Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Clinical trials sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, explained in plain language.
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Proton vs. photon: which radiation beats lung cancer best?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of radiation therapy (proton and photon) combined with chemotherapy for people with stage II-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see which approach helps patients live longer and causes fewer side effects…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can adding chemo to radiation stop salivary gland cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding chemotherapy (cisplatin) to standard radiation therapy after surgery helps people with high-risk salivary gland tumors live longer without the cancer returning. About 252 adults whose tumors were removed took part. The goal is to see if the comb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could extra radiation beat prostate cancer? large trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding radiation to the whole pelvis, along with standard hormone therapy and prostate radiation, helps men with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer live longer. About 2,590 men are taking part. The study compares standard treatment (hormon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Shorter radiation course may be as effective for early breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a shorter, higher-dose radiation schedule (hypofractionation with a concurrent boost) works as well as the standard longer schedule for women with early-stage breast cancer after lumpectomy. Over 2,300 women participated. The goal is to see if the shorter…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody boost Radiation's power against head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the drug cetuximab to modern radiation therapy improves survival for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has been surgically removed. About 700 participants received either radiation alone or radiation plus cetuximab. The stu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC