Status:
UNKNOWN
Sexual Behavior in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Lead Sponsor:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Conditions:
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The goal of this behavioral research study is to learn if certain sexual behaviors increase the risk for developing head and neck cancers associated with a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV-16). ...
Detailed Description
SCCHN is believed to be caused by different types of viruses being exposed to the mucous membrane on the inside of the mouth, throat, and voice box, over a long period of time. This exposure results i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with newly diagnosed, previously untreated squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) who are candidates for the molecular epidemiology study LAB00-062 of head and neck cancer.
- Must have the ability to understand and provide informed consent.
- Patients must be 18 years and older.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Resident of the United States.
- Agrees to have tumor tissue, if available, tested for HPV. No additional biopsy will be requested.
Exclusion
- Previous cancer diagnosis excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.
- Blood transfusion within the previous 6 months.
- Immune suppression, such as HIV disease or immune-suppressing therapy (i.e., steroids).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
1500 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00662662
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
May 31 2022
Last Update
December 30 2020
Active Locations (1)
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030