Accelerated Fractionation Radiotherapy (AFRT) Versus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy (Crt) In Locally Advanced Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

NCT ID: NCT01291095

Last Updated: 2011-03-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-02-28

Study Completion Date

2012-12-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of this trial is to compare the accelerated fractionation radiotherapy and concurrent chemo-radiotherapy in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients in terms of loco-regional control, toxicities and quality of life.

Detailed Description

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Concurrent chemo-radiotherapy is a common and conventional method of treating locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). In locally advanced HNSCC it has been proved to be superior to radiotherapy alone. On the other side accelerated fractionation radiotherapy (AFRT) is a proven practice to improve cure rate in head and neck cancers. Yet it has not been compared with Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in locally advanced HNSCC and hence this study is aiming to compare CRT versus AFRT.

Conditions

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HEAD AND NECK CANCER

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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CONCURRENT CHEMO-RADIOTHERAPY ARM

Patients assigned to CRT arm will be given radiation one fraction per day, on five consecutive days from Monday to Friday along with intravenous cisplatin 40 mg/m2 weekly for seven doses (a minimum of 5weekly chemotherapy).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

CISPLATIN

Intervention Type DRUG

IN CRT ARM:RADIATION ONE FRACTION PER DAY, ON FIVE CONSECUTIVE DAYS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY ALONG WITH INTRAVENOUS CISPLATIN 40mg/m2 WEEKLY FOR SEVEN DOSES.

IN AFRT ARM: PATIENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY CHEMOTHERAPY WITH CISPLATIN

EXTERNAL BEAM RADIOTHERAPY

Intervention Type RADIATION

Patients assigned to CRT arm will be given radiation one fraction per day, on five consecutive days from Monday to Friday along with intravenous cisplatin 40 mg/m2 weekly for seven doses (a minimum of 5weekly chemotherapy). Patients assigned to AFRT arm will undergo radiation similarly one fraction per day and then the sixth fraction will be given on another day (Saturday) or as an extra fraction on one of the first five days, but always allowing at least a 6-hour interval between fractions on same day. If any unintended interruption of the treatment occurs, this missing treatment will be given as soon as possible, preferably within a week, but not allowing more than 14 Gy to be given during any 7-day period.

ACCELERATED FRACTIONATION RADIOTHERAPY ARM

Patients assigned to AFRT arm will undergo radiation similarly one fraction per day and then the sixth fraction will be given on another day (Saturday) or as an extra fraction on one of the first five days, but always allowing at least a 6-hour interval between fractions on same day. If any unintended interruption of the treatment occurs, this missing treatment will be given as soon as possible, preferably within a week, but not allowing more than 14 Gy to be given during any 7-day period.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

EXTERNAL BEAM RADIOTHERAPY

Intervention Type RADIATION

Patients assigned to CRT arm will be given radiation one fraction per day, on five consecutive days from Monday to Friday along with intravenous cisplatin 40 mg/m2 weekly for seven doses (a minimum of 5weekly chemotherapy). Patients assigned to AFRT arm will undergo radiation similarly one fraction per day and then the sixth fraction will be given on another day (Saturday) or as an extra fraction on one of the first five days, but always allowing at least a 6-hour interval between fractions on same day. If any unintended interruption of the treatment occurs, this missing treatment will be given as soon as possible, preferably within a week, but not allowing more than 14 Gy to be given during any 7-day period.

Interventions

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CISPLATIN

IN CRT ARM:RADIATION ONE FRACTION PER DAY, ON FIVE CONSECUTIVE DAYS FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY ALONG WITH INTRAVENOUS CISPLATIN 40mg/m2 WEEKLY FOR SEVEN DOSES.

IN AFRT ARM: PATIENTS WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY CHEMOTHERAPY WITH CISPLATIN

Intervention Type DRUG

EXTERNAL BEAM RADIOTHERAPY

Patients assigned to CRT arm will be given radiation one fraction per day, on five consecutive days from Monday to Friday along with intravenous cisplatin 40 mg/m2 weekly for seven doses (a minimum of 5weekly chemotherapy). Patients assigned to AFRT arm will undergo radiation similarly one fraction per day and then the sixth fraction will be given on another day (Saturday) or as an extra fraction on one of the first five days, but always allowing at least a 6-hour interval between fractions on same day. If any unintended interruption of the treatment occurs, this missing treatment will be given as soon as possible, preferably within a week, but not allowing more than 14 Gy to be given during any 7-day period.

Intervention Type RADIATION

Other Intervention Names

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CDDP EBRT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age: 20 - 60 years old
2. Karnofsky performance scale score 70 or above
3. Biopsy proven squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) of oropharynx, larynx and hypopharynx
4. TNM stages- Stage III -IVB
5. Informed consent (in prescribed form under institutional guidelines)

Exclusion Criteria

1. Lack of histopathological proof of malignancy (HNSCC)
2. Doubtful follow-up and/ or non-compliance
3. Previous oncologic therapy with surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy
4. Uncontrolled comorbid conditions e.g hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI, INDIA

Principal Investigators

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Dr SUDEEP DAS, MBBS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI, INDIA

Locations

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Dr B.R.A.I.R.C.H, ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, NEW DELHI

New Delhi, Other State, India

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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India

Central Contacts

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sudeep das, MBBS

Role: CONTACT

00919350114969

Dr BIDHU K MOHANTI, MD

Role: CONTACT

00911126173045

Facility Contacts

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Dr SUDEEP DAS, MBBS

Role: primary

919350114969

Dr BIDHU K MOHANTI, MD

Role: backup

00911126173045

Other Identifiers

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RCTOFAFRTVSCRTINHNSCCAIIMS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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