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New treatment option for Oropharynx Cancer
Official title Dose Adjusted Chemoradiotherapy in HPV-Associated Oropharynx Cancer of the Elderly
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06309225
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Previous studies of this type of head and necl cancer have shown high rates of cancer control but result in many short and long term side effects when treated with high dose radiation and chemotherapy. Recently, investigators have noticed similar high rates of cancer control in small numbers of patients who receive less intensive treatments using lower doses of radiation, smaller radiation fields with chemotherapy.
- Time commitment: about 5 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 to 99
You may be able to join if
- Pathologically proven diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (tonsil, base of tongue, soft palate, or oropharyngeal walls)
- Patients must have clinically or radiographically evident measurable disease at the primary site or at nodal stations.
- P16-positive based on local site immunohistochemical tissue staining
- Clinical stage T1-3, N1-2, M0 (AJCC, 8th ed.)
- Age ≥ 65.
You likely can't join if
- Metastatic disease
- Recurrent disease after primary management Cancers with center of mass is outside the oropharyngeal boundaries
- Synchronous double primaries
- Prior radiotherapy for lymphoma or other malignancy
- Prior systemic therapy including immunotherapy
- Severe active comorbidity where life expectancy is \<1 year.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pathologically proven diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (tonsil, base of tongue, soft palate, or oropharyngeal walls)
- Patients must have clinically or radiographically evident measurable disease at the primary site or at nodal stations.
- P16-positive based on local site immunohistochemical tissue staining
- Clinical stage T1-3, N1-2, M0 (AJCC, 8th ed.)
- Age ≥ 65.
- Normal organ and marrow function within 14 days prior to registration defined as follows:
- Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1,500/mcL
- Platelets ≥ 100,000/mcL
- Hemoglobin ≥ 8.0 g/dL
- Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5× institutional upper limit of normal (ULN)
- AST(SGOT) or ALT(SGPT) ≤ 3.0 × institutional ULN
- Serum creatinine ≤ 1.5× ULN
- Metastatic disease
- Recurrent disease after primary management Cancers with center of mass is outside the oropharyngeal boundaries
- Synchronous double primaries
- Prior radiotherapy for lymphoma or other malignancy
- Prior systemic therapy including immunotherapy
- Severe active comorbidity where life expectancy is \<1 year.
- Autoimmune disease
- Uncontrolled HIV
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 5 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years to 99 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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