Status:

COMPLETED

Sentinel Node in Larynx and Pharynx Cancers

Lead Sponsor:

Radboud University Medical Center

Conditions:

Head and Neck Cancer

Lymph Node Metastases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study explores the feasibility of sentinel lymph node identification in pharynx and larynx cancers using flexible endoscopy-guided tracer injection.

Detailed Description

The presence of lymph node metastases has a large impact on prognosis and treatment in head-and neck cancer (HNC) patients and necessitates treatment intensification. However, despite increased spatia...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female aged \>18 years.
  • Mucosal tumor of the oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx.
  • Patients planned to undergo biopsy via flexible endoscopy.
  • Patients planned to undergo curative radiotherapy with or without concurrent chemotherapy.
  • Patient provided written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Patients who underwent previous surgery or radiotherapy to the neck.
  • Patients with airway obstruction causing stridor.
  • Prior allergic reaction to Tc-99m-nanocolloïd.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Unable to provide informed consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 9 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 11 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

16 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04068636

Start Date

March 9 2020

End Date

January 11 2022

Last Update

April 29 2022

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Radboudumc

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6500 HB

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