Tongue-out radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests if sticking your tongue out during radiation therapy can reduce side effects. It is for people with certain types of head and neck cancer who are getting radiation to the main tumor.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a type of head and neck cancer called squamous cell carcinoma, in the throat, voice box, or lower part of the throat.
- If your cancer has spread, you must have 5 or fewer spots in one organ (like the lung), and you are still getting radiation to the main tumor.
- You are able to stick your tongue out comfortably for at least 1 minute while lying down for treatment.
- You have not had radiation to the head or neck before, and you have not had chemotherapy or immunotherapy before this radiation.
- You have not had surgery to remove your main tumor.
- You can fill out English questionnaires about your symptoms and well-being.
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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