Can fewer radiation doses before surgery be safe for head and neck cancer?

NCT ID NCT05538533

First seen Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests whether a condensed, shorter course of radiation given before surgery is safe for people with head and neck cancer. It involves 12 adults with HPV-negative, advanced but removable tumors. The main goal is to see if this approach causes severe side effects or prevents surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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