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Proton beam vs. standard radiation: which is safer for advanced throat cancer?

NCT ID NCT07340515

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

Summary

This study compares two radiation methods—proton therapy and standard photon therapy—for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. All 300 participants will receive chemotherapy and immunotherapy alongside radiation. The goal is to see which approach causes fewer severe side effects and helps patients live longer without the cancer returning.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2031

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 70 years * Histologically confirmed nasopharyngeal carcinoma (WHO type II or III) * High-risk locoregionally advanced disease defined as clinical stage T4 or N3, M0, according to the AJCC staging system * No prior anti-tumor therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-1 * Adequate organ function as defined in the study protocol * Eligible to receive induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy combined with immunotherapy as specified in the protocol * Ability to understand and willingness to sign written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of distant metastasis (M1 disease) * Prior radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma * Active autoimmune disease requiring systemic therapy * Uncontrolled infection or severe comorbidities that may affect treatment tolerance * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Known allergy, hypersensitivity, or contraindication to study medications as defined in the protocol * Any other condition that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the patient unsuitable for participation

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Jinan, Shandong, 250117, China

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