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Feasibility Study of Incorporating 18F-FDG-PET Imaging in Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Primary Purpose

Head and Neck Neoplasms

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Belgium
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
FDG-PET-based dose escalation using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Sponsored by
University Hospital, Ghent
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Neoplasms focused on measuring neoplasms (squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region)

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a proven histological squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx (only T3-4 NO or Tany N+), hypopharynx, oropharynx Patients who did not undergo surgery for the primary tumor location Patients with a Karnofsky performance score of 70% or more Written informed consent for participation in this trial Exclusion Criteria: Other malignancy except for non-melanoma skin cancer Prior irradiation to the head and neck region

Sites / Locations

  • University Hospital Ghent

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Acute toxicity during radiotherapy until 3 months after the end of the radiotherapy
Observation of chronic toxicity

Secondary Outcome Measures

Therapy response (2-4 months after end of radiotherapy)
Local control at 2 years
Pattern of recurrence

Full Information

First Posted
August 24, 2005
Last Updated
December 6, 2022
Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Collaborators
Belgian Federation Against Cancer
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00135161
Brief Title
Feasibility Study of Incorporating 18F-FDG-PET Imaging in Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Official Title
Feasibility Study of Incorporating 18F-FDG-PET Imaging in Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 2003 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 2015 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Collaborators
Belgian Federation Against Cancer

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to study fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET)-based dose escalation using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Detailed Description
The dose escalation, based on the FDG-PET signal, is incorporated in the first ten fractions of the radiotherapeutic treatment. The total amount of fractions is 32, equal to a standard radiotherapeutic treatment for these types of cancers.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Keywords
neoplasms (squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region)

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
40 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Arm Type
Experimental
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
FDG-PET-based dose escalation using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Intervention Description
FDG-PET-based dose escalation using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Acute toxicity during radiotherapy until 3 months after the end of the radiotherapy
Time Frame
until 3 months after the end of the radiotherapy
Title
Observation of chronic toxicity
Time Frame
until 3 months after the end of the radiotherapy
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Therapy response (2-4 months after end of radiotherapy)
Time Frame
2-4 months after end of radiotherapy
Title
Local control at 2 years
Time Frame
at 2 years
Title
Pattern of recurrence
Time Frame
at 2 years

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients with a proven histological squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx (only T3-4 NO or Tany N+), hypopharynx, oropharynx Patients who did not undergo surgery for the primary tumor location Patients with a Karnofsky performance score of 70% or more Written informed consent for participation in this trial Exclusion Criteria: Other malignancy except for non-melanoma skin cancer Prior irradiation to the head and neck region
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Wilfried De Neve, MD, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University Hospital, Ghent
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University Hospital Ghent
City
Ghent
ZIP/Postal Code
9000
Country
Belgium

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Links:
URL
http://www.uzgent.be
Description
Website University Hospital Ghent

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