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Individualized Carbon-Ion Radiotherapy for Patients With Locally Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Locally Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Interventions
Radiation: Individualized CIRT
Radiation: Standardized CIRT
Registration Number
NCT04533620
Lead Sponsor
Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center
Brief Summary

This is a randomized phase 2 trial with 2 groups (control group vs experimental group). Patients with locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LR-NPC) assigned to the control group will receive standardized carbon-ion radiotherapy (CIRT). For patients assigned to the experimental group, a predictive model will be used to predict the chance of developing mucosal necrosis after salvage carbon-ion radiotherapy, and individualized dose prescription will be given. The primary endpoint of the study is to compare the 2-year progression-free survival (PFS) between 2 groups.

Detailed Description

This is a randomized phase 2 trial with 2 groups (control group vs experimental group). Patients with locally recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LR-NPC) assigned to the control group will receive standardized CIRT with a dose of 63 gray equivalent (GyE) in 21 fractions (fx). This regimen was obtained from our previous phase 1 (dose escalation) study. For patients assigned to the experimental group, a predictive model will be used to predict the chance of developing mucosal necrosis after salvage carbon-ion radiotherapy, and individualized dose prescription will be given. A dose of 60 GyE/20 fx, 63 GyE/21 fx and 66 GyE/22 fx will be given to patients with high, moderate and low risk of developing mucosal necrosis, respectively. The primary endpoint of the study is to compare the 2-year progression-free survival (PFS) between 2 groups. The secondary endpoints include 2-year overall survival (OS), local progression-free survival, regional progression-free survival, distant metastasis-free survival, toxicities and quality of life.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
96
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged between 17-70 years.
  • Pathologically diagnosed as WHO type 2/3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
  • Failed previous definitive radiotherapy at least 6 months ago.
  • Only had 1 previous course of radiotherapy.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group score: 0-1.
  • Adequate laboratory values within 30 dyas of enrollment to study defined as follows: 1) neutrophil > 2000/mm^3; 2) platelet > 100,000/mm^3; 3) total bilirubin < 1.5mg/dl; 4) alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase < 1.5 upper limit of normal; 5) SCr < 1.5mg/dl; creatinine clearance rate > 60ml/min.
  • Willing to accept adequate contraception for women with childbearing potential.
  • Willing to sign the written informed consent; Informed consent must be signed before the enrollment in the trial.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Presence of distant metastasis.
  • Without measurable lesion.
  • Previous history of malignant tumor (within 5 years) or simultaneous existence of multiple primary tumors.
  • Accompanied with severe major organ dysfunction.
  • Presence of mental disease that may influence the understanding of informed consent.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Individualized CIRTIndividualized CIRTA previously predictive model will be used to predict the chance of developing mucosal necrosis after salvage carbon-ion radiotherapy, and individualized dose prescription will be given. A dose of 60 GyE/20 fx, 63 GyE/21 fx and 66 GyE/22 fx will be given to patients with high, moderate and low risk of developing mucosal necrosis, respectively.
Standardized CIRTStandardized CIRTPatients will receive standardized CIRT with a dose of 63 GyE/21 fx.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Progression-free survivalFrom randomization to death or disease progression, a median of 2 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Distant metastasis-free survivalFrom randomization to distant metastasis, a median of 2 years
Quality of life by questionnaires evaluated using EORTC-H&N35 questionnaire.Throughout the study, an average of 2 years
Regional progression-free survivalFrom randomization to regional failure, a median of 2 years
Incidence of radiation-induced late toxicity evaluated by CTCAE 5.0Three months after initiation of radiation therapy
Quality of life by questionnaires evaluated using EORTC-Q30 questionnaire.Throughout the study, an average of 2 years
Overall survivalFrom randomization to death, a median of 2 years
Local progression-free survivalFrom randomization to local failure, a median of 2 years
Incidence of radiation-induced acute toxicity evaluated by CTCAE 5.0Within 3 months after initiation of radiation therapy

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center

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Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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