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A study looking at PET-MRI scans for people with head and neck cancer

Overview

Cancer types:

Head and neck cancers, Laryngeal cancer, Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer, Pharyngeal cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This study used a combined PET and MRI scan to help plan radiotherapy for people with head and neck cancer. It was for people with squamous cell carcinoma of their mouth or throat.

The study was open for people to join between 2016 and 2018. The research team presented the results at a conference in 2018.

Recruitment start: 1 March 2016

Recruitment end: 28 February 2018

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 Teresa Guerrero Urbano

Supported by

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

King’s College London

Last reviewed: 16 Jun 2021

CRUK internal database number: 14572

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