Clinical trial Recruiting at 5 sites Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Endoscopic surgery for early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer

Official title: A Prospective Clinical Trial of Endoscopic Nasopharyngectomy for Newly Diagnosed Stage I Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients

Run by Sun Yat-sen University · NCT03353467 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if a new type of endoscopic surgery, combined with targeted radiation, can help people with early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer have better outcomes and fewer side effects than traditional surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment228 (estimated)
SponsorSun Yat-sen University
Academic / other
Locations5 sites (Guangzhou, Guangdong and 4 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 1, 2017
Main results expectedOctober 1, 2025
Study endsOctober 1, 2028
Registry record updatedJune 3, 2021
Trial IDNCT03353467 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 70 with biopsy-proven Stage I nasopharyngeal carcinoma who have not received prior treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients with evidence of relapse, distant metastasis, or uncontrolled life-threatening diseases 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 study investigates the use of endoscopic nasopharyngectomy as a treatment for patients with newly diagnosed Stage I nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The approach aims to improve surgical outcomes by minimizing complications associated with traditional open surgery, leveraging advancements in endoscopic techniques. Patients will receive endoscopic surgery combined with intensity-modulated radiotherapy, which is designed to enhance treatment efficacy while reducing adverse effects. The study focuses on patients who have not received prior treatment and meet specific health criteria.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a less invasive treatment option with fewer complications for patients with early-stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

How similar studies have gone: While traditional surgery has been used for recurrent cases, this endoscopic approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in primary nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Previously untreated, biopsy-proven World Health Organization (WHO) types II or III NPC; Stage I disease (American Joint Committee on Cancer 7th edition); Between 18 and 70 years old; Adequate bone marrow, liver and renal function; Satisfactory performance status: a score of 0 or 1 using the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group System; Patients provided signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Evidence of relapse or distant metastasis; History of prior malignancy or previous treatment for NPC; The presence of uncontrolled life-threatening diseases; The investigator considered the patient unable to complete the study.

Where it's running

  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • The First People's Hospital of Foshan
    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • Zhongshan People's Hospital
    Zhongshan, Guangdong, China
    Recruiting
  • The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
    Nanning, Guangxi, 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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