HPV DNA-Guided Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

This study is looking at a new way to treat squamous cell carcinoma (a type of cancer) in the oropharynx (part of the throat) that is linked to HPV (human papillomavirus). The goal is to see if a lower dose of radiation therapy, guided by blood tests that check for HPV DNA in your blood, can be as effective as standard treatment but with fewer side effects. This approach aims to reduce the amount of radiation you receive while still controlling the cancer. The study will enroll about 90 participants. Success will be measured by how well the cancer is controlled for up to two years after radiation therapy.

Study design
This is an interventional study, meaning participants will receive a specific treatment. It plans to enroll 90 participants.
What's involved
Participants will receive radiation therapy. They will also have regular blood tests (NavDx) to check for HPV DNA, physical exams, and imaging during and after treatment.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for up to 2 years after radiation therapy to assess disease control.

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NCT05962242

HPV DNA-Guided Radiotherapy De-intensification of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Recruiting
PHASE2Ages 18+InterventionalTreatment
University of Virginia
~90 participants
Updated 2026-02-05 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Radiation Therapy

At a glance

Recruiting sites
3 of 5 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
To assess the disease control of participants who receive dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck, guided by treatment response through circulating tumor-modified HPV DNA testing
Measured over up to 2 years after radiotherapy
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
5 sites across 2 states
Virginia4
Florida1
  • Chris McLaughlin, M.D. · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · UVA

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  • To assess the disease control of participants who receive dose and volume-de-escalated radiotherapy to the neck, guided by treatment response through circulating tumor-modified HPV DNA testingup to 2 years after radiotherapy

    Incidence of disease free survival as measured by circulating HPV on Nav Dx blood tests.