CompletedPhase 3ACTRN12607000146493

Post-Operative Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy Versus Post-Operative Radiotherapy for Cancer of the Head and Neck

Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) 05.01 - Post-Operative Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy (Carboplatin) Versus Post-Operative Radiotherapy in High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck to improve loco-regional relapse


Sponsor

Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG)

Enrollment

350 participants

Start Date

Apr 20, 2005

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Summary

The primary objective of the trial is to determine, in patients who have undergone surgery with curative intent for high-risk CSCC of the head and neck, whether there is a difference in time to loco-regional relapse between patients treated with post-operative concurrent chemo-radiotherapy ,consisting of Carboplatin, and post-operative radiotherapy alone. The target sample size for the trial is 266 patients and will take 3-4 years to accrue, based on an anticipated accrual of 80 patients/year. A further 2 years follow up is required.


Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial compares adding chemotherapy to radiation therapy versus radiation alone after surgery for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It is for patients with high-risk features such as advanced nodal disease or positive surgical margins. Participants must have had complete surgical removal of their cancer and be fit enough for additional treatment.

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Interventions

Arm 2: Radiotherapy 60Gy or 66Gy in 30-33 fractions, 5 times a week, over 5-5.5 weeks. Plus, Carboplatin intravenously weekly on either day 1, 2 or 3 of radiation with a max of six doses. Dose of carb

Arm 2: Radiotherapy 60Gy or 66Gy in 30-33 fractions, 5 times a week, over 5-5.5 weeks. Plus, Carboplatin intravenously weekly on either day 1, 2 or 3 of radiation with a max of six doses. Dose of carboplatin is calcualted by a formula that changes the value for each patient. Formula is glomerular filtration rate + 25 x target area under the concentration curve (AUC).


Locations(21)

Princess Alexandra Hospital - Woolloongabba

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute - East Melbourne

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Calvary Mater Newcastle - Waratah

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Westmead Hospital - Westmead

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital - Herston

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

The Townsville Hospital - Douglas

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital - Toowoomba

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - Camperdown

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Royal North Shore Hospital - St Leonards

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

The Royal Adelaide Hospital - Adelaide

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

The Alfred - Prahran

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Liverpool Hospital - Liverpool

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Illawarra Private Cancer Care & Research Centre - Wollongong

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Riverina Cancer Care Centre - Wagga Wagga

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Barwon Health - Geelong Hospital campus - Geelong

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

St Vincents Private Hospital Lismore - Lismore

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

John Flynn - Gold Coast Private Hospital - Tugun

NSW,QLD,SA,VIC, Australia

Auckland, New Zealand

Waikato, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand

Palmerston North, New Zealand

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