Clinical trials: Cancer Head Neck
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) or Placebo With Chemoradiation in Participants With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (MK-3475-412/KEYNOTE-412)
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab given concomitantly with chemoradiation (CRT) and as maintenance therapy versus placebo plus CRT in participants with locally advanced head and…
- Trial name
- NCT03040999
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Cisplatin, Accelerated Fractionation (AFX) Radiotherapy
- Where
- 151 sites in United States, Australia and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 804 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Esophageal Neoplasms
First-line Esophageal Carcinoma Study With Pembrolizumab Plus Chemo vs. Chemo (MK-3475-590/KEYNOTE-590)
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy with cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) versus placebo plus SOC chemotherapy with cisplatin and 5-FU as…
- Trial name
- NCT03189719
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Cisplatin, 5-FU
- Where
- 189 sites in United States, Argentina and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 749 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Margin-Based Vs. Robust Photon Radiotherapy Planning in IMRT of HN-SQCC
This is a research study to evaluate the quality of life and amount of dry mouth experienced as a result of radiotherapy in subjects who have squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HN-SQCC).
- Trial name
- NCT03552965
- Testing
- Robust Radiotherapy planning, Margin-Based Radiotherapy planning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Esophageal Carcinoma
Chemoradiation and Tetrathiomolybdate (TM) in Patients With Esophageal Carcinoma
Surgery has been the standard of care for esophageal cancer for many years, with limited success. At present, several studies are underway nationwide which utilize chemotherapy combined with radiation therapy prior to the usual…
- Trial name
- NCT00176800
- Testing
- Tetrathiomolybdate (TM), Radiation, Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Pembrolizumab in HNSCC With Residual Disease After Radiation
This is a phase II study for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck who have residual disease following definitive therapy with radiation (with or without systemic therapy).
- Trial name
- NCT02892201
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Esophageal Cancer
Sutent + Taxol for Advanced Esophageal Cancer
Paclitaxel is known to be active as a single and combination agent in esophageal cancer, and has also been demonstrated to have anti-angiogenic properties in weekly dosing regimens.
- Trial name
- NCT00730353
- Testing
- Sunitinib malate, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Hoosier Cancer Research Network
Metastatic or Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
PARTNER: Panitumumab Added to Regimen for Treatment of Head aNd Neck Cancer Evaluation of Response
This is a randomized, open-label, 2-arm, controlled, phase 2, multi-center, estimation clinical trial of docetaxel and cisplatin combination chemotherapy with and without panitumumab in the first-line treatment of subjects with…
- Trial name
- NCT00454779
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Panitumumab, Docetaxel
- Where
- 114 sites in United States, Austria and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Human Papillomavirus Infection, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Radiation Therapy and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well radiation therapy and docetaxel work in treating patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Human Papillomavirus Infection, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01932697
- Testing
- Docetaxel, Hyperfractionation, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Larynx Cancer, Laryngectomy; Status
Phonatory Movement of the Pharyngoesophageal Mucosa in Laryngectomy Patients
The treatment of advanced laryngeal cancer involves the removal of the entire larynx. After removal of the larynx, the pharyngoesophageal segment (PES) is created by reconstructing the soft tissue of the pharynx and oesophagus…
- Trial name
- NCT05561920
- Testing
- High-speed video endoscopy (HSV), Acoustic voice analysis, Quality of life questionnaire
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Osijek University Hospital
Head and Neck Cancer
Nurse-led Follow-up Care for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to conduct an early evaluation of a nurse-led follow up intervention added to the usual medically oriented follow up care.
