MR-guided radiation for head and neck cancer
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial studies how well MR-guided (MRI-guided) radiation works for treating head and neck cancers, including limited “oligometastatic” spread (a small number of spots). It may help patients who are not good candidates for standard curative-intent radiation due to age or other health issues.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You can take part in MRI scans (no MRI safety issues per the clinic)
- Your cancer is confirmed by biopsy: either head and neck cancer or a small number of metastases to the head and neck area
- At least one treatment spot in the head and neck can be treated with SBRT (focused, high-precision radiation)
- You are able to consent and your overall health is strong enough (Karnofsky score 70 or higher)
- You can complete any planned systemic cancer treatment at least 10 days before starting, and you won’t start new systemic treatment for at least 10 days after finishing
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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