Identification of Pattern and Factors Affecting Recurrence in Head and Neck Carcinoma

Launched by SOHAG UNIVERSITY · Jun 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into how and why head and neck cancer sometimes comes back after treatment. Researchers will review past treatment experiences to find out how often the cancer returns and where it tends to come back in the body, as well as what factors may influence these recurrences. The goal is to better understand this type of cancer to improve future treatments.

To participate, you need to be an adult over 18 years old who has been diagnosed with a specific type of head and neck cancer (not including nasopharyngeal cancer) and has received certain types of advanced radiation therapy. Unfortunately, those with multiple cancers or advanced cases where the cancer has spread to other parts of the body cannot join. If you qualify, you will help researchers gather valuable information that could lead to better care for future patients facing similar challenges.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults aged more than 18 years. Patients with primary non nasopharyngeal head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Patients who were intended to receive radical treatment delivered by IMRT and VMAT techniques.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Adults who had double malignancies. Metastatic HNSCC cases.