Prospective Study on Monitoring Parotid Gland Injury After Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Tumors … (NCT06792526) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prospective Study on Monitoring Parotid Gland Injury After Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Tumors Using Multimodal Radiomics
20 participantsStarted 2025-01-20
Plain-language summary
Exploring a non-invasive and objective method for ultra early quantitative assessment of radiation-induced parotid gland injury. To provide a new and early method for evaluating changes in parotid gland function in clinical practice, and to guide the timing of interventions to protect the parotid gland.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. Contraindications to MRI, such as metallic implants or claustrophobia.
. Severe comorbid conditions, including significant renal or hepatic dysfunction.
. Concurrent participation in another interventional clinical trial.
. Pregnant or breastfeeding.
. Any condition that may impair compliance with study procedures.
. Histologically or cytologically confirmed diagnosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
. Scheduled to undergo radiotherapy as part of standard treatment.
. Aged 18 years or older.
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.
What they're measuring
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Quantitative assessment of salivary gland changes using IVIM and MRF imaging
Timeframe: From baseline to 3 months post-radiotherapy