SABR Boost + Short-course Radiation for Oropharyngeal Cancer
(SHORT-OPC Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This is a randomized clinical trial comparing the outcomes of short-course chemoradiation consisting in stereotactic boost to the gross tumor and de-esclalated chemoradiation to the elective neck in human papilloma associated oropharynx cancer vs. the current standard 7-week course chemoradiation.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it does mention that participants cannot have had prior induction chemotherapy or non-Cisplatin concurrent chemotherapy.
Is SABR Boost + Short-course Radiation generally safe for humans?
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) has been used safely in humans, but it can cause side effects like tissue damage and difficulty swallowing. In a study with oropharyngeal cancer patients, some experienced serious side effects, including tissue damage and bone problems, especially if they smoked or had other health issues.12345
How is the SABR Boost + Short-course Radiation treatment for oropharyngeal cancer different from other treatments?
The SABR Boost + Short-course Radiation treatment is unique because it uses a precise form of radiation called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to deliver high doses of radiation in fewer sessions, which can be beneficial for patients who are not suitable for traditional brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation). This approach aims to intensify the treatment of the primary tumor while potentially reducing the overall treatment time and side effects.24678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment SABR Boost + Short-course Radiation for Oropharyngeal Cancer?
Research shows that using stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) as a boost treatment for head and neck cancer, including oropharyngeal cancer, can be effective in improving outcomes. Studies have reported positive long-term results and suggest that this approach may help reduce local recurrence of the cancer.24678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Khalil Sultanem, MD
Principal Investigator
Montreal Jewish General Hospital
Jack Phan, MD,PHD
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houda Bahig, MD PhD
Principal Investigator
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Phuc-Felix Nguyen-Tan, MD
Principal Investigator
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
David Palma, MD PhD
Principal Investigator
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer, who haven't had major head and neck surgery or radiation before. They should be in good enough health to follow the trial procedures and not pregnant. The cancer must be at an early stage (Stage I-II) and the primary tumor smaller than 30 cc.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either SABR boost and de-escalated chemoradiation or standard chemoradiation
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- SABR boost and de-escalated chemoradiation
- Standard chemoradiation
SABR boost and de-escalated chemoradiation is already approved in United States, Canada, European Union for the following indications:
- Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Oligometastatic disease
- Recurrent head and neck cancer
- Oligometastatic disease
- Recurrent head and neck cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Oligometastatic disease
- Recurrent head and neck cancer
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Lead Sponsor
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute and Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Collaborator
London Health Sciences Centre OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Collaborator
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Collaborator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Collaborator
Lawson Health Research Institute
Collaborator
Jewish General Hospital
Collaborator