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NCT07178301 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Evaluating a Decreased Dose of Radiation Therapy to the Elective Neck for the Treatment of HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer, ENLIGHT Trial

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Northwestern University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100
Enrollment target

NCT07178301 is a Phase 2 study that is actively recruiting participants, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants.

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The verdict

NCT07178301, a Phase 2 study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Northwestern University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This clinical trial evaluates how decreasing the dose of radiation to the elective neck (areas of lymph nodes not directly involved in the cancer) impacts treatment outcomes in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy plays an important role in the treatment of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer, but it also causes significant toxicities. Given the significant toxicities associated with treatment, and the excellent outcomes of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer, researchers are attempting to identify methods to de-escalate treatment for HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer in an effort to maintain excellent treatment outcomes while reducing the risk of toxicities. Reducing the dose of radiation therapy to the lymph nodes in the neck that aren't directly involved in the cancer may improve patient quality of life while still maintaining excellent rates of cure of disease.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Computed Tomography
  • PROCEDURE Positron Emission Tomography
  • OTHER Questionnaire Administration
  • RADIATION Radiation Therapy
  • PROCEDURE Nasopharyngeal Laryngoscopy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2025-12-05
Est. Completion 2031-03-20
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Northwestern University

1,209 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07178301

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07178301 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 5 interventions - of which Computed Tomography is the first listed.

NCT07178301 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07178301 about?

NCT07178301 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating a Decreased Dose of Radiation Therapy to the Elective Neck for the Treatment of HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer, ENLIGHT Trial". This clinical trial evaluates how decreasing the dose of radiation to the elective neck (areas of lymph nodes not directly involved in the cancer) impacts treatment outcomes in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer. Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays, particles...

What is the current status of trial NCT07178301?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2025-12-05. Estimated completion is 2031-03-20.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07178301?

The interventions under investigation include: Computed Tomography (PROCEDURE), Positron Emission Tomography (PROCEDURE), Questionnaire Administration (OTHER), Radiation Therapy (RADIATION), Nasopharyngeal Laryngoscopy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07178301?

This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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