Smarter radiation dosing aims to cut side effects for head and neck cancer patients
NCT ID NCT02442375
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way of giving radiation to people with head and neck cancer. The goal was to lower the radiation dose to healthy neck areas to reduce side effects like trouble eating, while still keeping the cancer from coming back. About 300 patients took part, and the researchers compared the new dosing method to the standard approach.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MAASTRO clinic, Maastricht
Maastricht, Netherlands
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Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Radiotherapiegroep, Arnhem
Arnhem, Netherlands
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University Medical Center Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands
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VU University Medical Center Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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