Could less radiation be enough? new trial aims to reduce side effects for throat cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05714657
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving a shorter course of lower-dose radiation after robotic surgery is safe for people with HPV-related throat cancer. About 104 adults with early-stage disease will receive this de-intensified treatment. The goal is to keep the cancer from coming back while reducing side effects from radiation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17604, United States
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Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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