devices;

(3) Evaluate with 20 dyads (an individual at risk of oral cancer and a family partner) in pilot testing the feasibility of using OC-DETECT to increase the frequency of screening, referrals, and awareness of oral cancer.

We hypothesize that it will be feasible for OC-DETECT to provide mHealth services (education, screening, referral, and LTC) for individuals at risk for oral cancer outside a clinic setting.

**Overall, we will conduct formative research (i.e., e-surveys, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions) and pilot testing the feasibility of using OC-DETECT. This is at best an observational study with no deviation from the standard of care.**

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals At-Risk or Diagnosed with Oral Cancer (1) Aged between 40-70 years; (2) at-risk or diagnosed with oral cancer; (3) voluntarily consent; (4) able to understand English or Hindi; (5) currently living in Delhi; and (6) currently COVID negative.
Family Members of Individuals Diagnosed with Oral Cancer (1) Ages between 16-30 years; (2) own a smartphone; (3) voluntarily consent; (4) be able to read and understand English or Hindi; (5) have a family member at-risk for oral cancer or already diagnosed with oral cancer, (6) currently living in Delhi; and (6) currently COVID negative.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Feasibility of OC-DETECT for use by family members, and the ability to collect quality oral cavity images.	2 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement in oral cancer prevention and detection knowledge.	2 months

Locations (1): Indian Cancer Society Delhi
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Central, DELHI, India
Indian Cancer Society Delhi
🇮🇳Central, DELHI, India
Dr Priya Parmar
Principal investigator
9999103457
icsparmar@gmail.com