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NCT06487403 HN-BIO 02: A Phase II Randomized Study of the Effects of Delayed Elective Radiotherapy on Head and Neck MRI and Immune Response Biomarkers

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NCT ID NCT06487403
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Health Network, Toronto
Condition Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-04-17
Primary Completion 2028-08-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Standard of care external beam radiotherapy (single integrated boost)Standard of care external beam radiotherapy (two-phase treatment)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-17 with a primary completion date of 2028-08-01.

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Brief Summary

This is a single centre prospective exploratory study of effects of radiation therapy on biomarker development in patients with newly diagnosed (head and neck squamous cell carcinoma) HNSCC receiving curative therapy. This research is part 2 of the HN-BIO study.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>/= 18 years * Histologically proven Head and Neck Squamous Cell carcinoma * Primary or nodal disease \> 3cm for biomarker imaging * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0-2 * Planned for curative surgery or (chemo)radiotherapy * Willingness to undergo repeat MRI imaging * Able to receive and understand verbal and written information regarding study and able to -give written informed consent * Adequate renal function: Calculated creatinine clearance \>/= 30ml/min * Be able to lie comfortably on back for 1 hour Exclusion Criteria: * As judged by investigator evidence of systemic disease that makes unsuitable for study * Contra-indication for serial MRI scans * Previous solid tumor treated within last 5 years * Pregnancy * History of gadolinium contrast allergy * Non-reversible clotting abnormality

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Andrew McPartlin, MD

✉ andrew.mcpartlin@rmp.uhn.ca

📞 416-946-2132

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06487403 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06487403 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06487403 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at andrew.mcpartlin@rmp.uhn.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06487403 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Toronto, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06487403 clinical trial?

NCT06487403 is sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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