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A study looking at PET-CT scans for patients having treatment 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, Pharyngeal cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Phase 1/2

Details

This study used a new type of scan which is a combination of a PET scan and a CT scan in one machine.

This study was supported by Cancer Research UK.

Recruitment start: 15 March 2006

Recruitment end: 15 July 2008

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

Professor Michele Saunders

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Last reviewed: 13 June 2013

CRUK internal database number: 831

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