Preservation of Swallowing in Respected Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Examining Radiation Volume Effects (PRESERVE): A Randomized Trial

The goal of this randomized treatment study is to formally compare quality of life in patients with at least one pN0 hemi-neck after resection of a squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity treated with a primary radiation therapy versus a secondary targeted radiation therapy approach, to provide a high level of evidence to guide the selection of treatment options. The study will require a sample size of 90 patients randomized in a 2:3 between the two arms. Arm 1 (standard radiation therapy to tumor location and surrounding area) and Arm 2 (targeted radiation therapy to tumor location). Patients will be followed for a total of 5 years.