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A Feasibility Study on the Use of F-18-FDG-PET and Optical Imaging in Evaluation of Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis

Terminated
Conditions
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Oropharynx Metastases
Lymph Metastases
Registration Number
NCT01077869
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Brief Summary

In this study, the feasibility of optical imaging and FDG-PET in the evaluation of radiation-induced mucositis will be evaluated.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Non-operated histologically confirmed squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, oropharynx (except the posterior wall) and lymph node metastases from the unknown primary tumor (CUP)
  • Stage T1-4; Tx N+ for the CUP
  • Multidisciplinary Group of Head and Neck Tumors at Ghent University Hospital decision of radical radiotherapy (±concurrent chemotherapy)
  • Informed consent obtained, signed and dated before specific protocol procedures.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 18 years
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Active infection or fistula in the oral/oropharyngeal mucosa
  • Previous cancer of the oral cavity and the oropharynx
  • Prior head-and-neck radiotherapy
  • Expectation of non-compliance with the study protocol
  • Known allergy for topical anesthetics (Xylocaïne)

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Feasibility of optical imaging in the evaluation of radiation-induced mucositis.weekly assessment during 7 weeks
Feasibility of FDG-PET in the evaluation of radiation-induced mucositis.2 weeks after radiotherapy
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Ghent

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Ghent, Belgium

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