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Brief Title: Diagnostic Accuracy of Mobile Phone Imaging Compared to Conventional Clinical Examination for Oral Cancer Screening
Official Title: Diagnostic Accuracy of Mobile Phone Imaging Compared to Conventional Clinical Examination for Oral Cancer Screening
Study ID: NCT06060288
Brief Summary: The aim of study is to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of using mobile phone photographs versus conventional clinical examination as a screening tool for early detection of oral cancer.
Detailed Description: Tele-dentistry is a method of providing oral healthcare and dental services through real-time transmission of clinical information using electronic medical records, digital imaging, photography, ICT, and the internet. Oral medicine is a dental specialty that uses tele-dentistry services to manage patients with systemic diseases and comorbidities. However, some oral disorders may have systemic consequences, necessitating additional diagnostic techniques and skilled doctors. Issues such as lack of oral medicine specialists, inexperienced community health workers, and inadequate training for managing complex oral conditions also pose challenges. Delayed diagnosis of oral cancers in underserved communities, poor patient management, high transportation costs, and lengthy waiting lists are some of the challenges faced by patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated these issues, causing disruptions in educational programs and access to oral medicine services. Tele-dentistry can facilitate efficient communication between patients and healthcare professionals for various purposes. There is limited research on using tele-dentistry in oral medicine, especially for results like accuracy. Consequently, the present study is designed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of using mobile phone images versus conventional clinical examination as a screening tool for early detection of oral cancer.
Minimum Age: 12 Years
Eligible Ages: CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Name: Mary F Mikhail, TA
Affiliation: master candidate in Cairo University
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR