Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 30 to 69

Screening for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Using EBV Biomarkers in Zhongshan City

Official title: Searching for Early Detection Biomarkers of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Zhongshan City

Run by Zhongshan People's Hospital, Guangdong, China · NCT04085900 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if certain blood tests for Epstein-Barr virus can help find nasopharyngeal cancer early in men and certain women living in Zhongshan and Wuzhou cities.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages30 Years to 69 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40000 (estimated)
SponsorZhongshan People's Hospital, Guangdong, China
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Zhongshan, Guangdong and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2030
Registry record updatedSeptember 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT04085900 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are residents of Zhongshan or Wuzhou cities who have no prior medical history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe cardiovascular, liver, or kidney diseases, or those with contraindications to fiberoptic endoscopy may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to screen participants in Zhongshan and Wuzhou cities for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) by testing for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) associated biomarkers such as EBNA1-IgA, VCA-IgA, and P85-Ab. Male participants and P85-Ab positive females will also undergo plasma EBV DNA testing. Those identified as high or moderate risk will be referred for further diagnostic procedures, including fiberoptic endoscopy and biopsy. Participants will be followed annually to monitor their health status and any developments related to NPC.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier detection of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using EBV biomarkers for screening nasopharyngeal carcinoma, indicating a potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject residents in Zhongshan City or Wuzhou City
* Subject has no medical record of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
* ECOG 0-2
* Subject is able to comprehend, sign, and date the written informed consent document to participate in the study.
* Subject has psychical condition and well consciousness, and also accept and cooperate with the follow-up of this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subject has heavy cardiovascular, liver or kidney disease.
* Subject has contraindications to nasopharyngeal fiberoptic endoscopy.

Where it's running

  • Zhongshan People's Hospital
    Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Wuzhou Red Cross Hospital
    Wuzhou, Guangxi, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Mingfang Ji, MD — Zhongshan People's Hospital, Guangdong, China
  • Study coordinator: Mingfang Ji, MD
  • Email: jmftbh@sina.com
  • Phone: 86-760-89880417

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.