Clinical trials: Radiation Therapy
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Swallowing Sparing IMRT
The SWOAR Trial Sparing of Swallowing and Aspiration Related Organs at Risk & Submandibular Gland With Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Versus Standard IMRT in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas
The aim of SWOAR TRIAL is to test sparing of Dysphagia/ Aspiration risk structures (DARS) and contra lateral submandibular gland by IMRT.
- Trial name
- SWOAR (NCT05187091)
- Testing
- Swallowing and submandibular sparing IMRT, Standard IMRT with medical CRT/RT, Cisplatine
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Radiculopathy, Lumbosacral Region, Back Pain With Radiation
Ibuprofen With or Without Dexamethasone for Acute Radicular Low Back Pain.
This will be a placebo controlled, randomized, double-blind, comparative effectiveness study, in which we patients are enrolled during an emergency department (ED) visit for acute radicular low back pain (LBP) and followed by…
- Conditions
- Radiculopathy, Lumbosacral Region, Back Pain With Radiation, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05721027
- Testing
- Ibuprofen 400 mg, Dexamethasone Oral, Educational Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Radiodermatitis
Evaluation of Fenofibrate on Radiation-induced Skin Injury
Fenofibrate is a specific ligand for PPARα, which has been used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases for long time.
- Trial name
- NCT03557983
- Testing
- Fenofibrate, Saline
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Radiation-Induced Mucositis
Efficacy of Glutamine in Management of Radiation Mucositis
The goal of this [ type of study: Clinical trial] is to test effectiveness of glutamine in management of Radiation Induced Mucositis in head and neck cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05856188
- Testing
- Glutamine
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Adolscent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Using Radiation-free Ultrasound for Screening Scoliosis Among School Children in Hong Kong to Reduce Unnecessary X-ray Exposure
Introduction Scoliosis is a three dimensional spinal deformity, in the coronal plane, sagittal and transverse planes. The conventional method for assessment of severity of scoliosis is by measuring the Cobb angle on x-ray…
- Trial name
- NCT07490886
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joint Scoliosis Research Center of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Nanjing University
Ultraviolet Rays, Motivation
A Motivational Enhancement Approach to Skin Cancer Prevention
The specific aims of this research are: Aim 1 - To describe the UV protection behaviors and beliefs of young adult patients in a dermatology clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT00705887
- Testing
- Brief Motivational Enhancement Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Ductal
Spect Analysis of Cardiac Perfusion Changes After Whole Breast/Chest Wall Radiation Therapy With ABC
Cardiac perfusion changes have been seen after whole breast / chest wall irradiation for breast cancer. The Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) device theoretically decreases radiation exposure to the heart during radiation for…
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Ductal, Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00321048
- Testing
- Active Breathing Coordinator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Radiation Dermatitis
Efficacy of Superoxide Dismutase Spray in Preventing Radiation Dermatitis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer .
Radiotherapy always results in many complications such as radiation dermatitis,dry mouth, cranial nerve damage, and swallowing function.
- Trial name
- NCT07400016
- Testing
- SOD spray
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Melanoma
Melanoma Risk-Reduction Among Patients and Family Members
Primary Objectives: To conduct semi-structured interviews with melanoma patients and family members to collect descriptive information on their UVR exposure, UVR exposure-reduction practices, melanoma early detection practices…
- Trial name
- NCT00510302
- Testing
- Questionnaire, Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Radiation Dermatitis
Efficacy Study With StrataXRT for the Prophylaxis of Radiation Dermatitis in Adjuvant Breast Radiation Treatment in Large Breasted Women Using a Prone Technique
For breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant radiotherapy, radiation dermatitis (RD) is a common occurrence that can negatively impact patients' quality of life (QOL).
- Trial name
- NCT06865131
- Testing
- StrataXRT
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Neoplasm, Breast, Heart Failure
Breast Cancer Long-term Outcomes on Cardiac Functioning: a Longitudinal Study
Rationale: In addition to surgery, effective breast cancer (BC) treatment typically requires chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or both.
- Conditions
- Neoplasm, Breast, Heart Failure, Cardiotoxicity, Ventricular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- BLOC-II (NCT05851053)
- Testing
- Echocardiography
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 455 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Healthy Volunteers
Feasibility of Upskilling Non-Radiology Personnel in X-ray
The goal of this feasibility study is to learn if individuals without formal radiology training can safely acquire adequate x-ray images following a structured training and real-time remote guidance from a licensed radiologic…
- Trial name
- NCT07713563
- Testing
- X-ray Operator Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Endodontically Treated Teeth
Evaluation of The Effect of 980nm Diode Laser Intracanal Irradiation on Levels of Interleukin-8 Expression
This clinical trial will be conducted to evaluate the amount of Il-8 expression before and after the application of intracanal irradiation with diode laser 980 nm versus placebo in failed endodontic cases with periapical lesions.
- Trial name
- NCT05603988
- Testing
- Intracanal Diode laser irradiation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Chemotherapy Induced Cardiotoxicity
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance for Early Detection of Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy Induced Cardiotoxicity in Breast Cancer (CareBest)
Chemotherapy or radiation therapy-induced cardiotoxicity are well-recognized side effects in patients with cancer. The clinical significance of cardiotoxicity is growing with increasing cancer survivor-ship.
- Trial name
- NCT03301389
- Testing
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Elbow Fracture
Radiation Therapy for Heterotopic Ossification Prophylaxis Acutely After Elbow Trauma
The investigators hypothesized that radiation therapy could be safely administered acutely after elbow trauma, and it would decrease the number of patients that would require surgical excision of heterotopic ossification.
- Trial name
- ElbowHO (NCT00991887)
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy (XRT)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Healthy
Does Sunbed Radiation With Mainly UVA Provoke Cutaneous Vitamin D Synthesis in Humans?
We would investigate in a controlled, randomized open study in the winter season: 1) If serum levels of vitamin D (25(OH)D) increase in subjects treated with sunbed with sunlamps emitting mainly UVA and only 0·5% or 1·4% UVB…
- Trial name
- NCT00516867
- Testing
- UV radiation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Dosimetry, Healthy
Radiation Dosimetry of the 18 kDa Translocator Protein Ligand [18F]PBR111 in Humans
The 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO) is a mitochondrial protein that becomes overexpressed during neuroinflammatory conditions, such as in Alzheimer's disease or multiple sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT06398392
- Testing
- [18F]PBR111, PBR111 injection, PET scan
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Daniele Zullino
Radiation Effects
Brain Radiation Exposure and Attenuation During Invasive Cardiology Procedures
Invasive cardiac procedures involve procedural guidance with x-rays in the form of fluoroscopy. X-ray exposure poses a potential risk of acute and long-term complications to staff involved in these procedures.
- Trial name
- BRAIN (NCT01910272)
- Testing
- All subjects are wearing the non-lead attenuation cap (BLOXR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Endometrium, Laser
Intravenous Laser Irradiation Effect on Treatment Resistant Thin Endometrium
We will recruit 30 poor ovarian responders and thin endometrium patients, aged 35-45 year old, and treat with intravascular laser irradiation of blood (ILIB) via an intravenous catheter for irradiation of the blood under a period…
- Trial name
- NCT03081130
- Testing
- Intravenous laser irradiation treatment
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Healthy
A Custom-Designed MR Coil for Spine Radiotherapy Treatment Planning
The purpose of this study is to assess the image quality improvement provided by a custom MR spine coil in comparison with the FDA approved coil when used for radiotherapy treatment planning.
- Trial name
- NCT03170531
- Testing
- Custom Designed Spine Coil, FDA approved spine coil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center