Circulating Tumor Modified HPV DNA-Guided Radiotherapy De-intensification of the Elective Neck (RaDEN) in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Summary
The study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a lower than standard dose of radiation for definitive or adjuvant treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.
Detailed description
In squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck, regional recurrence is rare within lymph node stations treated with elective radiation. However, radiotherapy to the neck is toxic, and leads to a variety of unpleasant side effects, especially coupled with concurrent systemic therapy. There is growing evidence from previous studies showing that lower radiation doses may be adequate in preventing locoregional recurrence of disease. The hypothesis is that lower dose of radiation will have equal effectiveness but less toxicity than standard approaches for the treatment of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. The study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of reduced dose radiotherapy for definitive and adjuvant treatment of Human papillomavirus (HPV) positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas. Participants will be treated with a radiation therapy regimen that has a lower dose to less tissue area (dose and volume de-escalation) than standard of care radiation therapy. The dosing will be determined by whether concurrent chemotherapy will be given, results from on treatment HPV blood test called NavDx, physical exam, and imaging. On treatment NavDx results indicating a slow (non-rapid) response to the treatment will receive an additional boost of radiation. Routine NavDx testing will be performed to assess treatment response and recurrence. Participants will also be asked to complete surveys about overall health and wellbeing.
Arms & interventions
- RadiationRadiation Therapy
External Beam Radiation to Head and Neck
Outcome measures
Primary
To assess the disease control of participants who receive dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck, guided by treatment response through circulating tumor-modified HPV DNA testing
Incidence of disease free survival as measured by circulating HPV on Nav Dx blood tests.
Time frame: up to 2 years after radiotherapy
Secondary
To assess safety for treatment with reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Time frame: Evaluated through 6 months and 1 year post- radiation.
To estimate quality of life of participants who receive reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Time frame: up to 2 years after radiotherapy
To estimate quality of life of participants who receive reduced dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck
Time frame: up to 2 years after radiotherapy
Eligibility criteria
Study locations (5)
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, Florida, 33176
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia, 23507
Bon Secours
Richmond, Virginia, 23114
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23284