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This study aims to determine whether a blood test for HPV DNA can improve diagnosis of HPV-positive oropharynx cancer (HPV-OPC).
The diagnosis of HPV-OPC is often delayed. In this study, individuals with signs or symptoms potentially related to HPV-OPC, such as unexplained throat pain, tonsil or tongue base asymmetry, or a neck mass, will have their blood tested for circulating HPV DNA. A positive test may indicate that their symptoms are caused by HPV-OPC, and their treating physician will be encouraged to complete all the necessary testing to determine whether this is the case.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Group | Other | All eligible participants. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Blood test for HPV DNA | Diagnostic Test | All participants will have blood tested for HPV DNA. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Prevalence of circulating HPV DNA | Proportion of participants with circulating HPV DNA detected in their blood. | Test results are returned within 1 week. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Predictive value of circulating HPV DNA | Proportion of participants with positive circulating HPV DNA for whom HPV-OPC is detected | Long-term follow-up for up to 2 years |
| HPV-OPC awareness | Awareness of HPV-OPC and other HPV-related malignancies among participants will be assessed by a brief survey |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | Massachusetts | 02130 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D006403 | Hematologic Tests |
| ID | Term |
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| D019411 | Clinical Laboratory Techniques |
| D019937 | Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures |
| D003933 | Diagnosis |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
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| At the time of study enrollment |
| Impact on clinical practice | The proportion of participants for whom clinicla management by the treating clinician is affected by results of the blood test will be measured by a survey sent to treating clinicials | Within 2-3 weeks of study enrollment |