Photoacoustic scans for untreated head and neck cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests a special imaging scan (photoacoustic imaging) to help doctors look at head and neck cancer before treatment. It’s for people who have not had first-line therapy yet and will be starting radiotherapy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have confirmed head and neck cancer and have not had first-line treatment yet
- You are starting radiotherapy as your first treatment
- Your cancer can be measured by ultrasound or MRI done within the last 28 days
- You are able to do daily activities fairly well (ECOG 0 or 1)
- Recent blood tests within 7 days show your bone marrow, liver, and kidneys are working well enough
- You can follow the study scanning safety steps and agree in writing to join
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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