HPV DNA-Guided Radiotherapy De-intensification of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Virginia

About this trial

The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a lower than standard dose of radiation for definitive or adjuvant treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Provision of signed and dated informed consent form

Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study

Male or female, ≥ 18 years of age

Pathologically proven diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx of any AJCC 8th edition stage.

Disqualifiers

Evidence of distant metastatic disease

Prior history of radiotherapy to the head and/or neck

Had surgery for oropharyngeal cancer within 8 months of enrollment unless it was an incomplete oncologic surgery. Participant is eligible if the gross tumor was not completely removed.

Diagnosis of T3-4 and/or N+ disease with no plans to receive concurrent chemotherapy.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Radiation Therapy

Treatment groups

90 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators