Photon/Proton Radiation Therapy for Cancers of the Nasal Cavity and/or Paranasal Sinuses

University of Florida174 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to collect information from a questionnaire and medical records to see what effects proton radiation has on cancer and collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: incidence of Xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.

The study is non interventional outcomes protocol designed to collect information from a questionnaire and medical records to see what effects proton radiation has on cancer and collect and analyze morbidity outcomes: incidence of Xerostomia (dry mouth) and tumor control.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

174

Conditions

Cancers of Nasal Cavity Cancers of Paranasal Sinuses

Interventions

Xerostomia questionnaireOTHER

All of the tests, procedures and treatments may be considered standard of care for someone with this type of cancer, except for the Xerostomia Questionnaire.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Cancer of nasal cavity and/or paranasal sinuses. * Will receive treatment with proton radiation. Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of distant metastasis. * Previous radiation for head and neck cancer.

Locations (1)

University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Grade 3 or higher of xerostomia Incidence of Xerostomia

Time frame: One year after the end of radiation therapy.

Secondary Outcomes

Collect and analyze tumor control outcomes

Time frame: When each patient has been followed for a minimum of 12 months with final analysis after 24 months.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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