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Human Papillomavirus Association and Genomic Exploration in Head-Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Sponsor: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Summary
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) represents a significant public health burden in Bangladesh with a high incidence and mortality rate. While traditional risk factors like tobacco and betel nut chewing contribute to HNSCC incidence, the emergence of HPV-associated HNSCC presents a unique challenge. The main goal of this observational study is to explore the prevalence, risk factors, and biological mechanisms underlying food habits and HPV-driven HNSCC in the population and identify the genomic changes and characteristics related to this malignancy. This study will provide the prevalence of HPV-associated HNSCC and screening the HPV typing in the Bangladeshi population, identify risk factors, and any biologically driven mechanisms causing HNSCC.
Official title: Exploration of Human Papillomavirus Association and Genomic Characteristics in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas in Bangladesh
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
550
Start Date
2024-04-30
Completion Date
2025-09-30
Last Updated
2024-12-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Real-Time PCR, Sequencing
Histopathology for carcinoma detection, Immunohistochemistry for carcinoma-related protein expression, Real-Time PCR for HPV association and HPV typing, Sequencing for genetic study or mutation analysis.
Locations (1)
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU)
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh