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Dose-Escalated Hypofractionated Adaptive Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

NCT04477759

Description:

Locoregional failure remains the principal mode of mortality in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) treated with conventional chemoradiation therapy. Magnetic resonance-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) allows for adaptive radiation dose escalation based on tumor response and may improve therapeutic outcomes while limiting toxicities. This protocol evaluates a novel framework for radiation delivery with concurrent atezolizumab in patients with advanced HNSCC. Dose-Escalated Hypofractionated Adaptive Radiotherapy (DEHART) modifies radiation dose using MRgRT by escalating radiation dose to residual tumor while deescalating radiation dose to areas of tumor regression.

Related Conditions:
  • Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Recruiting Status:

Recruiting

Phase:

Phase 1

Trial Eligibility

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Title

  • Brief Title: Dose-Escalated Hypofractionated Adaptive Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
  • Official Title: A Phase I Trial of MR-Guided Dose-Escalated Hypofractionated Adaptive Radiation Therapy and Immunotherapy in Primary Metastatic or Very Locally Advanced Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

Clinical Trial IDs

  • ORG STUDY ID: IIT-AWAN-DEHART Study
  • NCT ID: NCT04477759

Conditions

  • Head and Neck Neoplasm

Interventions

DrugSynonymsArms
AtezolizumabTecentriq50 Gray (Gy) Radiation Therapy

Purpose

Locoregional failure remains the principal mode of mortality in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) treated with conventional chemoradiation therapy. Magnetic resonance-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) allows for adaptive radiation dose escalation based on tumor response and may improve therapeutic outcomes while limiting toxicities. This protocol evaluates a novel framework for radiation delivery with concurrent atezolizumab in patients with advanced HNSCC. Dose-Escalated Hypofractionated Adaptive Radiotherapy (DEHART) modifies radiation dose using MRgRT by escalating radiation dose to residual tumor while deescalating radiation dose to areas of tumor regression.

Detailed Description

      Locoregional failure remains the principal mode of mortality in head and neck squamous cell
      carcinoma (HNSCC) treated with conventional chemoradiation therapy. Radiation dose escalation
      with hypofractionation has shown unparalleled local control in other malignancies, such as
      non-small cell lung cancer, but has been limited in HNSCC due to toxicity concerns. Magnetic
      resonance-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) allows for adaptive radiation dose escalation
      based on tumor response and may improve therapeutic outcomes while limiting toxicities.

      This protocol evaluates a novel framework for radiation delivery using MRgRT with concurrent
      atezolizumab in patients with advanced HNSCC. Unlike conventional radiotherapy,
      Dose-Escalated Hypofractionated Adaptive Radiotherapy (DEHART) modifies radiation dose using
      MRgRT by adapting the radiation plan during the course of treatment, escalating radiation
      dose to residual tumor while deescalating radiation dose to areas of tumor regression. The
      hypothesis is that DEHART will safely deliver ablative radiation doses in 15 fractions over 3
      weeks while limiting both toxicity and the effect of tumor repopulation by resistant
      clonogens, thus resulting in an improved therapeutic ratio.

      This Phase I clinical trial will encompass the following specific aims: (1) determine the
      maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the DEHART regimen delivered using MRgRT with concurrent
      atezolizumab in a population of patients who are not candidates or unsuitable for definitive
      chemoradiation therapy; (2) evaluate the toxicity and functional outcomes of the DEHART
      regimen; and (3) assess the efficacy of DEHART and obtain volumetric and functional imaging
      correlates of efficacy using MRgRT to serve as hypothesis-generating data for future trials
      of radiation dose adaptation. A modified Time-to Event Continual Reassessment (TITE-CRM)
      Phase I Design with three radiation dose levels delivered to regressing disease will be used
      to determine the MTD: 50 Gy in 15 fractions, 55 Gy in 15 fractions and 60 Gy in 15 fractions.

      If DEHART is found to be safe and shows a signal of efficacy in this study, a future Phase II
      trial will be conducted to compare this novel treatment strategy to standard-of care
      conventionally fractionated chemoradiation in patients with locally advanced HNSCC.
    

