Clinical Trial

Pseudomembrane Removal for Post-RT Nasopharyngeal Necrosis

Study acronym: EPoRN
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Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic nasopharyngeal pseudomembrane removal in reducing radiation-induced nasopharyngeal necrosis in patients with recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma who have received re-irradiation. This is a prospective, single-arm, multicenter interventional study. Participants with recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma who develop pseudomembrane reaction during or after re-irradiation will receive endoscopic pseudomembrane removal. Based on published literature, the 2-year incidence of radiation-induced nasopharyngeal necrosis after re-irradiation is approximately 40%. This study expects to reduce the incidence to 20%. The primary outcome measure is the 2-year incidence of nasopharyngeal necrosis after re-irradiation. Secondary outcome measures include: necrosis-free survival, overall survival, progression-free survival, local regional recurrence-free survival, distant metastasis-free survival, as well as safety and adverse events. A total of 40 participants will be enrolled from multiple hospitals in China.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07552883
Lead Sponsor Jiangxi Provincial Cancer Hospital
Conditions Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC), Radiation Injuries, Necrosis
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2026-04-30
Primary Completion 2029-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2031-04-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-27