Smart scans could Fine-Tune radiation for throat cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03224000

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether using MRI scans to plan radiation therapy can safely lower the dose for people with low-risk HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal is to keep the cancer under control while reducing swallowing problems and the need for feeding tubes. About 90 adults with early-stage oropharyngeal cancer will take part at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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