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A study looking at the support and information needs of children after radiotherapy for a head and neck cancer (REFLECT)

Overview

Cancer types:

Children's cancers, Ear cancer, Head and neck cancers, Laryngeal cancer, Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer, Nasal and paranasal sinus cancer , Nasopharyngeal cancer, Neuroblastoma, Oesophageal cancer, Oropharyngeal cancer, Retinoblastoma, Salivary gland cancer, Soft tissue sarcoma, Tongue cancer, Tonsil cancer

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at how best to support children during and after radiotherapy for a head and neck cancer. It is focusing on people whose treatment has affected how their face looks.

People who had radiotherapy as a child at least 5 years ago can take part. The study will also ask some parents and carers to take part.

Recruitment start: 16 October 2025

Recruitment end: 30 September 2026

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

Lucy Davies

Supported by

National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Last reviewed: 17 Dec 2025

CRUK internal database number: 20128

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