head neck cancer oropharyngeal carcinoma
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Written informed consent obtained. Head and neck cancer: • adult 18-8o years • head and neck cancer of oral and pharyngeal area • Histology: squamous cell carcinoma controls: Matched for: • Age: 3 months B. current smoker or ex-smoker
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: consumption of alcohol in last 48 hours prior to the test. severe paradontitis • any infection (especially of the airways) in the last 4 weeks • Other known pulmonary disease • Other or former malignancy • Diabetes mellitus (documented in the past) • Pregnancy • Untreated hypercholesterolaemia (documented in the past) • Significant cardiovascular disease (documented in the past) eating (including chewing gum), drinking, smoking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| primary outcome parameter is the difference in breathprints provided by the electronic nose | — |
Countries
Netherlands