Epigenetic Changes in Head and Neck Cancer

Aalborg University Hospital40 enrolled

Overview

With this study, the investigators will investigate the epigenetic changes, which may contribute to the development of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Head and Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and Neck Neoplasms

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Cancer group: Inclusion Criteria : * Written informed consent * Histologically confirmed oral squamous cell carcinoma Exclusion Criteria: * History of cancer * Uncontrolled comorbidity Control group: Inclusion Criteria : * Written informed consent * Normal buccal mucosal surface. * Normal ENT-examination Exclusion Criteria: * History of cancer * Uncontrolled comorbidity

Locations (1)

Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Aalborg, Denmark

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Differences in epigenetic changes

Differences between tumor- and healthy group

Time frame: 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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