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Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral cavity that requires surgical resection
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline visit
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will help to identify the mechanisms behind oral cancer pain, in the hopes of finding more effective treatments.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals in good health with a confirmed diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma that's at least 1 cm wide and requires surgery. It's not open to those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had previous treatments for head and neck cancer.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to understand the unique pain associated with oral cancer by comparing sensitivity to pain in patients versus healthy volunteers using tests that measure response to mechanical pressure and chemical stimuli on affected areas.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on measuring pain rather than testing a drug or therapy, there are no direct side effects from interventions. However, discomfort may arise from the sensitivity tests performed during the research.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have a confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma in my mouth that needs surgery.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline visit
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline visit
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Chemical Sensitivity
Mechanical Sensitivity
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Who is running the clinical trial?
NYU College of DentistryLead Sponsor
11 Previous Clinical Trials
12,882 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- The area of concern is at least 1 cm in size.I have a confirmed diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma in my mouth that needs surgery.I have had surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation for head and neck cancer.I have been diagnosed with oral pre-cancer or cancer.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the current extent of enrolment in this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative. Per the clinicaltrials.gov data, it is evident that this medical trial was published on September 30th 2021 and has since been actively recruiting participants; 80 individuals are needed across a single location."
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Are there any participants currently enrolling in this experiment?
"The clinical trial is still seeking new participants, as evidenced by the information hosted on clinicialtrials.gov. The study was initially published on September 30th 2021 and underwent its most recent update on September 26th 2022."
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