Can Recurrence of Cancer in the Oropharynx be Detected by Blood Samples?
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Liquid biopsy: The intervention is a liquid biopsy as a blood sample taken in a peripheral vein. The blood samples are analyzed for ctHPV-DNA.
Study summary
This study investigates if longitudinal analyses of cell-free HPV-DNA in blood samples can be utilized to detect recurrence in patients diagnosed and treated for HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Sensitivity and specificity of HPV ddPCR — At enrollment and at 2 months after end treatment, and hereafter every 6 month for a minimum of 2 years, up to 3 years, or at suspicion of recurrence.
Sensitivity and specificity of the ddPCR ctHPV-DNA test compared to clinically or radiologically verified recurrence.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology | Copenhagen | Denmark |
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Other trials for the same condition
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
View NCT06592716 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ← All trials in Denmark