Tailored radiation may spare neck tissues in nasopharyngeal cancer

NCT ID NCT06241612

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether giving radiation only to specific neck areas based on where cancer has spread can reduce side effects and improve quality of life for people with nasopharyngeal cancer. About 470 newly diagnosed patients will receive either standard or personalized neck radiation. The goal is to maintain cancer control while lowering radiation-related harm.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: radiation therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a more precise radiation approach that reduces side effects and improves quality of life for nasopharyngeal cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 3 trial, but the approach is still experimental. It may not reduce side effects as hoped, or could slightly increase the risk of cancer returning.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nasopharyngeal carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NASOPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
RECRUITING

Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

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