The objective of the study is to assess the feasibility of increasing dose of irradiation with IMRT using a SIB approach over 6 weeks.
The primary endpoint of the study will be acute toxicity assessed during treatment and during the first 3 months following the completion of radiotherapy The secondary endpoint will include loco-regional control, disease-free survival, survival and late toxicity at 2 years after completion of radiotherapy
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients older than 18 years
* Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, hypopharynx and larynx
* Stage T2-N0-M0, T2-N1-M0 or T3-N0-M0
* World Health Organization (WHO) Performance Status of 0 or 1 or Karnofsky performance status ≥ 70.
* Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Second primary tumor at the time of diagnosis
* Previous history of malignant tumor in the last five years except basal cell carcinoma and carcinoma in situ of the cervix
* Previous treatment with surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy for head and neck malignancy
* Any evidence of severe or uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., unstable or uncompensated respiratory, cardiac, hepatic or renal disease), or psychological disorder
* Pregnant or lactating women
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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acute toxicity
Timeframe: during treatment and during the first 3 months following the completion of radiotherapy
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00389727
SponsorCliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain