Clinical trials: Head Neck Cancer
Dysphagia, Esophageal, Esophageal Cancer
Validation of Instruments Used for Assessment of Dysphagia in Patients With Esophageal Cancer
This study validates 3 well known dysphagia scores for dysphagia due to malignancies of the oesophagus and gastro-oesophageal junction and to the Swedish language.
- Trial name
- NCT03066167
- Testing
- Validation of different dysphagia scores
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Stage I Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Stage II Esophageal Adenocarcinoma
Clinical Study of Time Optimizing of Endoscopic Photodynamic Therapy on Esophageal and/or Gastric Cardiac Cancer
The therapy of photofrin PDT was effective in improving life quality of patients with advanced esophageal and/or gastric cardiac cancer and the time optimizing for employing laser irradiation was of great importance.The purpose…
- Conditions
- Stage I Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Stage II Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Stage III Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, Stage I Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02628665
- Testing
- photosensitizer(photofrin), 630 nm laser irradiation (DIOMED)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology
Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma, Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound
Preoperative Prediction of Lymph Node Metastasis in T1N0M0 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma by Using Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound
Similarly, the burden of central lymph node metastasis affects the individualized management of patients with T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC): lymph node metastasis is a contraindication to thermal ablation; low-burden…
- Trial name
- NCT07357571
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Phase III: Assess Conventional RT w/ Conventional Plus Accelerated Boost RT in the Treatment of Nasopharyngeal CA
Phase III: Assess conventional RT w/ conventional Plus accelerated boost RT in the treatment of nasopharyngeal CA
- Trial name
- NCT00535795
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
BRAF V600E Mutations In Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to determine whether BRAF V600E mutation in our patients with papillary thyroid cancer has an association with poor prognosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01417442
- Testing
- BRAF V600E POSITIVITY
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
Paraganglioma/ Phaeochromocytoma, Melanoma and Other Malignant Neoplasms of Skin
An International Study on Pediatric Patients With Rare Tumors.
The PARTNER study is an international, prospective, observational study of paediatric patients with very rare tumours.
- Conditions
- Paraganglioma/ Phaeochromocytoma, Melanoma and Other Malignant Neoplasms of Skin, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST), Adrenocortical Tumor
- Trial name
- PARTNER (NCT07072143)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 6,250 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova
Head and Neck Cancer
Home-Based Photo-Biomodulation for Management of Lymphoedema and Radiation Fibrosis in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Arm Feasibility Trial
This feasibility trial will test the use of photo-biomodulation (PBM) therapy, predominantly self-delivered in the patient's home for 12-weeks, following completion of radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- HOME-PBM (NCT07139782)
- Testing
- Riancorp LTU-904 Laser and Handycure® (Medical Quant)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia
Differentiated Thyroid Cancer, Pediatric Cancer
Larotrectinib to Enhance RAI Avidity in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common form of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). The traditional first line treatment for patients with advanced DTC after surgical resection is radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy.
- Conditions
- Differentiated Thyroid Cancer, Pediatric Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Thyroid
- Trial name
- NCT05783323
- Testing
- Larotrectinib monotherapy, 131I therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Eyelid Tumor
Mohs Surgery Combind With Cryotherapy for Eyelid Malignant Tumors.
This study aim to investigate whether the prognosis of eyelid malignant tumor is better treated with Mohs surgery combind with cryotherapy than Mohs surgery only.
- Trial name
- NCT05072327
- Testing
- Mohs surgery, cryotherapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
The Prognostic Value of Human Papilloma Virus in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
It is well established that HPV infection has a casual and is a prognostic factor in several cancer types, including oropharynx. We wish to examine if HPV infection has a prognostic significance in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- Trial name
- NCT04014738
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Thoracic Cancers, Malignant Pleural Mesotheliomas NOS
Evaluation of Cell Changes in Blood and Tissue in Cancers of the Lung, Esophagus and Lung Lining
Background: Chromatin is is the structural building block of a chromosome. It is found inside the nucleus of the cell and consists of a complex of DNA and protein.
- Conditions
- Thoracic Cancers, Malignant Pleural Mesotheliomas NOS, Lung Cancer NOS, Esophageal Cancers NOS
- Trial name
- NCT00242723
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,559 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Central Nervous System Tumor, Head and Neck Neoplasms
Expanded Access [11C] Methionine PET Imaging
The participants are being asked to get this PET scan because the participants have or may have cancer in the central nervous system (head, neck, or spine), and the investigator and the patient's physician thinks that this scan…
- Trial name
- NCT05511714
- Testing
- L-(11C) methionine
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Thyroid Nodule
Application of Ultrasonic Gray-scale Ratio in Differentiating Benign From Malignant Thyroid Nodules.
According to the grades of echogenicity to evulated thyroid nodules is a subjective process and is thus influenced by the observer's judgement.
- Trial name
- NCT03700762
- Testing
- ultrasound gray-scale ratio
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First People's Hospital of Hangzhou
Head and Neck Carcinoma
Collection of Clinical Data and Specimens for Research on Head and Neck and Communication Disorders
Study Description: It may be in the interest of the NIDCD Clinical Research Program (CRP) to collect clinical data or specimens generated in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck or communication disorders and to evaluate…
- Trial name
- NCT04618432
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Carcinoma of Esophagus
Pre-op Chemo-RT w/CDDP/5FU vs Chemo w/ Docetaxel/Irinotecan in PET Non Responder Resectable Esophagus Cancer
The purpose of this study is to improve their outcome by either changing the chemotherapy drugs or giving them radiation therapy with concurrent chemotherapy, hoping that this will improve their outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT01608464
- Testing
- irinotecan and docetaxel, Cisplatin, fluorouracil and concurrent radiation therapy
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Thyroid Neoplasms
A Study of LOXO-260 in Cancer Patients With a Change in a Particular Gene (RET) That Has Not Responded to Treatment
The main purpose of this study is to learn more about the safety, side effects, and effectiveness of LOXO-260. LOXO-260 may be used to treat cancer that has a change in a particular gene (known as the RET gene).
- Trial name
- NCT05241834
- Testing
- LOXO-260
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, France
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Head and Neck Cancer, Esophageal Cancer Stage
Outcomes of A Novel Treatment Decision of Patients With Esophageal and Head and Neck Carcinoma Synchronously
To summarise the outcomes of a treatment decision of patients with superficial esophageal carcinoma synchronously associated with head and neck cancer, that is endoscopic treatment for the superficial esophageal carcinoma plus…
- Trial name
- NCT03450447
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Yanqing Li
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
A Retrospective Study Reveals the Relationship Between gp42-IgG Epitopes and EBV-associated NPC
Epstein-barr virus (EBV) infection is a necessary factor of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). The incidence of NPC in endemic regions reaches 24.60/100,000 people, far higher than that of the worldwide average.
- Trial name
- NCT05949749
- Testing
- Epitope exploration
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma
A Nomogram Model to Predict Central Lymphnode Metastasis in Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma
To establish and validate a suitable and practical nomogram for primary hospitals to predict the risk of central lymph node metastasis (CLNM) among thyroid papillary carcinoma (PTC) patients based on clinical and ultrasound…
- Trial name
- NCT05191927
- Testing
- male
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Breast Carcinoma, Caregiver
Provider Training in Increasing Patient Tobacco Cessation Counseling and Referrals for Patients With Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
This pilot clinical trial studies how well provider training works in increasing patient tobacco cessation counseling and referrals for patients with cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Breast Carcinoma, Caregiver, Head and Neck Carcinoma, Lung Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03135782
- Testing
- Communication Skills Training, Medical Chart Review, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute