Spot Delete Technique for Skin Reactions in Head and Neck Cancer
Evaluation of Radiobiological Effects in Skin Toxicities Head and Neck Cancer Patients With PBS Proton Therapy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Head and Neck Carcinoma
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Covenant Health Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with certain types of head and neck cancer. Participants will receive a specific type of treatment called PBS proton therapy and will help researchers learn how to reduce skin reactions caused by this treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I have been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in my head or neck.
- I have signed a consent form to be in this study.
- I am in a clinical stage that meets the study's criteria.
- I can have had surgery for my cancer before.
- I can have had chemotherapy before or during the study.
- I do not have serious health conditions that would affect my treatment.
You may not be able to join if
- I have had radiation therapy in the study area before.
- I have had head and neck radiation that did not include lymph nodes.
- I am a child.
- I am pregnant.
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 purpose of this study is to examine skin reactions (called radiation dermatitis) that occur during pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton therapy. The researchers will test a unique technique called "Spot Delete" to see if it can reduce skin reactions for head \& neck patients treated with PBS. The investigators will also use a special computer model to study how the energy of the proton beam (lin…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* The patient must consent to be in the study and must have signed an approved consent form conforming to federal and institutional guidelines.
* Patients must be ≥ 18 years old.
* Patient must have biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinoma, originating in the oral cavity, larynx, o…
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