New study aims to unlock Radiation's hidden effects on head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT06487403
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is for people newly diagnosed with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma who are scheduled for curative surgery or radiation therapy. Researchers want to see how radiation changes MRI scans and immune-related markers in tumors. About 40 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two standard radiation schedules, and some will also take pimonidazole tablets to help measure oxygen levels in tumors. The goal is to gather information that could improve future treatment planning.
What this could mean
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Active substance
radiation therapy (external beam radiotherapy) and pimonidazole tablets
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how radiation affects tumors and immune responses, potentially leading to more personalized radiotherapy schedules.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage exploratory study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It focuses on measuring biomarkers, not on proving a new treatment works.
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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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