About this trial
This is a phase 3 randomised controlled trial comparing open versus full face thermoplastic masks (a mask used for patients receiving radiation therapy to the head and neck area to ensure accurate and effective immobilisation). It is a three arm study with three different types of masks used to compare setup accuracy and patient experience. Patients will be randomised in equal ratios to any of the three arms.
Patient Profile
Patients with cancer of the head and neck who are planned to receive radical radiation therapy.
Where’s this trial being run?
St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network @ Beaumont Hospital, St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network @ St James’s Hospital, and St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network @ St Luke’s Hospital
Can I join this study / trial?
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| Name: | OPEN |
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| Number: | 23-24 |
| Full Title: | OPEN: Optimising Patient Experience in head and neck radiotherapy, A phase 3 randomised controlled trial comparing open versus full face masks. |
| Principal Investigator: | Prof Sinead Brennan |
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| Type: | |
| Sponsor: | St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network |
| Recruitment Started: |
Global: Jan 2024 Ireland: Jan 2024 |
| Global Recruitment Target: | 201 |
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| Ireland Recruitment Target: | 201 |