Saliva test for early oral cancer in people with OSMF
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a simple saliva test can help detect oral cancer early in people who have a condition called oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF), which raises the risk of oral cancer. Healthy volunteers and those with OSMF or proven oral cancer are needed.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy volunteer (no mouth disease)
- You have oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF)
- You have been diagnosed with oral cancer through a biopsy
- You do not have any active infection in your mouth
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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