Cancer Research UK logo.
SearchDonate
  • Search

A trial looking at using different scans to see how well treatment works for head and neck cancer

Overview

Cancer types:

Head and neck cancers, Laryngeal cancer, Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer, Nasal and paranasal sinus cancer , Nasopharyngeal cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial looked at whether using DW-MRI scans and PET-CT scans were useful to see how well treatment worked for head and neck cancer.

It was for people who had treatment at Guy’s Hospital in London. They all had a type of head and neck cancer called (SCC).

This trial was open for people to join between 2014 and 2017. The team published the results in journals in 2021.

Recruitment start: 1 April 2014

Recruitment end: 22 December 2017

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Steve Connor Professor Vicky Goh

Supported by

Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Royal College of Radiologists (Kodak Radiology Research Bursary)

Other information

Last reviewed: 11 May 2023

CRUK internal database number: 12501

The Dangoor Education logo.

Dangoor Education

About Cancer generously supported by Dangoor Education since 2010. Learn more about Dangoor Education

Patient Information Forum. Trusted Information Creator.
Plain English Campaign award.

Help and support

An icon of a hand shake.

Questions for your doctor

What to ask your doctor about clinical trials.

An icon of two speech bubbles, indicating a conversation.

Cancer chat forum

Meet and chat to other cancer people affected by cancer.

An icon of a landline phone.

Nurse helpline

Questions about cancer? Call freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can email us.