Head and Neck Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer
- People who have been referred for radiation therapy aimed at curing their cancer, whether as the main treatment or after surgery
- People who are 18 years of age or older
- People whose general health and ability to carry out daily activities meets a minimum level, as measured by a standard medical scoring tool (confirm with trial site)
- People whose treatment plan involves a certain minimum level of radiation reaching the taste-sensitive areas of the tongue or at least one of the major saliva-producing glands in the mouth and jaw area
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are pregnant
- People who already have a complete loss of taste before radiation therapy begins
- People whose radiation treatment plan includes a device placed in the mouth (such as a stent or spacer) during planning scans and treatment
- People who have had part or all of their tongue surgically removed in a way that makes it difficult to properly assess taste on at least one side of the tongue
- People who are unable to follow the study instructions or complete the required questionnaires
- People who are unable to give their informed consent to participate
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Taste impairment
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.