Impact on Xerostomia for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Treated With or Without Superficial Pa… (NCT05020067) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Impact on Xerostomia for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients Treated With or Without Superficial Parotid Lobe-sparing Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy
China90 participantsStarted 2018-01-12
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective phase II clinical randomized controlled study, the purpose of this study is to assess whether superficial parotid lobe-sparing intensity-modulated radiotherapy (SPLS-IMRT) can decrease the incidence of xerostomia versus conventional IMRT (C-IMRT) in NPC patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 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:1) newly diagnosed, histologically confirmed World Health Organization (WHO) type II-III NPC; 2) stage I-IVa (T1-4 N0-3M0) according to the staging system of the 8th American Joint Committee on Cancer/Union for International Cancer Control (AJCC/UICC); 3) no prior antitumor therapy; 4) no tumor involvement in salivary gland; 5) no parotid glands disorder and no history of parotid glands surgery; 6) ages between 18 and 70 years; 7) Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1, and 8) adequate organ function Exclusion Criteria: 1) used salivary stimulating or protecting agent; 2) metachronous or synchronous malignancy; 3) pregnancy or lactation; or 4) severe comorbidities. The pretreatment evaluation included a complete history and physical examination, nasopharyngoscopy, chest X-ray, complete blood count, liver and renal biochemistry, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head and neck.
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?
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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.