Investigators have recently shown that epigenetic remodelling enzymes, such as HDAC inhibitors, are feasible drugs in HNC (8, 9). Preliminary data are indicating some deregulated epigenetics marks suggesting the corresponding histone modifiers as possible targets for the treatment of HNC, providing an attractive and feasible option to build upon. Our overarching hypothesis is that unique histone marks distinguish HPV+ and HPV- HNC and that specific histone modifiers are novel mediators of HNC tumorigenesis in an HPV specific manner
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:• Age: Adults aged ≥ 18 years diagnosed with HNC
* Sex: Both male and female
* Human papilloma virus (HPV) test: Both positive and negative.
* Tumor: primary tumors, treatment naïve, squamous cell carcinoma
* Cancer stage: I-IV
* Anatomic location: oral cavity, larynx, oropharynx
* Tumor fragments not required for diagnostics
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous radiotherapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy for HNC
* Unable to provide written informed consent
Primary outcome measure(s)
PROFILING AND TARGETING EPIGENETIC MARKS TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER — 2 years define and fully characterize histone Post-Translational Modifications (hPTMs) and differentially expressed chromatin modifiers in HPV+ vs HPV- HNC through cutting-edge methodologies
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
European Institute of oncology
Milan
MI
Recruiting
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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.
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