Non Elective Vulnerable Elderly Radiotherapy
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: N/AIntervention Model: Single Group AssignmentMasking: None (Open Label)Primary Purpose: Treatment
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 70 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
The current standard approach for head and neck malignancies cannot be considered the gold standard for elderly patients, except in carefully selected cases. Given the relevance of this population, scientific societies also suggest to propose prospective studies for this subset of frail patients (Eu...
The current standard approach for head and neck malignancies cannot be considered the gold standard for elderly patients, except in carefully selected cases. Given the relevance of this population, scientific societies also suggest to propose prospective studies for this subset of frail patients (European Organization for Research and treatment of cancer (EORTC), European Society for Medical oncology (ESMO)). In addition, it is necessary to collect data on specific categories, which are as homogeneous as possible. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of a tailored RT approach administered with a curative intent in a subset of frails elderly patients not candidates neither to standard concurrent RT-CT / RT-cetuximab nor to palliative treatment/best supportive care.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04832555
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Study Chair: Elisa D'Angelo Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico Modena
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