🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-06-06
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (NCT05108090)
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Indiana University
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to research if a type of biopsy known as sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can help in determining the rate of tumor deposits that are hard to detect and identify in node-negative cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head or neck.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Indiana University Melvin & Bren Simon Cancer Center — Indianapolis, Indiana
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Indiana University Melvin & Bren Simon Cancer Center — Indianapolis, Indiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (317) 529-6883
Email: ayekinn@iu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.