Low vs High-Dose Cisplatin with Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
(RADIO Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study is a prospective open-label randomized clinical trial. Following informed consent eligible LASCCHN patients (n=100) planned for CRT will be stratified by tumor p16 status and then randomized in a 1:1 fashion to either concurrent HD cisplatin or concurrent weekly LD cisplatin.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is cisplatin with radiotherapy generally safe for humans?
How does the drug cisplatin with radiotherapy differ from other treatments for head and neck cancer?
This treatment is unique because it compares the effects of high-dose versus low-dose cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug, when used with radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. While cisplatin is commonly used, this study specifically examines the impact of different dosages on treatment outcomes, which is not typically addressed in standard treatment regimens.34678
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug cisplatin with radiotherapy for head and neck cancer?
Research shows that high-dose cisplatin combined with radiation therapy has been effective in treating locally advanced head and neck cancers, with some studies reporting improved survival times. Cisplatin, when used with radiation, has shown a survival benefit in these cancers, although the exact dose and schedule can vary.34689
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sara Kuruvilla, MD
Principal Investigator
London Health Sciences Centre, London Regional Cancer Program
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults with certain head and neck cancers, including oral squamous cell carcinoma, who are fit for high-dose cisplatin therapy. They must have good organ function, no severe hearing loss or neuropathy, not be pregnant or breastfeeding, able to attend treatments and follow-ups, and willing to use contraception.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either high-dose cisplatin on days 1, 22, and 43 or low-dose weekly cisplatin with concurrent radiotherapy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including audiological examinations and quality of life assessments
Long-term Follow-up
Participants are monitored annually for progression-free survival and overall survival
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- High-Dose Cisplatin
- Low-Dose Cisplatin
- Radiotherapy
High-Dose Cisplatin is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada, Japan for the following indications:
- Testicular cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Lung cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
- Metastatic testicular tumors
- Metastatic ovarian tumors
- Advanced bladder cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Lung cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Lung cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
London Health Sciences Centre OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Lead Sponsor
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Lead Sponsor
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute and Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Lead Sponsor
Lawson Health Research Institute
Lead Sponsor