Removing throat coating after repeat radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial studies a procedure to remove a thick, white coating (called a pseudomembrane) that can form in the nose and throat after a second round of radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. The goal is to see if removing this coating improves healing and symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 80 years old.
- Have previously received radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer, with a total dose of at least 66 Gy.
- Have been told by a doctor that your cancer has recurred (come back) in the nasopharynx or nearby lymph nodes.
- Are currently receiving or have completed a second course of radiation therapy with a total dose of at least 50 Gy.
- Have developed a pseudomembrane (a thick, white coating) on the lining of the nose or throat during or after your second radiation.
- Be well enough to undergo an endoscopic procedure (a thin, flexible tube with a camera inserted through the nose).
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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