- Trial name
- NCT01167179
- Testing
- nurse-led consultation
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Androgen Receptor Positive, Locally Advanced Salivary Gland Carcinoma
Enzalutamide for Patients With Androgen Receptor Positive Salivary Cancers
This phase II trial studies how well enzalutamide works in treating patients with androgen receptor positive salivary cancers that have spread from where it started to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced) or have…
- Conditions
- Androgen Receptor Positive, Locally Advanced Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Metastatic Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Salivary Duct Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02749903
- Testing
- enzalutamide
- Where
- 287 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Cancer of the Head and Neck
A Study of Carboplatin, Cetuximab and RAD001 in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to test the drug RAD001 in combination with other chemotherapy drugs, Carboplatin and Cetuximab. Because RAD001 has not been used in this combination before, it is not clear which dose will be best…
- Trial name
- NCT01283334
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Cetuximab, RAD001
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Platinum Pre-treated Recurrent/Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Cancer (MK-3475-122/KEYNOTE-122)
This is a study of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) versus standard treatment (capecitabine, gemcitabine, or docetaxel) for the treatment of recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC).
- Trial name
- NCT02611960
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Capecitabine, Gemcitabine
- Volunteers
- 233 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Nasopharynx, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oropharynx
Low-level Laser Therapy to Prevent Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Patients
Oral mucositis remains a limiting factor in in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas patients treated with chemoradiation leading to pain, dysphagia, and weight loss.
- Conditions
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Nasopharynx, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oropharynx, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Hypopharynx
- Trial name
- NCT01439724
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy- (DMC, São Paulo, Brazil)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil
Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Gland Carcinoma, Refractory Thyroid Gland Follicular Carcinoma
Cediranib Maleate With or Without Lenalidomide for the Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
This partially randomized phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of cediranib maleate when given together with or without lenalidomide and to see how well they work in treating patients with thyroid cancer.
- Conditions
- Refractory Differentiated Thyroid Gland Carcinoma, Refractory Thyroid Gland Follicular Carcinoma, Refractory Thyroid Gland Hurthle Cell Carcinoma, Refractory Thyroid Gland Papillary Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01208051
- Testing
- Cediranib, Cediranib Maleate, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Human Papilloma Virus Infection, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
Transoral Surgery Followed By Low-Dose or Standard-Dose Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With HPV Positive Stage III-IVA Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well transoral surgery followed by low-dose or standard-dose radiation therapy works in treating patients with human papilloma virus (HPV) positive stage III-IVA oropharyngeal cancer.
- Conditions
- Human Papilloma Virus Infection, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Stage IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Stage IVB Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
- Trial name
- NCT01898494
- Testing
- Transoral surgery, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, cisplatin
- Where
- 58 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 519 people
- Sponsor
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer
Metformin Hydrochloride in Preventing Esophageal Cancer in Patients With Barrett Esophagus
This randomized phase II trial studies how well metformin hydrochloride works in preventing esophageal cancer in patients with Barrett esophagus. Chemoprevention is the use of certain drugs to keep cancer from forming.
- Trial name
- NCT01447927
- Testing
- metformin hydrochloride
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Esophageal Cancer
S1201: Combination Chemo for Patients W/Advanced or Metastatic Esophageal, Gastric, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as oxaliplatin, leucovorin calcium, fluorouracil, irinotecan hydrochloride, and docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by…
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01498289
- Testing
- FOLFOX regimen, docetaxel, fluorouracil
- Where
- 508 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
Phase II Randomized Trial of the Combination of Cetuximab and Sorafenib or Single Agent Cetuximab
Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary, Recurrent Salivary Gland Cancer, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx
- Trial name
- NCT00939627
- Testing
- cetuximab, sorafenib tosylate, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Esophageal Cancer
Clinical Study to Evaluate CryoBalloon™ Full and Swipe Ablation Systems for Ablation of Human Esophageal Epithelium
This study will evaluate the C2 CryoBalloon™ Full and Swipe Ablation Systems for the ablation of human esophageal epithelium in patients scheduled to undergo esophagectomy for reasons unrelated to the objective of the study
- Trial name
- NCT02729753
- Testing
- CryoBalloon™ Full Ablation System, CryoBalloon™ Swipe Ablation System
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Pentax Medical