New beam angle may spare cancer patients from dry mouth and swallowing woes

NCT ID NCT07413627

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a new way of aiming radiation beams (non-coplanar) can reduce side effects like dry mouth and swallowing problems in people with head and neck cancer. About 70 adults with cancer of the mouth or throat will be randomly assigned to standard or new radiation. The main goal is to see if quality of life improves three months after treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Mouth Neoplasms oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma oropharynx cancer oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck Xerostomia

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centre Georges-François Leclerc

    Dijon, 21000, France

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