New radiation method HYDRA tested for laryngeal cancer
NCT ID NCT03114462
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial is testing a new type of radiation called HYDRA for people with laryngeal cancer. The goal is to find the highest safe dose and see how well it controls the tumor. Eleven participants will receive different doses of radiation and complete quality-of-life surveys over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Stereotactic hypofractionated radioablation (HYDRA radiation)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more effective radiation treatment for laryngeal cancer that may improve tumor control while limiting side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 11 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The main goal is safety and dosing, not yet proving effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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