No-Mask radiation therapy: a comfortable alternative for head and neck cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT03076255
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a new maskless immobilization device (MID) for patients with head and neck cancers or brain tumors undergoing radiation therapy. The goal was to see if the device could keep patients as still and accurate as the standard thermoplastic mask. Only 12 patients were enrolled, and the study measured how much movement occurred during treatment. Results may lead to a more comfortable option for patients.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Maskless immobilization device (MID)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a more comfortable alternative to thermoplastic masks for patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancers or brain tumors.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device may not be as accurate or reliable as standard masks in larger studies.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States