SPECT-CT Guided Neck Treatment for Oropharyngeal Cancer

SPECT-CT Guided ELEctive Contralateral Neck Treatment for Patients With Lateralized Oropharyngeal Cancer

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Oropharyngeal Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
510 (estimated)
Sponsor
Canadian Cancer Trials Group · Research network
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with oropharyngeal cancer that affects one side of the neck. Participants will receive specialized radiotherapy treatment guided by imaging to see if this improves outcomes compared to standard treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseUnstable anginaCongestive heart failureAcute myocardial infarctionScleroderma

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with lateralized oropharyngeal cancer.
  • I have a cancer stage of T1-3 M0.
  • I am willing to complete quality of life questionnaires.
  • I can start treatment within 28 days of joining the trial.
  • I have a performance status of 0, 1, or 2.
  • I can provide informed consent.
  • I am accessible for treatment and follow-up.
  • I agree to use effective contraception if applicable.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had T1-T2 cancer limited to the tonsil fossa without involved lymph nodes.
  • I have previously had surgery for tonsil or tongue base cancer.
  • I have had previous head and neck cancer.
  • I have received prior chemotherapy or radiation for head and neck cancer.
  • I am allergic to radiotracers.
  • I have severe health conditions that require hospitalization.
  • I have had a heart attack in the last 30 days.
  • I have diseases that prevent me from receiving radiotherapy.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This study is being done to answer the following question: Is the chance of cancer spreading or returning the same if radiotherapy to the neck is guided, by using a special imaging study called lymph node mapping (lymphatic mapping) Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT-CT), compared to the usual treatment when radiotherapy is given to both sides of the neck?

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with pathologically proven diagnosis of lateralized OPC (tonsil, tongue base, soft palate, or pharyngeal wall) not involving or crossing midline. * HPV positive or negative (by p16 immunohistochemistry). * Clinical stage T1-3 M0 (UICC/AJCC TNM 8th Edition). Nodal invo…
Contacts

Wendy Parulekar

613-533-6430

wparulekar@ctg.queensu.ca

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