PET/CT scan follow-up after treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Tests whether PET/CT scans detect cancer in adults after head and neck cancer treatment.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: PET/CT Follow up for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Key facts
- Where
- Copenhagen, DenmarkSee the site
Where in Denmark
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology, RigshospitaletCopenhagen, DenmarkTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
- Trial code
- NCT05707078
- Record updated
- 12 August 2026
- Original description
PET/CT follow up for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma The following is a presentation of a prospective protocol, named PET/CT follow up for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (PET Follow), including patients who have completed radiotherapy treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC).Read full original descriptionShow less
PET/CT Follow up for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
PET/CT follow up for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma The following is a presentation of a prospective protocol, named PET/CT follow up for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (PET Follow), including patients who have completed radiotherapy treatment for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC).
The purpose of this study is to investigate the diagnostic performance of 18F-fluorodeoxy-D-glucose (FDG) Positron Emission Tomography/ Computed Tomography (PET/CT) in patients with HNSCC after curative intended treatment.
Inclusion: Informed consent; Age above 18; Completed curative treatment for HNSCC of the oral cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx.
Exclusion: Patients who had neck dissections prior to radiotherapy; Patient refusal; Patients with clinical N0 neck; Patients who are clinical inoperable for any reason.