Screening for Cancers in the Oral CAvity

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Study summary

In the Somme region of France, cancer registry data showed an increasing incidence of oral cancer. The Incidence Rates in Somme as compared to the national rates for Lip, Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer were in 2010: 31,4/100 000 Standard population versus 18,2 /100 000 for male and 8,2/100 000 versus 5,5/100 000 for female, disaster area where action to improve early detection for smokers will be assessed. This target population consults late (as 70% of oral cavity cancers are diagnosed at a late stage (T3 or T4). This project is an innovative incentive strategy for screening among general practitioners based on unusual information vectors (tobacconist, local media).

The main objective of this study is a screening of oral cavity cancers in tobacco users aged 30-75 years in the Somme region of France.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Participation rate to the screening of the target patients. — 03 months after the start of the incentive period
  Numbers of people who benefit from a screening exam by a physician of the Somme region in comparison, with the target population of the Somme region. This rate will be also calculated according the different of age and sex.

Trial sites (2)

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