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Radiation-induced Oropharyngeal MucositisNCT06308328

A Real-world Observational Study of a Mucosal Contouring Method for Radiation-induced Oropharyngeal Mucositis

An observational study of Radiation-induced Oropharyngeal Mucositis and Swallowing-induced Breakthrough Pain, run by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University at 10 sites in China.

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Trial summary

The performance of the predictive models for the occurrence and severity of oropharyngeal mucositis established using either oral cavity contouring method or mucosa surface contouring method was unsatisfactory in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
How many people
718 participants
Where
10 sitesChina
Study dates
1 Apr 2024to 31 Jan 2027
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma receiving radical radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy

Who may be able to join

  • Provide informed written consent.
  • Age ≥ 18 years.
  • Histologically confirmed as nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and currently undergoing radical radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.
  • Complete and continuous records of oral / oropharyngeal mucositis grading, and self-reported swallowing-induced breakthrough pain.

Who cannot join

  • Existence of poor oral hygiene, untreated dental or periodontal diseases, and metal dental restorations.
  • Current untreated or unresolved conditions like unstable heart diseases requiring treatment, and poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.
  • Body mass index (BMI) <18.5.
  • Unsuitable to participate in current study, according to researchers' assessment.

Trial locations and contacts

10 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Jian Guan, Ph.D. contact

+86-13632102247

guanjian5461@163.com

10 sites in 1 country

China10 sites, 10 recruiting
  • Sichuan Cancer Hospital

    Chengdu, Sichuan

    Wenjun Liao

    Not yet recruiting
  • Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong

    Ronghui Zheng

    Not yet recruiting
  • Nanfang hospital, Southern medical university

    Guangzhou, Guangdong

    Jian Guan, Ph.D., 86+13632102247, guanjian5461@163.com

    Recruiting
  • Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong

    Yimin Liu

    Not yet recruiting
  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

    Guangzhou, Guangdong

    Linglong Tang

    Not yet recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong

    Yong Bao

    Not yet recruiting
  • Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality

    Xueguan lv

    Not yet recruiting
  • Yuebei People's Hospital

    Shaoguan, Guangdong

    Suming Pan

    Not yet recruiting
  • Peking University Shenzhen Hospital

    Shenzhen, Guangdong

    Min Chen

    Not yet recruiting
  • The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

    Zhuhai, Guangdong

    Siyang Wang

    Not yet recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Real-world Observational Study of a Mucosal Contouring Method Based on Swallowing-induced Breakthrough Pain for Predicting Radiation-induced Oropharyngeal Mucositis in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

The performance of the predictive models for the occurrence and severity of oropharyngeal mucositis established using either oral cavity contouring method or mucosa surface contouring method was unsatisfactory in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Whereas the predictive model of a mucosal contouring method based on swallowing-induced breakthrough pain exhibited better overall performance in locally advanced NPC. Therefore, the investigators aimed to conduct a prospective, multicenter, real-world observational study to further assess the predictive efficacy of this mucosal delineation method for radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis in NPC.

Read the detailed description

Swallowing-induced breakthrough pain as a prominent clinical challenge for radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis, occurs in almost all patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) undergoing radiotherapy, and has a significant impact on patients' quality of life and treatment outcomes. Radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis is closely related to the irradiated dose and volume, and the performance of the predictive models for its occurrence and severity established using either oral cavity contouring method or mucosa surface contouring method was unsatisfactory. Thus, it is difficult to carry out risk assessment, precise screening and early intervention through dosimetric parameters, thereby reducing the occurrence of severe radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis. The investigators defined a delineation method based on the mucosal areas of radiation-induced injury resulting in swallowing-induced breakthrough pain in locally advanced NPC, and our preliminary results demonstrated that the predictive model exhibited better overall performance. Therefore, the investigators aimed to conduct a prospective, multicenter, real-world observational study to further explore the predictive efficacy of this mucosal delineation method for radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis in NPC.

Keywords
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Radiotherapy, Radiation-induced Oropharyngeal Mucositis, Swallowing-induced Breakthrough Pain, Delineation method
Medical subject headings
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The AUC of the predictive model

    The area under the ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve (AUC) of the predictive model

    Measured: Through study completion, up to 3 years

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. The accuracy of the predictive model

    To obtained this index, true positive (TP) and true negative (TN) were calculated from the confusion matrix.

    Accuracy = (TP+TN)/(Σ Total population)

    Measured: Through study completion, up to 3 years

  2. The sensitivity of the predictive model

    To obtained this index, true positive (TP) and false negative (FN) were calculated from the confusion matrix.

    Sensitivity = TP/(TP + FN)

    Measured: Through study completion, up to 3 years

  3. The specificity of the predictive model

    To obtained this index, false positive (FP) and true negative (TN) were calculated from the confusion matrix.

    Specificity = TN/(TN + FP)

    Measured: Through study completion, up to 3 years

  4. The positive predictive value of the predictive model

    To obtained this index, true positive (TP) and false positive (FP) were calculated from the confusion matrix.

    Positive Predictive value (PPV) = TP/(TP + FP)

    Measured: Through study completion, up to 3 years

  5. The negative predictive value of the predictive model

    To obtained this index, true negative (TN) and false negative (FN) were calculated from the confusion matrix.

    Negative Predictive value (NPV) = TN/(TN + FN)

    Measured: Through study completion, up to 3 years

  6. The F1 score of the predictive model

    To obtained this index, true positive (TP), false positive (FP), and false negative (FN) were calculated from the confusion matrix.

    F1 score = 2TP/(2TP + FP + FN)

    Measured: Through study completion, up to 3 years

  7. The important predictors of severe oropharyngeal mucositis in the predictive model

    The importance of variables included in the predictive model was measure, and those with a higher value indicating a greater contribution to the model's classification accuracy were viewed as the important predictors.

    Measured: Through study completion, up to 3 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Mar 2024
  2. Study start1 Apr 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Jan 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
718 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06308328
Sponsor's protocol ID
NFEC-2024-090
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
6 Mar 2024
Last updated
13 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Radiation-induced Oropharyngeal Mucositis and Swallowing-induced Breakthrough Pain, run by Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University at 10 sites in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 10 sites in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Jian Guan, Ph.D. (+86-13632102247, guanjian5461@163.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The AUC of the predictive model (time frame: Through study completion, up to 3 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Mar 2024.

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