Trial Arms

NameTypeDescriptionInterventions
50 Gray (Gy) Radiation TherapyExperimental50 Gy of ionizing radiation therapy will be administered in 15 fractions.
  • Atezolizumab
55 Gray (Gy) Radiation TherapyExperimental55 Gy of ionizing radiation therapy will be administered in 15 fractions.
  • Atezolizumab
60 Gray (Gy) Radiation TherapyExperimental60 Gy of ionizing radiation therapy will be administered in 15 fractions.
  • Atezolizumab

Eligibility Criteria

        Inclusion Criteria:

          -  Age ≥18 years

          -  Diagnosis of T3-T4 N0-N3 M0 or T0-T4 N1-N3 M0 squamous cell carcinoma of the head and
             neck squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, hypopharynx, oropharynx, oral cavity, or
             carcinoma of unknown head/neck primary) based on American Joint Committee on Cancer
             guideline (AJCC; 8th edition) with measurable disease who meet at least 1 one of the
             following 3 criteria:

             1. Not a candidates for concurrent, bolus, cisplatin-based chemoradiation therapy
             based on one of the following criteria (a-e)

               1. Age ≥ 70 with moderate to severe comorbidity or vulnerability to cisplatin,
                  defined as having one or more of the following conditions within 4 week of
                  registration:

                    1. Modified Charlson Comorbidity Index ≥ 1

                    2. Adult Comorbidity Evaluation-27 (ACE-27) Index ≥ 1

                    3. ω score < 0.80

                    4. Geriatric 8 (G-8) score ≤ 14

                    5. Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) Toxicity Score ≥ 30%

                    6. Cumulative Illness Rating Scale-Geriatric (CIRS-G) Score ≥ 4

               2. Age < 70 with severe comorbidity or vulnerability to cisplatin, defined as having
                  two or more of the following conditions within 4 weeks prior to registration:

                    1. Modified Charlson Comorbidity Index ≥ 1

                    2. ACE-27 Index ≥ 1

                    3. ω score < 0.80

                    4. G-8 score ≤ 14

                    5. CARG Toxicity Score ≥ 30%

                    6. CIRS-G Score ≥ 4

               3. Creatinine clearance < 60 cc/min by the Cockroft-Gault formula

               4. Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy

               5. Clinical need for a hearing aid or 25+ decibel shift over 2 contiguous
                  frequencies on a pre-treatment hearing test

                  2. Patient refuses concurrent cisplatin-based chemoradiation therapy

                  3. Patient has recurrent disease after definitive surgical resection

          -  Any patient 18 years or older with primary metastatic (AJCC 8th edition T1-T4 N0-N3
             M1) squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

          -  Zubrod performance status 0-3

          -  Measurable primary and/or nodal tumor in the head and neck region at the time of
             radiotherapy

          -  Patients must have the psychological ability and general health that permits
             completion of the study requirements and required follow up.

          -  Ability to tolerate multiple MRIs

          -  Adequate hematologic function within 14 days prior to registration defined as follows:
             Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,000 cells/mm^3, platelets ≥ 100,000 cells/mm^3,
             hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 g/dl (Note: The use of transfusion or other intervention to achieve
             Hgb ≥ 9.0 g/dl is acceptable).

          -  Adequate hepatic function within 14 days prior to registration defined as follows:
             aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 times
             institutional upper limit of normal, serum bilirubin ≤ 1.5 x institutional upper limit
             of normal.

          -  For women of childbearing potential, a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within
             14 days prior to registration is required. Note: Women will be considered
             post-menopausal if they have been amenorrheic for 12 months without an alternative
             medical cause. The following age-specific requirements apply: Women < 50 years of age
             would be considered post-menopausal if they have been amenorrheic for 12 months or
             more following cessation of exogenous hormonal treatments and if they have luteinizing
             hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone levels in the post-menopausal range for the
             institution or underwent surgical sterilization (bilateral oophorectomy or
             hysterectomy). Women ≥ 50 years of age would be considered post-menopausal if they
             have been amenorrheic for 12 months or more following cessation of all exogenous
             hormonal treatments, had radiation-induced menopause with last menses >1 year ago, had
             chemotherapy-induced menopause with last menses >1 year ago, or underwent surgical
             sterilization (bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral salpingectomy or hysterectomy).

          -  Inclusion of Covid-19 positive patients will be based on standard institutional
             protocol

        Exclusion Criteria:

          -  Prior invasive malignancy within the past 3 years (except for non-melanomatous skin
             cancer, and early stage treated prostate cancer);

          -  Life expectancy less than 12 months

          -  Performance status Zubrod >3

          -  Inability to encompass all gross disease in 19 cm superior to inferior planning target
             volume to be treated on the MR LINAC

          -  MRI-incompatible foreign body

          -  Claustrophobia precluding ability to tolerate multiple MRIs

          -  MRI-incompatible pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placement

          -  Patients with Cochlear implant

          -  Patients with prior radiation therapy to the head and neck Note: Prior external beam
             radiotherapy is excluded, but Iodine 131 is allowed.

