Monitoring salivary gland changes after radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at how radiation treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer affects the salivary glands, using special MRI scans to track changes over time. It might help find ways to reduce dry mouth and other side effects.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of cancer behind the nose).
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy as part of your standard care.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are able to have MRI scans (no metal implants, no pacemaker, and not claustrophobic).
- You do not have other serious health problems like severe kidney or liver disease, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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