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A study looking at using PET-CT scans to plan radiotherapy in people with cancer of the head and neck (POSITIVE)

Overview

Cancer types:

Head and neck cancers, Mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This study looked at whether PET-CT scans can help doctors plan radiotherapy more accurately.

It was open for people to join between 2012 and 2014. The team first published results in 2016.

Recruitment start: 14 November 2012

Recruitment end: 27 June 2014

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 Emiliano Spezi

Professor Mererid Evans

Supported by

Cancer Research Wales

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Velindre NHS Trust

Last reviewed: 25 May 2021

CRUK internal database number: 10701

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