Reduced Radiation for HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer

Reduced Elective Nodal and CTV Dose for HPV+ Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Oropharyngeal 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
31 (estimated)
Sponsor
Sara Medek · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer. Participants will receive a lower dose of radiation while undergoing treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I have measurable disease based on recent imaging.
  • I have a specific type of oropharyngeal cancer that is p16 positive.
  • I can understand and sign a consent form.
  • I am eligible for standard chemotherapy with cisplatin.
  • I am in good enough health to participate.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have metastatic or recurrent cancer.
  • I have a neck cancer with an unknown primary site.
  • I have received prior radiation therapy that overlaps with the new treatment area.
  • I am pregnant, nursing, or planning to have children during the study.
  • I have an active autoimmune disease that requires treatment.
  • I am taking any other investigational drugs.
  • I have any serious health condition that could make participation risky.

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 is a single-arm, phase II study that is designed to investigate nodal and primary tumor CTV dose de-escalation (30 Gy) in HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients must have histologically or cytologically confirmed history of squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (OPSCC) planned for definitive chemoradiation. 2. Squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (OPSCC) must be confirmed to be p16 positive based on immunohistochemi…
Contacts

UCCC Clinical Trials Office

513-584-7698

cancer@uchealth.com

CONTACT

Sara Medek, MD

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