Head and Neck Cancer Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People with head and neck cancer that has been confirmed by laboratory testing of a tissue or cell sample, has not yet received any first-line treatment, and is planned to be treated with radiotherapy.
• People whose cancer can be measured by ultrasound or MRI scan done within 28 days before starting treatment.
• People with a general health and activity level rated as 0 or 1 on a standard medical scale (meaning fully active or able to carry out light work) (confirm with trial site).
• People with a life expectancy of at least 6 months.
• People whose blood counts and organ function (bone marrow, liver, and kidneys) fall within required levels based on blood tests taken within 7 days before starting treatment (confirm specific values with trial site).
• People who are willing and able to give written consent to take part in the study.
• People who are willing and able to follow the safety procedures required during the scanning period of the trial.

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have had chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or major surgery within the 4 weeks before joining, or who have not yet recovered from side effects of earlier treatments.
• People who are currently taking part in another clinical trial involving an experimental treatment.
• People who have cancer that has spread to the brain.
• People with a known history of allergic reactions to similar types of compounds or medications used in this trial.
• People who have medical reasons that prevent them from safely receiving radiotherapy, such as having had previous radiotherapy to the same area, an active connective tissue disease, or a genetic condition that causes unusual sensitivity to radiation.
• People with a serious active infection that requires antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral treatment.
• People with an uncontrolled illness, including an ongoing or active infection.
• People with certain heart conditions, including heart failure with symptoms, unstable chest pain, or an irregular heartbeat.
• People with an active, ongoing seizure disorder.
• People with any unstable health condition that could put their safety at risk or affect their ability to follow the trial requirements.

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.