Proton therapy offers new hope for head and neck cancer patients facing second radiation
NCT ID NCT07635641
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Some head and neck cancer patients experience a tumor return in an area already treated with radiation. Surgery may not be an option, and standard radiation risks harming healthy tissue. This study tests proton therapy, which delivers radiation more precisely to the tumor while sparing nearby organs. Researchers will track side effects, tumor control, survival, and quality of life in 50 patients to see if this approach is safe and effective.
What this could mean
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Active substance
proton therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show that proton therapy is a safer and effective option for patients with head and neck cancer that has come back after prior radiation.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study (50 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. Proton therapy is still experimental for re-irradiation, and side effects are possible.
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IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
RECRUITINGRozzano, Milano, 20089, Italy
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