          -  Prior systemic therapy, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, biologic/targeted therapy,
             or immune therapy for the study cancer

          -  Major surgery within 28 days prior to registration

          -  Body weight ≤ 30 kg

          -  Any of the following severe laboratory abnormalities within 14 days of registration,
             unless corrected prior to it: Sodium < 130 mmol/L or > 155 mmol/L; Potassium < 3.5
             mmol/L or > 6 mmol/L ;Fasting glucose < 40 mg/dl or > 400 mg/dl;Serum calcium (ionized
             or adjusted for albumin) < 7 mg/dl or > 12.5 mg/dl; Magnesium < 0.9 mg/dl or > 3 mg/dl

          -  Unstable angina and/or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within 3
             months prior to Step 1 registration

          -  Transmural myocardial infarction within 3 months prior to Step 1 registration

          -  Respiratory illness requiring hospitalization at the time of Step 1 registration

          -  Note: If the respiratory illness is resolved and the patient meets the eligibility
             status above, then the patient can be considered for the trial.

          -  Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or other severe interstitial lung disease that requires
             oxygen therapy or is thought to require oxygen therapy within 1 year prior to Step 1
             registration

          -  History of (non-infectious) pneumonitis that required steroids or current pneumonitis

          -  Clinically apparent jaundice and/or known coagulation defects

          -  Active or prior documented autoimmune or inflammatory disorders (including
             inflammatory bowel disease [e.g., colitis or Crohn's disease], diverticulitis [with
             the exception of diverticulosis], systemic lupus erythematosus, Sarcoidosis syndrome,
             or Wegener syndrome [granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Graves' disease, rheumatoid
             arthritis, hypophysitis, uveitis, etc.]). The following are exceptions to this
             criterion: Patients with vitiligo or alopecia; Patients with hypothyroidism (e.g.,
             following Hashimoto syndrome) stable on hormone replacement; Any chronic skin
             condition that does not require systemic therapy; Patients without active disease in
             the last 5 years may be included but only after consultation with the medical oncology
             study chair; Patients with celiac disease controlled by diet alone.

          -  History of active primary immunodeficiency including, but not limited to Acquired
             Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) based upon current Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
             definition; Note: HIV testing is not required for entry into this protocol. The need
             to exclude patients with AIDS from this protocol is necessary because the treatment
             involved in this protocol may be immunosuppressive. Patients with known HIV, cluster
             of differentiation 4 (CD4) cell counts ≥ 200/μL, and undetectable viral loads who are
             stable on an antiretroviral regimen may be included.

          -  Current or prior use of immunosuppressive medication within 14 days before
             registration, with the exceptions of intranasal and inhaled corticosteroids or
             systemic corticosteroids at physiological doses, which are not to exceed 10 mg/day of
             prednisone, or an equivalent corticosteroid

          -  Receipt of live attenuated vaccination within 30 days prior to registration

          -  Medical or psychiatric illness which would compromise the patient's ability to
             tolerate treatment or limit compliance with study requirements

          -  Pregnancy or women of childbearing potential and men who are sexually active and not
             willing/able to use medically acceptable forms of contraception during treatment and
             for 6 months after the last dose of atezolizumab, this exclusion is necessary because
             the treatment involved in this study may be significantly teratogenic. Women who are
             breastfeeding are also excluded.

          -  Prior allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to atezolizumab or any of study drug
             excipients.

          -  History of allogenic organ transplantation

          -  Uncontrolled hypertension

          -  Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia

          -  Uncontrolled serious chronic gastrointestinal condition associated with diarrhea

          -  Active infection including tuberculosis (clinical evaluation that includes clinical
             history, physical examination and radiographic findings, and tuberculosis (TB) testing
             in line with local practice), hepatitis B (known positive hepatitis B viral (HBV)
             surface antigen (HBsAg) result), hepatitis C. Patients with a past or resolved HBV
             infection (defined as the presence of hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) and absence
             of HBsAg) are eligible. Patients positive for hepatitis C (HCV) antibody are eligible
             only if polymerase chain reaction is negative for HCV RNA.
      
Maximum Eligible Age:N/A
Minimum Eligible Age:18 Years
Eligible Gender:All
Healthy Volunteers:No

