S-Frame CT Immobilization Masks For Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy For Head and Neck Cancer

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Head and Neck Neoplasms

• Registration Number: NCT00252473
• Lead Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto

Brief Summary

Immobilization devices such as thermoplastic masks are used routinely in the radiation treatment of head and neck cancer patients. It is important to assess how well they function at preventing patient motion while the radiation treatment is being delivered. (i.e. isocentre set-up margins, patient motion with the mask). If these new thermoplastic masks such as MedTec S-frame allow less movement, then smaller margins are needed during radiation therapy which, in turn, would decrease side effects from the treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-01
• Study First Submitted: 2005-11-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-11-09
• Study First Posted: 2005-11-11
• Primary Completion: 2009-06
• Study Completion: 2009-06
• Status Verified: 2010-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-08-12
• Last Update Posted: 2010-08-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Histological confirmation of mucosal malignancy in the head and neck (H&N) region
• Undergoing radiotherapy (RT) with curative intent using a lateral parallel pair treatment with an anterior or anterior/posterior low neck filed technique using a MedTec S-frame mask

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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Measurement of the accuracy of MedTec S-frame head and neck immobilization system (isocentre set-up accuracy, patient movement margins and movement of the normal tissue critical structures and planning target volumes)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Health Network; 🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada