Study #2012-0825
Phase II/III Randomized Trial of Intensity-Modulated Proton Beam Therapy (IMPT) versus Intensity-Modulated Photon Therapy (IMRT) for the treatment of Oropharyngeal Cancer of the Head and Neck
Study Status
Open
Treatment Agent
Photon Therapy,Proton Therapy
Principal Investigator
Steven J. Frank
Description
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare the side effects of 2 radiation treatments for head and neck cancer. The 2 treatments are intensity modulated photon therapy (IMRT) and intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT). Participants will also receive chemotherapy along with radiation therapy. IMPT is designed to use beams of proton particles to send radiation to the tumor. IMRT is designed to use beams of photon therapy to send radiation to the tumor. Both of these types of radiation treatment may give a full dose of radiation treatment to the tumor while not damaging as much of the healthy tissue around it.
General Information
Disease Group: Head And Neck
Treatment Agent: Photon Therapy,Proton Therapy
Treatment Location: Both at MDACC & and Other Sites
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital,NIH
Study Status
IRB Review and Approval Date: 08/26/2013
Recruitment Status: Open
Projected Accrual: 360
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Head And Neck
Study phase:
Phase II/Phase III
Physician name:
Steven J. Frank
Department:
Radiation Oncology
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-877-632-6789