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NCT07348887 Phase II Study of Daily Adaptive Radiotherapy for Submandibular Gland-sparing in Head and Neck Cancer

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NCT ID NCT07348887
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Health Network, Toronto
Condition Squamous Cell Cancer of Head and Neck (SCCHN)
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2025-10-15
Primary Completion 2029-10-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Daily adaptive radiation therapyImage guided radiation therapy

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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 50 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-15 with a primary completion date of 2029-10-01.

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Brief Summary

This is a randomized, single centre, single blinded prospective study comparing the standard of care imaging guided radiation therapy and daily adaptive radiotherapy (ART) for submandibular gland-sparing in head and neck cancer

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Histologically proven Squamous Cell carcinoma of head and neck * Bilateral neck being treated * At least one level 1b not being treated electively and with no target structure, other than elective level II/III, \<1cm to spared SMG * ECOG PS 0-2 * Planned for curative (chemo)radiotherapy * Able to receive and understand verbal and written information regarding study and able to give written informed consent * Be able to lie comfortably on back and to wear immobilization for up to 1 hour Exclusion Criteria: * As judged by investigator evidence of systemic disease that makes unsuitable for study * Pregnancy * Underlying salivary dysfunction prior to treatment judged by investigator to affect likelihood of benefit from ART

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Andrew McPartlin, MD

✉ andrew.mcpartlin@uhn.ca

📞 416-946-2132

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07348887 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT07348887 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07348887 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at andrew.mcpartlin@uhn.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07348887 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Toronto, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07348887 clinical trial?

NCT07348887 is sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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