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NCT06682442
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Induction Chemotherapy Response-Guided Radiation for EBV-Associated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This clinical trial tests the effect of induction chemotherapy response-guided radiation (de-escalated intensity-modulated radiation therapy \[IMRT\]) compared to standard IMRT in patients with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated nasopharyngeal cancer. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is an advanced form of 3-dimensional radiation therapy that uses computer-generated images to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of radiation of different intensities are aimed at the tumor from many angles. This type of radiation therapy reduces the damage to healthy tissue near the tumor. Radiation therapy sometimes causes unwanted symptoms or side effects, including late effects such as hearing loss and dental problems. The severity of the side effects is related to the radiation dose received and the amount of tissue that received radiation. De-escalation IMRT uses lower doses of radiation based on a good response to induction chemotherapy. Giving de-escalated IMRT may be as effective as standard doses of IMRT in treating patients with EBV-associated nasopharyngeal cancer.

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

66

Start Date

2025-03-18

Completion Date

2032-03-31

Last Updated

2025-04-20

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

RADIATION

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

Undergo IMRT

PROCEDURE

Radiographic Imaging

Undergo imaging procedure

PROCEDURE

Biospecimen Collection

Blood samples will be collected

Locations (1)

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States