Role of Acetaldehyde in the Development of Oral Cancer

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorMasonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

About this trial

This is a minimal risk intervention study where healthy volunteers and individuals with Fanconi anemia will consume a single dose of alcohol and provide primarily non-invasive biological samples at various time points. Biospecimens to be collected include saliva, oral cells collected via mouthwash and cheek brush, and urine. The collection of two blood samples (5 mL each) will be optional and banked for future use.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

21-45 years of age for alcohol drinkers

Occasionally consume alcohol

At least 1 drink per month for healthy volunteers

At least 1 drink in the last 3 months for Fanconi anemia patients

Disqualifiers

Pregnant or nursing

Taking any medication or drug that might affect alcohol use and absorption or that might be affected by alcohol consumption

Healthy volunteers who have taken any antibiotics in the last 3 months

Currently consuming more than 21 drinks per week

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Alcohol
  • Biospecimen Collection
  • Breath Test

Treatment groups

170 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

Lead sponsor

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Collaborator