New treatment option for Cancer of Head and Neck
Official title Interest of Bilateral Basic Tongue Mucosectomy Assisted by Robot or Laser in Combination with Tonsillectomy in the Assessment of Prevalent Cervical Lymphadenopathy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04767048
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- We are proposing a randomized phase II study to assess the benefit of bilateral robot-assisted or laser basal tongue mucosectomy in combination with tonsillectomy in the assessment of prevalent cervical lymphadenopathy
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patient with a prevalent head and neck lymphadenopathy with positive or non-contributory fine needle aspiration, or having had an adenectomy...
- Performance Status \< 2
- Patient aged 18 or over
- Patient affiliated with social security system
- Informed consent signed
You likely can't join if
- History of squamous cell carcinoma of the VADS or skin of the face.
- History of cervico-facial radiotherapy
- Primary tumor discovering during pan-endoscopy
- Inexposable patient lead not to possible mucosectomy
- Uncontrollable hemostasis disorders (contraindication to tonsillectomy and basic bilateral mucosectomy of language)
- Distant metastases
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient with a prevalent head and neck lymphadenopathy with positive or non-contributory fine needle aspiration, or having had an adenectomy revealing a metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma, a PET examination, an...
- Performance Status \< 2
- Patient aged 18 or over
- Patient affiliated with social security system
- Informed consent signed
- History of squamous cell carcinoma of the VADS or skin of the face.
- History of cervico-facial radiotherapy
- Primary tumor discovering during pan-endoscopy
- Inexposable patient lead not to possible mucosectomy
- Uncontrollable hemostasis disorders (contraindication to tonsillectomy and basic bilateral mucosectomy of language)
- Distant metastases
- Lymphadenopathy inoperable
- Patient with a contraindication to radiotherapy
- Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
- Women of childbearing potential without effective contraception
- Patient under guardianship or unable to give informed consent
- Patient unable to undergo the trial follow-up for geographic, social or psychopathological reasons
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Caen, France
- Lille, France
- Rouen, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Caen, France; Lille, France; Rouen, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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