Better Oral Cancer Imaging for Early Detection
Multimodal Intraoral Imaging System for Oral Cancer Detection and Diagnosis in Low Resource Setting
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-11140467
This project is creating a new imaging device to find oral cancer earlier, especially for people in places with fewer healthcare resources.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11140467 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Oral cancer is a serious problem worldwide, particularly in areas with limited healthcare where it's often found too late. When oral cancer is diagnosed at an advanced stage, survival rates are much lower. Our team is developing a special camera that can look inside the mouth using different light technologies to spot suspicious areas. This new tool aims to help doctors identify early signs of cancer more accurately and quickly, allowing for timely treatment and better outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would be individuals at risk for oral cancer or those with suspicious oral lesions, particularly in low-resource settings where access to advanced diagnostic tools is limited.
Not a fit: Patients who already have a confirmed oral cancer diagnosis or those not in the specific low-resource settings targeted by this technology may not directly benefit from this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new imaging tool could significantly improve early detection of oral cancer, leading to earlier treatment and higher survival rates for patients, especially in underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: The team is building on prior experience in developing and evaluating dual-mode mobile imaging, suggesting a foundation of related work, but this specific multimodal system is being developed and validated.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LIANG, RONGGUANG — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: LIANG, RONGGUANG
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.