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NCT05698667
Outpatient Ultrasound for the Diagnostic Work-up of Oropharynx Cancer
Conditions: Oropharynx Cancer, Oropharynx Neoplasm, Tonsil Cancer, Tonsil Neoplasm, Tonsil Hypertrophy, Tonsil Lymphoma, Base of Tongue Tumor, Base of Tongue Carcinoma
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 26
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Location: Denmark
Summary
The aim of the study was to examine the detection rate and tumor size evaluation in patients with suspected oropharynx cancer using a new technique with transoral ultrasound of the oropharynx.
The new technique was compared to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
The study investigators included patients referred to a tertiary head & neck cancer center in Copenhagen, Denmark, with suspicion of oropharynx cancer.
Patients supplied written informed consent and were included and ultrasound scanned with local anesthesia in the outpatient clinic.
Blinded assessment of MRI's was performed for tumor detection and compared to ultrasound with the reference standard being histopathology biopsy results.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria (any of the following):Visible and/or palpable tumor or asymmetry of the tonsils, tongue base or oropharynx.Subjective symptoms of oropharynx cancer including dysphagia, odynophagia and/or referred otalgia.Exclusion Criteria:Unable to understand Danish or English.Unable to provide written informed consent.Age younger than 18 years.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05698667). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
