Photon/Proton Radiation Therapy for Carcinoma of the Skin of the Head and Neck
Terminated
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasm of Skin Head and Neck
- Registration Number
- NCT00797043
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Florida
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to collect information from the questionnaire and your medical records to see what effects the proton radiation has on you and your cancer and collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: Incidence of xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.
- Detailed Description
Data collection will be obtained from the patient's medical records including initial evaluation, pathology report, dosimetry information, radiotherapy completion records and follow-up.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 11
Inclusion Criteria
- Carcinoma of the skin of the head and neck region with incidental or symptomatic perineural invasion.
- Biopsy-proven squamous cell carcinoma.
- Will receive treatment with proton radiation.
Exclusion Criteria
- Evidence of distant metastasis.
- Previous irradiation for head and neck cancer.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: Incidence of grade 3 or higher xerostomia (dry mouth) 1 year following the completion of radiation therapy
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Collect and analyze tumor control outcomes. When each patient has been followed for a minimum of 6 months and then again at 24 months.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute
🇺🇸Jacksonville, Florida, United States