Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Comparing two treatment approaches for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer

Official title: Induction Chemotherapy+Chemoradiotherapy vs. Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Run by First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University · NCT05062005 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing two different treatment plans for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer to see if one works just as well as the other for patients.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment447 (estimated)
SponsorFirst Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Guangzhou, Guangdong)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 22, 2021
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2027
Study endsAugust 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 30, 2021
Trial IDNCT05062005 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with pathologically confirmed non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma at stage T3-4N0-1 without distant metastasis.

Probably not a fit

Patients seeking palliative treatment or those with other concurrent malignancies may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This phase III clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of concurrent chemoradiotherapy compared to a combination of induction chemotherapy followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study aims to determine if the concurrent approach is not inferior to the combined treatment in terms of patient outcomes. Participants will receive either treatment regimen and will be monitored for efficacy and safety. The trial is multi-center, allowing for a diverse patient population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this trial could provide a more effective treatment option for patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored similar treatment approaches, but this specific comparison is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18-65 years old;
2. Pathologically confirmed non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma;
3. Stage T3-4N0-1 (according to the UICC/AJCC 8th);
4. No distant metastasis;
5. Have not received anti-cancer treatment in the past;
6. ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group of the United States): 0-1;
7. Adequate hematologic, hepatic and renal function.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. The purpose of treatment is palliative;
2. Diagnosed with other malignant tumors at the same time;
3. Malignant tumor history;
4. Pregnancy or breastfeeding, or expect to become pregnant during the clinical trial period;
5. Combined serious illness.

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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