Throat cancer showdown: radiation vs. surgery in HPV patients

NCT ID NCT03210103

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

Summary

This study compares two standard treatments—radiation therapy and surgery—for people with HPV-related throat cancer. The goal is to see which approach provides better survival and quality of life. About 61 adults with early-stage cancer are taking part to help guide future treatment choices.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Head and Neck Neoplasms human papillomavirus-related squamous cell carcinoma oropharyngeal carcinoma oropharynx cancer

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BC Cancer

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1G1, Canada

  • Gold Coast University Hospital

    Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

  • Jewish General Hospital

    Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2, Canada

  • London Regional Cancer Program

    London, Ontario, N6A 4L6, Canada

  • Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4E9, Canada

  • Royal Adelaide Hospital

    Adelaide, Australia

  • Sunnybrook Research Institute

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

  • Tom Baker Cancer Centre

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4N2, Canada

  • University Health Network

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada