An observational study in Oropharyngeal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer and Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Status unknown at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-12-30.
Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Observational
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). Knowing this information could help doctors better teach patients about avoiding certain risk factors, which may help to prevent the disease.
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 in changes in the cells of the mouth, throat, and voice box, which can lead to the development of cancer.
HPV-16 has been linked to SCCHN. Half of all cancers of the oropharynx (the middle part of the throat, the base of the tongue, and tonsils) may be caused by HPV-16. HPV-16 is normally spread sexually, and is one of the main causes of cervical cancer in women. By finding out if the virus is also spread sexually to the throat, doctors may be able to teach patients about risk factors for developing cancer in this area.
Study Procedures:
If you agree to take part in this study, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire about your sexual history, such as specific sexual practices, number of partners, exposure to HPV and other viruses, and any medical history related to HPV-16. The questionnaire will take 10-15 minutes to complete.
None of your personal identifying information will be attached to your questionnaire, and the questionnaire will be assigned a one-of-a-kind study code number.
To check your cancer diagnosis, your medical records will be reviewed.
Length of Study:
Once you have completed the questionnaire, your participation in this study is over.
This is an investigational study.
Up to 1,500 patients will be enrolled in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
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Approximately 600 oropharynx study participants and 900 non-oropharynx study participants.
Exclusion Criteria:
Behavioral: Questionnaire
Behavioral: Questionnaire
The questionnaire contains 18 questions and is estimated to take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
To find out if certain sexual behaviors increase the risk for developing head and neck cancers associated with a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV-16).
Time frame: 6 Years
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