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NCT03997643 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Preservation of Swallowing in Respected Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Examining Radiation Volume Effects (PRESERVE): A Randomized Trial

A Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer, sponsored by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
90
Enrollment target
8
Study locations

NCT03997643 is a Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer that is actively recruiting participants, run by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, below the 260-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). The trial reports 8 study locations across 8 states.

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The verdict

NCT03997643, a Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
90 participants
Enrollment target
8
Study locations

Study Summary

The goal of this randomized treatment study is to formally compare quality of life in patients with at least one pN0 hemi-neck after resection of a squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity treated with a primary radiation therapy versus a secondary targeted radiation therapy approach, to provide a high level of evidence to guide the selection of treatment options.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • RADIATION Radiotherapy to all dissected areas
  • RADIATION Omit radiation to pN0 neck

Study Locations (8)

Florida

  • Miami Cancer Institute - Miami

Ontario

  • London Regional Cancer Program - London

Quebec

  • CHUM - Montreal

County Cork

  • Cork University Hospital - Wilton

County Galway

  • University Hospital Galway, Newcastle Road - Galway

Dublin

  • St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Network - Rathgar

Leinster

  • Beaumont St. Luke's Centre - Dublin

Other

  • Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre - Glasgow

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 90 participants
Start Date 2019-09-06
Est. Completion 2026-09
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03997643

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03997643 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 260-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (65% lower). The listed sponsor is London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Head and Neck Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Radiotherapy to all dissected areas is the first listed.

NCT03997643 reports 8 study locations spanning 8 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Florida, Ontario, Quebec.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03997643 about?

NCT03997643 is a clinical study titled "Preservation of Swallowing in Respected Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Examining Radiation Volume Effects (PRESERVE): A Randomized Trial". The goal of this randomized treatment study is to formally compare quality of life in patients with at least one pN0 hemi-neck after resection of a squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity treated with a primary radiation therapy versus a secondary targeted radiation therapy approach, to provide a...

What is the current status of trial NCT03997643?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 90 participants. The study started on 2019-09-06. Estimated completion is 2026-09.

What conditions does trial NCT03997643 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03997643?

The interventions under investigation include: Radiotherapy to all dissected areas (RADIATION), Omit radiation to pN0 neck (RADIATION).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03997643?

This trial is sponsored by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03997643 being conducted?

This trial has 8 study locations across Florida, Ontario, Quebec, County Cork, County Galway. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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