Smarter radiation for throat cancer aims to cut side effects without sacrificing cure
NCT ID NCT07303023
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving radiation only to the parts of the neck that need it (based on where cancer has spread) is as effective as the standard approach of radiating a larger area. About 462 adults with nasopharyngeal cancer will be randomly assigned to either personalized or standard radiation. The goal is to see if the personalized approach can protect healthy tissues like the thyroid and throat muscles, reduce side effects, and improve quality of life, while still keeping the cancer from coming back.
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Chongqing Cancer Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChongqing, China
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Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital of Fudan University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China
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Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center
RECRUITINGShanghai, China
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Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGChengdu, China
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Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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