New Blood Test for HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment

Selective Adjuvant Therapy for HPV-mediated Oropharynx SCCs Based on Residual Circulating Tumor DNA Levels (SAVAL)

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Head and Neck Cancer Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Oropharynx Cancer Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. 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 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
61 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. Participants will have their blood tested before and after surgery to see if radiation treatment is needed after surgery.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with HPV+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
  • I have been staged as T0-3, N0-N1, and M0.
  • I have positive ctDNA levels before surgery.
  • I am a candidate for TORS surgery.
  • I had a recent physical exam by a cancer specialist.
  • I have a performance status of 0-1.
  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I am willing to use effective contraception if applicable.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have cancer from the oral cavity, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx.
  • I have distant metastasis.
  • I have had a prior invasive cancer unless disease-free for 3 years.
  • I have had prior chemotherapy for this cancer.
  • I have had prior radiotherapy to the study cancer area.
  • I have had previous head and neck cancer surgeries.
  • I have a health condition that may interfere with study follow-ups.
  • I am pregnant or nursing while receiving chemotherapy.

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
Patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer generally have favorable outcomes and how well they do depends on the specific details about the patient and their cancer. How well they do isn't as related to the kinds of treatment they get. However, there are significant side effects for the various types of treatments they may get. Because these patients generally have favor…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria 1. Is there pathologically (histologically or cytologically) proven diagnosis of p16+ squamous cell carcinoma (including the histological variants papillary squamous cell carcinoma and basaloid squamous cell carcinoma) of the oropharynx or p16+ squamous cell carcinoma unknown pri…
Contacts

Jason K Molitoris, MD, PhD

410-328-6080

jmolitoris@umm.edu

CONTACT

Kelly Kitzmiller, MPH

410-369-5264

kelly.kitzmiller@umm.edu

CONTACT