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NCT04425265 Plasma Radiofrequency Ablation at Low Temperature Versus Electrocautery Block Resection at High Frequency for Localized Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

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NCT ID NCT04425265
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Sun Yat-sen University
Condition Surgery
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 500 participants
Start Date 2020-06-30
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Plasma radiofrequency ablationElectrocautery block resection

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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 500 participants in total. It began in 2020-06-30 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

This study aims at exploring whether plasma radiofrequency ablation at low temperature is associated with better survival outcome in localized recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma by conducting a randomized controlled trial of plasma radiofrequency ablation at low temperature versus electrocautery block resection at high frequency for localized recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma. If the hypothesis is confirmed, it is expected to provide a convenient choice for the surgical treatment of localized recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. At least 6 months disease free interval (defined as duration between the initial course of radiotherapy and recurrence) 2. Histopathologically diagnosed with undifferentiated or differentiated, nonkeratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma. 3. Resectable recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma: rT1-3N0-3M0 A) The tumor is confined to the nasopharyngeal mucosa, or the surface of the parapharyngeal space, or the bottom wall of the sphenoid sinus, and is more than 0.5cm away from the internal carotid artery B) The cervical lymph node lesions do not infiltrate the cervical spine, brachial plexus, cervical muscles, and internal carotid artery. 4. Age: 18-70 years old. 5. Subjects must sign an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Karnofsky score (KPS)≤70. 2. Has known Subjects with other malignant tumors. 3. Has seriously mental disease. 4. Uncontrolled clinically significant heart disease and Pulmonary dysfunction. 5. Pregnancy or breast feeding.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ming-Yuan Chen, MD, PhD

✉ chmingy@mail.sysu.edu.cn

📞 86-20-8734-3361

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04425265 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04425265 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04425265 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at chmingy@mail.sysu.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04425265 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Guangzhou, China, Zhuhai, China, Nanchang, China.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04425265 clinical trial?

NCT04425265 is sponsored by Sun Yat-sen University. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.

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