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Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)PET-CT Pilot Study
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see how useful the information provided from Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans can be in the actual planning and delivery of radiation treatment to patients who have head and neck cancers. Patients participating in this study, will have (in addition to their routine tests) a PET scan before and during their radiation treatment. Following the intervention, patients will be followed as per standard practice.
Official title: A Pilot Study of 18F-FDG PET-CT Kinetic Analysis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2014-10
Completion Date
2028-11
Last Updated
2024-03-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
18-F FDG
All patients enrolled in this study will receive 2 PET Scans: One prior to Radiation, and one during Radiation.
Locations (1)
University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Toronto, Ontario, Canada