๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-10

Selective Avoidance of Nodal VolumEs at Minimal Risk (GCC 20110) (NCT04609280)

A Single-arm, Single-stage Phase II Trial of Selective Avoidance of Nodal VolumEs at Minimal Risk (SAVER) in the Contralateral Neck of Patients With p16-positive Oropharynx Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a phase II, non-randomized, therapeutic trial with the primary objective to determine the efficacy of reduced contralateral (C/L) elective nodal treatment volumes in preventing C/L recurrences at 2 years in patients with p16 positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing definitive or adjuvant RT.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Maryland Proton Treatment Center โ€” Baltimore, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)/volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) or Pencil beam proton therapy (PBPT) (RADIATION)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)

  • Maryland Proton Treatment Center โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • UMMC โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Upper Chesapeake Health โ€” Bel Air, Maryland
  • Central Maryland Radiation Oncology โ€” Columbia, Maryland
  • Baltimore Washington Medical Center โ€” Glen Burnie, Maryland

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—