Microbiome in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Description

This study aims to determine whether dysbiosis actively contributes to HNSCC and if so, the underlying molecular mechanisms.

Conditions

Head and Neck Cancer, Lip Cancer, Oral Cancer, Pharynx Cancer

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Study Details

Study overview

This study aims to determine whether dysbiosis actively contributes to HNSCC and if so, the underlying molecular mechanisms.

Role of Human Microbiome in Head and Neck Cancer

Microbiome in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Condition
Head and Neck Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Aurora

University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Subjects equal to or above the age of 18.
  • 2. Patients who are seen and evaluated by a provider within the adult Otolaryngology clinic at the University of Colorado Health.
  • 3. Patients that present with a diagnosis of OSCC.
  • 4. An equal number of age-matched patients who are visiting the clinic for reasons other than OSCC diagnoses, as the control group.
  • 5. Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document
  • 1. Subjects under the age of 18 or over the age of 100
  • 2. Subjects unwilling to particiapte

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Colorado, Denver,

Shi-Long E Lu, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Colorado, Denver

Study Record Dates

2030-01