Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

EValuating the Safety of De-escaLated Head and Neck Irradiation in HPV PositivE Oropharynx Cancer in Non-smokers/minimal Smokers

Lead Sponsor:

Sanford Health

Conditions:

Oropharyngeal Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

A prospective, observational study evaluating the durability of local/regional control of previously published de-escalated radiotherapy protocols for patients with P16 positive oropharynx cancers who...

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, single-site, observational study in head and neck cancer participants. The purpose of this study is to provide a systematic platform to analyze, interpret, and track radiation d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years
  • Histologic confirmation of tumor of the oropharynx
  • Radiation therapy (de-escalated head and neck irradiation) decision has been made
  • Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) associated cancer as determined by positive p16 immunohistochemistry
  • HPV positivity is defined by p16 IHC staining of \> 70% of tumor cells (strong and diffuse nuclear and cytoplasmic staining)
  • For cases that are indeterminate or if p16 testing cannot be accurately performed, HPV positivity can be confirmed by high-risk HPV DNA Testing which covers the following HPV subtypes: 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68
  • \< 10 pack year smoking history OR \< 10 year nicotine use history
  • No current tobacco/nicotine use (including electronic cigarettes and chewing tobacco)
  • T1-T3, N0-N2 (AJCC8) requiring definitive therapy greater than surgery alone
  • Ability to provide informed written consent
  • Willingness to return to Sanford Cancer Center for follow-up
  • Life expectancy \> 12 weeks
  • ECOG performance status \< 3 (Appendix B)
  • Adequate organ function for chemotherapy and radiotherapy

Exclusion

  • Any of the following because the inclusion criteria require delivery of radiotherapy and chemotherapy which is known to be genotoxic, and is associated with mutagenic and teratogenic effects: pregnant women, nursing women, men or women of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception.
  • Prior head and neck radiotherapy
  • Any factor precluding safe delivery of chemotherapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 12 2018

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03777384

Start Date

October 12 2018

End Date

December 1 2026

Last Update

November 29 2024

Active Locations (2)

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Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center

Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58102

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Sanford Edith Cancer Center

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57104

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