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NCT05817617 Vitamin D and Head and Neck Cancer: Impact on Toxicity and Prognosis

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NCT ID NCT05817617
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano
Condition Head and Neck Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 953 participants
Start Date 2021-08-08
Primary Completion 2024-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 953 participants in total. It began in 2021-08-08 with a primary completion date of 2024-08.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about relation between vitamin D levels in subjects with head and neck cancer. The main question it aims to answer are: * variation of vitamin D levels in the study population at different time points * relation between therapy side effects and vitamin D level * relation between disease outcome and vitamin D level Participants will be followed as per clinical practice

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: histologically proven HNSCC (squamous cell carcinomas), all subsites * non-metastatic locally advanced stages * patients candidate for radical or adjuvant radiotherapy * patients candidate for bilateral neck irradiation * written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * distant metastases * patients with known disorders of calcium/vitamin D metabolism

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Giuseppe Fanetti, MD

✉ giuseppe.fanetti@cro.it

📞 +390434659146

Principal Investigator

Giuseppe Fanetti, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05817617 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT05817617 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05817617 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at giuseppe.fanetti@cro.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05817617 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Barletta, Italy, Aviano, Italy, Mestre, Italy, Ancona, Italy and 6 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05817617 clinical trial?

NCT05817617 is sponsored by Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano. The principal investigator is Giuseppe Fanetti, MD at Centro di Riferimento Oncologico (CRO), IRCCS. The trial plans to enroll 953 participants.

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