Dose Escalation Using Hypoxia-adjusted Radiotherapy

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorRajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center, India

About this trial

DE-HyART is a phase II clinical trial aimed at understanding the effects of escalating radiation doses to hypoxic sub-volumes inherent to squamous cell head and neck cancer. The study is aimed at assessing locoregional control, feasibility, and acceptable toxicity with such a strategy.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age: 18 - 70 years

Willingness to sign informed consent (written/video documentation)

Performance status: ECOG 0 - 2

Histology proved - squamous cell carcinoma

Disqualifiers

HPV (p16) positive tumours

Prior surgery and/or radiation therapy given for any HNC

T1/T2 Glottis

Metastatic disease or disease not amenable for definitive locoregional treatment.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • DE-HyART
  • Standard Arm
  • Cisplatin injection
  • Standard fractionation (Radiation Oncology preference)

Treatment groups

124 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center, India

Lead sponsor

Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company

Collaborator