Status:

RECRUITING

HN-BIO 02: A Phase II Randomized Study of the Effects of Delayed Elective Radiotherapy on Head and Neck MRI and Immune Response Biomarkers

Lead Sponsor:

University Health Network, Toronto

Conditions:

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This is a single centre prospective exploratory study of effects of radiation therapy on biomarker development in patients with newly diagnosed (head and neck squamous cell carcinoma) HNSCC receiving ...

Detailed Description

This study will recruit up to 40 patients planned to receive curative (chemo) radiotherapy for (head and neck squamous cell carcinoma) HNSCC with primary tumor and/or involved lymph node suitable for ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \>/= 18 years
  • Histologically proven Head and Neck Squamous Cell carcinoma
  • Primary or nodal disease \> 3cm for biomarker imaging
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0-2
  • Planned for curative surgery or (chemo)radiotherapy
  • Willingness to undergo repeat MRI imaging
  • Able to receive and understand verbal and written information regarding study and able to -give written informed consent
  • Adequate renal function: Calculated creatinine clearance \>/= 30ml/min
  • Be able to lie comfortably on back for 1 hour

Exclusion

  • As judged by investigator evidence of systemic disease that makes unsuitable for study
  • Contra-indication for serial MRI scans
  • Previous solid tumor treated within last 5 years
  • Pregnancy
  • History of gadolinium contrast allergy
  • Non-reversible clotting abnormality

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 17 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2028

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06487403

Start Date

April 17 2025

End Date

August 1 2028

Last Update

September 16 2025

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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9