Reduced Volume of Neck Prophylactic Irradiation in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NCT05780372) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
Reduced Volume of Neck Prophylactic Irradiation in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
China474 participantsStarted 2023-08-08
Plain-language summary
This is a multi-center, non-inferiority, open-label, randomized controlled phase III clinical trial in primary diagnosed nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients without distant metastasis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of reduced neck prophylactic radiotherapy versus conventional neck prophylactic radiotherapy, and compare the radiotherapy-related adverse events and quality of life in two groups.
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:
* Newly histologic diagnosis of nasopharyngeal non-keratinizing carcinoma (WHO II/III);
* All genders, range from 18-70 years old;
* ECOG score 0-1;
* Clinical stage I-IVa (AJCC/UICC 8th);
* Not received radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other anti-tumor treatment (including immunotherapy);
* No contraindications to chemotherapy or radiotherapy;
* Adequate organ function: white blood cell count ≥ 4×109/L, neutrophile granulocyte count ≥ 1.5×109/L, hemoglobin ≥ 9g/L, platelet count ≥ 100×109/L; alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase \< 2.5×upper limit of normal; blood urea nitrogen or creatinine ≤ 1.5×upper limit of normal or endogenous creatinine clearance ≥ 60ml/min (Cockcroft-Gault formula);
* Sign the consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neck lymph nodes exist skipping metastasis;
* Distant metastases;
* Keratinized squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell like squamous cell carcinoma;
* Have or are suffering from other malignant tumors;
* Participating in other clinical trials;
* Pregnancy or lactation;
* Have uncontrolled cardiovascular disease;
* Severe complication, eg, uncontrolled hypertension;
* Mental disorder;
* Drug or alcohol addition;
* Do not have full capacity for civil acts.
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.