Phase 2 Study on Personalized Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Sponsor score: 40

ClinicalTrials ID:NCT06137274

This clinical trial is exploring whether using MRI to adjust radiation therapy can help personalize treatment for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, while staying within standard care guidelines.

Patient Parameters

Program Overview

The study aims to find out if it's possible to use MRI scans to tailor a part of the radiation therapy for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This approach will personalize the treatment based on how the cancer responds, ensuring all treatments remain within standard care practices.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must provide signed and dated consent to participate.
  • Willingness to follow all study procedures and be available for the entire study duration.
  • Must have an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1, indicating full activity or some restriction in strenuous activities.
  • Diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in areas like the oral cavity, throat, or larynx, or with an unknown primary cancer in the neck.
  • Must have measurable cancer either at the primary site or in the neck.
  • If receiving chemotherapy, must have adequate blood, liver, and kidney function as specified in the study protocol.
  • Blood clotting tests must be within normal limits, unless on a stable dose of blood thinners like warfarin without any clotting issues.
  • Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Cannot have had previous radiation or systemic therapy for the current cancer.
  • Cannot have had surgery to completely remove the current cancer.
  • Cannot have cancer that has spread to distant parts of the body.
  • Cannot have uncontrolled illnesses, such as ongoing infections or psychiatric conditions, that would interfere with following the study requirements.

Locations

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Moffitt Cancer Center33612TampaFlorida

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