New study tracks throat cancer Patients' symptoms after radiation

NCT ID NCT04874493

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at symptoms reported by patients with oropharyngeal cancer after they finish radiation or chemoradiation. Researchers will review medical records and have patients complete questionnaires about their symptoms. The goal is to learn more about what patients experience after treatment, which could help improve follow-up care.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and manage side effects after radiation for oropharyngeal cancer, improving patient quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational pilot study that does not test a new treatment. It may not lead to changes in care or apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

oropharyngeal carcinoma oropharynx cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OROPHARYNGEAL CARCINOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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