Primary Outcome Measures

Measure:Incidence of Dose-Limiting Toxicities
Time Frame:12 months
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the number of subjects experiencing a dose-limiting toxicity. A dose-limiting toxicity is defined as an inability to complete radiation treatment within 30 days of the start of radiotherapy that is not deemed to be related to disease progression; OR an unacceptable toxicity within one year of treatment (Grade 4+ toxicity) that is probably or definitely related to radiation treatment as determined by the treating physician or a death within one year of treatment that is probably or definitely related to treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Measure:Overall Survival
Time Frame:1 year
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the number of subjects alive at 1 year following the conclusion of scheduled radiation therapy.
Measure:Locoregional progression
Time Frame:1 year
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the number of subjects showing disease progression in the head and neck by RECIST criteria.
Measure:Gross Tumor Volume at Radiation Fraction 6 (Change from Baseline)
Time Frame:6th Radiation Fraction (approximately 1 week)
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the change in gross tumor volume for each subject as contoured on pre-treatment (baseline) and treatment 6 imaging scans.
Measure:Gross Tumor Volume at Radiation Fraction 11 (Change from Baseline)
Time Frame:11th Radiation Fraction (approximately 2 weeks)
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the change in gross tumor volume for each subject as contoured on pre-treatment (baseline) and treatment 11 imaging scans.
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck (MDASI-HN) Score
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck tool comprises 11-item Likert-style questions assessing 9 symptoms relevant to head and neck cancer. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Mucus in the Mouth and Throat)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "mucus in the mouth and throat" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to mucus in the mouth and throat. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Difficulty Swallowing or Chewing)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "difficulty swallowing or chewing" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to swallowing or chewing. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Choking or Coughing)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "choking or coughing" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to coughing or a sensation of choking. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Difficulty with Voice or Speech)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "difficulty with voice or speech" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to voice production and quality or speech. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Skin Pain, Burning or Rash)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "skin pain, burning or rash" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to the sensation of pain and/or burning and/or presence of a rash in irradiated areas of the skin. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Constipation)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "constipation" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to constipation and bowel function. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Problems with Tasting Food)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "problems with tasting food" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to the sensation of taste. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Mouth or Throat Sores)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "mouth or throat sores" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to sores or lesions present in the mouth and throat. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Symptom Inventory for Head and Neck Domain Score (Problems with Teeth or Gums)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "problems with teeth or gums" domain items of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory tool. The measure is derived from a subset of 11-item Likert-style questions presented in the full inventory tool that assess symptoms relevant to oral health particularly the teeth and gums. Responses range from 0 (no 'symptom') to 10 (severe 'symptom').
Measure:MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Global Score
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure comprises a single five-item, Likert-style question with responses ranging from 'Strongly Agree' to 'Strongly Disagree'. A higher score ('Strongly Agree') corresponds to a worse outcome.
Measure:MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Composite Score
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure comprises 19 five-item, Likert-style questions with responses ranging from 'Strongly Agree' to 'Strongly Disagree'. Questions are worded such that higher scores ('Strongly Agree') corresponds to worse traits or more severe symptoms.
Measure:MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Score (Emotional)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "emotional" domain comprising a subset of five-item, Likert-style questions of the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Composite tool that assesses symptoms relevant to emotional health. Responses range from 'Strongly Agree' to 'Strongly Disagree'. Questions are worded such that higher scores ('Strongly Agree') correspond to worse traits or more severe symptoms.
Measure:MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Score (Functional)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "functional" domain comprising a subset of five-item, Likert-style questions of the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Composite tool that assesses symptoms relevant to the ability to function in daily life activities. Responses range from 'Strongly Agree' to 'Strongly Disagree'. Questions are worded such that higher scores ('Strongly Agree') correspond to worse traits or more severe symptoms.
Measure:MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Score (Physical)
Time Frame:Baseline; weeks 1, 2, and 3 during radiotherapy; weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and months 3, 6, 9 and 12 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:This measure is the score for the "physical" domain comprising a subset of five-item, Likert-style questions of the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory Composite tool that assesses symptoms relevant to the ability to perform physical activities. Responses range from 'Strongly Agree' to 'Strongly Disagree'. Questions are worded such that higher scores ('Strongly Agree') correspond to worse traits or more severe symptoms.
Measure:Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) Score
Time Frame:Baseline, and months 3 and 6 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:The Eating Assessment Tool comprises 10 five-item, Likert-style questions querying various aspects of swallowing. Responses range from 0 (No problem) to 4 (Severe problem). The total of the responses represents the EAT-10 score. Higher numbers indicate poorer swallowing ability.
Measure:Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS)
Time Frame:Baseline, and months 3 and 6 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:The Functional Oral Intake Scale is a clinician-completed ordinal rating scale ranging from 1 (No oral intake) to 7 (Total oral intake with no restrictions). Higher numbers indicate more favorable feeding capability.
Measure:Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST) Grade
Time Frame:Baseline, and months 3 and 6 following fraction 1
Safety Issue:
Description:The DIGEST grade is a five-item modified barium swallow scale for grading pharyngeal dysphagia as a toxicity endpoint. The DIGEST grade responses are: grade 1= mild, grade 2= moderate, grade 3= severe, and grade 4= life threatening pharyngeal dysphagia.

Details

Phase:Phase 1
Primary Purpose:Interventional
Overall Status:Recruiting
Lead Sponsor:Medical College of Wisconsin

Trial Keywords

  • Radiotherapy
  • Atezolizumab
  • Targeted Radiation Therapy
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Magnetic Resonance Guided Radiation Therapy

Last Updated

May 14, 2021