Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Spectroscopic analysis of tongue cancer tissue during surgery

Official title: Prospective Analysis of Tumor Tissues From the Oral Cavity by SpiderMassTM Spectroscopy

Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT05104619 · Data updated 2026-11-12

Researchers will use a real-time spectroscopic tool during tongue cancer surgery to see if tissue looks cancerous or not, helping guide removal in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment33 (estimated)
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Amiens, Picardie)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 10, 2021
Main results expectedOctober 2026
Study endsOctober 2026
Registry record updatedJune 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT05104619 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+) with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue undergoing primary surgical resection (T1–T4).

Probably not a fit

Patients with metastatic disease or those receiving neoadjuvant therapies are less likely to benefit from intraoperative spectroscopic analysis for margin assessment.

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 examines whether real-time spectroscopic analysis of tongue tissue can differentiate cancerous from non-cancerous tissue during surgical resection. The study focuses on patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue undergoing primary tongue surgery, aiming to correlate spectral patterns with margin status. SpiderMass technology is used to obtain molecular profiles in the operating room to support intraoperative decisions. No randomized treatment is involved; instead, the goal is to improve accuracy of surgical margins and potentially influence future management. The study collects tissue spectra and compares them to histopathological margin results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, real-time tissue analysis could improve surgical margin assessment and inform immediate decisions in tongue cancer surgeries.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work with real-time tissue spectroscopy has shown promise in distinguishing cancerous tissue in head and neck cancers, but broader validation is needed for routine intraoperative use.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age : 18 years and older
* squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue
* surgical resection as first-line treatment
* tumor classification T1 to T4.

Exclusion Criteria:

* metastatic disease
* neoadjuvant therapies

Where it's running

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Amiens
    Amiens, Picardie, France
    Recruiting

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