GPS for surgeons: new navigation tool aims to improve head and neck cancer outcomes
NCT ID NCT05671458
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a navigation system that helps surgeons remove head and neck tumors more precisely. During surgery, the system creates a 3D map of the tumor and its edges, which is then used to plan follow-up radiation therapy. The goal is to reduce the chance of leftover cancer cells and improve local control. The trial will enroll 60 patients with midface or skull-base tumors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- intraoperative navigation and tumor resection maps
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make head and neck cancer surgery more precise, reducing the chance of leftover tumor and improving radiotherapy planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is new and its benefit over standard surgery is not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Radiotherapy, University of Heidelberg
RECRUITINGHeidelberg, 69120, Germany
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