Surgery Followed by Risk-Directed Post-Operative Adjuvant Therapy for HPV-Related Oropharynx Squa… (NCT03621696) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Surgery Followed by Risk-Directed Post-Operative Adjuvant Therapy for HPV-Related Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma: "The Minimalist Trial (MINT)"
United States63 participantsStarted 2018-10-23
Plain-language summary
The overarching goal of the MINT trial is to reduce treatment-related toxicity while maintaining efficacy. Patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) will undergo resection of the primary tumor site and involved/at risk regional neck nodes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically or cytologically confirmed HPV-related stages I-III OPSCC (8th edition of AJCC/UICC Staging Manual) or HPV-related neck node with unknown primary. HPV-related may be defined by p16 IHC stain and/or HPV-ISH or PCR using standard definitions of positive and negative test results.
* Primary tumor that will be resected via a transoral oral approach (conventional surgery, transoral laser microsurgery, transoral robotic surgery)
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) 0-2.
* Normal organ and marrow function defined as:
* Creatinine clearance \> 50 cc/min.
* ANC \> 1,000/mcL.
* Platelet count \>100,000/mcL.
* At least 18 years of age.
* Women of childbearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control, abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while participating in this study, she must inform her treating physician immediately.
* Patient (or legally authorized representative) must be able to understand and willing to sign a written informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior curative therapy for HNSCC.
* Patient must not have known distant metastatic disease at presentation.
* History of prior invasive malignancy diagnosed within 2 years prior to study enrollment; exceptions are malignancies with a low risk of metastasis or death (e.g., expected 5-year…
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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Mean Percent Weight Change
Timeframe: Starting at Day 1 and ending on the last day of radiation therapy (approximately 4 weeks)