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A trial of Lugol’s iodine during surgery to remove abnormal cells from the mouth (LISTER)

Overview

Cancer types:

Head and neck cancers, Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial is for people having surgery to remove abnormal cells from the lining of their mouth or part of the throat behind the mouth (oropharynx). This abnormal cell growth is called .

Recruitment start: 28 November 2016

Recruitment end: 1 December 2018

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Jim McCaul

Supported by

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Oracle Cancer Trust

Last reviewed: 28 November 2023

CRUK internal database number: 14099

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