Study on better surgical guidance for head and neck cancer re-resection
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a new augmented reality tool to help surgeons remove leftover tumor tissue after the first surgery. It might make re-resection more precise and improve cancer clearance.
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Who can take part
- You are a surgeon who has done at least one head and neck cancer surgery.
- You are a resident (PGY2-5), fellow, or attending physician.
- You have experience working with a pathologist during surgery to check margins.
- You have done cadaver lab or other surgical training.
- You are a physician or surgeon, not a nurse or other non-physician provider.
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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