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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Centre Georges-François Leclerc
Dijon, 21000, France
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