RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06870799

Comparing Closed Face Masks vs Surface Guided Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Radiotherapy

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Closed Face Masks vs Surface Guided Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Radiotherapy


Sponsor

University of Zurich

Enrollment

25 participants

Start Date

May 12, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

At present, open-face masks are used only in patients with claustrophobic anxiety, while all other patients are still immobilized with closed masks, thereby overlooking the need for improvement in patient comfort. Closed face masks in patients undergoing head and neck irradiation have never been compared to no masks in the setting of a randomized clinical trial, but only in feasibility trials. A randomized clinical trial may establish the role of no masks in terms of patient comfort, preference and setup accuracy in all patients.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing two ways to keep patients still during head and neck radiation therapy: a traditional plastic face mask that fits tightly over the face, versus a newer technology called surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) that uses cameras and sensors instead of a mask. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 years old or older - You need radiation therapy for a head or neck condition (any tumor type) - You are in reasonably good health (Karnofsky score of 70 or above) - You are willing to attend all scheduled visits and follow study procedures **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have previously received radiation therapy to the head or neck area - You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the trial - You have a known problem with alcohol or drug use that may affect compliance - You are unable to follow study instructions due to language or other barriers Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICESurface guided radiation therapy

Radiation therapy will be delivered using no immobilization mask, but a surface guided system with infrared light

DEVICEClosed face mask

Radiotherapy with closed face mask for immobilization


Locations(1)

University Hospital Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

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