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Customized 3D Printed Oral Stents During Head and Neck Radiotherapy
NCT04870762 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This clinical trial studies the effect of customized 3 dimensional (3D) printed oral tents on patients with head and neck cancer who are receiving radiotherapy. Oral stents are made from the impression of patients' mouth and cover patients' teeth and gums during radiation therapy. A customized, 3D-printed oral stent may help to reduce mouth blisters and/or sores that may develop in patients while receiving head and neck radiation therapy.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
- OTHER Best Practice
Study Locations (7)
Indiana
- Community MD Anderson Cancer Center East — Indianapolis
- Community MD Anderson Cancer Center South — Indianapolis
- Community MD Anderson Cancer Center North — Indianapolis
Arizona
- Banner Health/Banner Research — Phoenix
Florida
- Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center — Jacksonville
New Jersey
- Cooper Hospital University Medical Center — Camden
Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 119 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-05-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-31 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04870762
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04870762 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 119 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 7 conditions, with Head and Neck Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Medical Device Usage and Evaluation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04870762 reports 7 study locations spanning 5 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Indiana, Arizona, Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04870762 about?
NCT04870762 is a clinical study titled "Customized 3D Printed Oral Stents During Head and Neck Radiotherapy". This clinical trial studies the effect of customized 3 dimensional (3D) printed oral tents on patients with head and neck cancer who are receiving radiotherapy. Oral stents are made from the impression of patients' mouth and cover patients' teeth and gums during radiation therapy. A customized, 3D-p...
What is the current status of trial NCT04870762?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 119 participants. The study started on 2021-05-26. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04870762 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Carcinoma, Oral Cavity Carcinoma, Nasal Cavity Carcinoma, Maxillary Sinus Carcinoma, Tongue Carcinoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04870762?
The interventions under investigation include: Medical Device Usage and Evaluation (OTHER), Best Practice (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04870762?
This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04870762 being conducted?
This trial has 7 study locations across Arizona, Florida, Indiana, New Jersey, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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