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New treatment option for Head and Neck Carcinoma
Official title Personalized Ultrafractionated Stereotactic Adaptive Radiotherapy for Palliative Head and Neck Cancer Treatment (PULS-Pal)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06572423
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This trial tests how well personalized ultra fractionated stereotactic adaptive radiotherapy (PULSAR) works together with HyperArc© radiation treatment planning technology for palliative (holistic pain and symptom control) tumor control in patients with primary or recurrent, localized or metastatic head and neck cancer (HNC) who are ineligible for or decline standard of care treatment. Researchers want to evaluate if using HyperArc and PULSAR together will deliver higher, possibly more effective doses, resulting in better tumor control with the same or fewer side effects than smaller routine doses.
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
- \>= 18 years old
- Diagnosis of primary or recurrent, localized or metastatic (American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th Edition stages I-IV) head and neck cancer...
- Ineligible for or declines standard of care definitive treatment(s), which will be documented in the patient's trial screening progress note in their...
- Measurable disease within the head and/or neck clinically and/or on imaging studies (CT, PET, MRI) within 30 days from date of enrollment
- Patient maximum tumor(s) or tumor bed diameter must be less than 10cm
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant or breast-feeding
- More than 1 prior radiation treatment course directed to the treatment area over the patient's lifetime. In patients who have received 1 prior...
- Any comorbidity or condition which would limit full compliance with the protocol
See the full eligibility criteria
- \>= 18 years old
- Diagnosis of primary or recurrent, localized or metastatic (American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th Edition stages I-IV) head and neck cancer. In primary diagnosis cases, pathologic confirmation is required. In...
- Ineligible for or declines standard of care definitive treatment(s), which will be documented in the patient's trial screening progress note in their electronic medical record by the treating physician
- Measurable disease within the head and/or neck clinically and/or on imaging studies (CT, PET, MRI) within 30 days from date of enrollment
- Patient maximum tumor(s) or tumor bed diameter must be less than 10cm
- In a woman of childbearing potential, a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 1 week of treatment start must be documented. Women of childbearing potential must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or...
- Patients with a tracheostomy and/or a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube are eligible for inclusion
- Pregnant or breast-feeding
- More than 1 prior radiation treatment course directed to the treatment area over the patient's lifetime. In patients who have received 1 prior radiation treatment course directed to the treatment area, that prior...
- Any comorbidity or condition which would limit full compliance with the protocol
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, 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 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 Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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