🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-02-03
EValuating the Safety Of De-escaLated Head and Neck Irradiation in HPV positivE Oropharynx Cancer in Non-smokers/Minimal Smokers (NCT03777384)
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Sanford Health
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A prospective, observational study evaluating the durability of local/regional control of previously published de-escalated radiotherapy protocols for patients with P16 positive oropharynx cancers who have minimal nicotine exposure who are not current uses (\< 10 pack year smoking history; \< 10 year history of any nicotine product \[electronic cigarette, chewing tobacco\]). Quality of Life measures will also be collected.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center — Fargo, North Dakota
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center — Fargo, North Dakota
- Sanford Edith Cancer Center — Sioux Falls, South Dakota
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.