Clinical trials: Cancer of Oropharynx
Oropharyngeal Tumor
A Study of Mucosal Sparing Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) in Resected Oropharyngeal Tumors
This study is an observational study evaluating the clinical outcomes of mucosal sparing proton beam therapy (PBT) after resection of favorable risk oropharyngeal cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02736786
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Xerostomia Due to Radiotherapy, Hyposalivation
Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Radiation-induced Hyposalivation and Xerostomia/Dry Mouth
An investigator-initiated, non-randomized, open label study to investigate the safety, feasibility and tolerability of intraglandular injection of allogeneic mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) into the submandibular and…
- Conditions
- Xerostomia Due to Radiotherapy, Hyposalivation, Xerostomia, Oropharynx Cancer
- Trial name
- MESRIX-SAFETY (NCT03874572)
- Testing
- Allogeneic adipose derived stem/stromal cells
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
PREDICTIVE BIOMARKERS, Evaluation of HPV-specific E5 Transcript Expression in a Cohort of Patients With HPV-associated OPC
New Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers for HPV-associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
The study involves the coexistence of a retrospective part, in which a group of patients with HPV-associated OPC for whom follow-up data of at least 2 years after diagnosis are available, designed in order to evaluate the…
- Conditions
- PREDICTIVE BIOMARKERS, Evaluation of HPV-specific E5 Transcript Expression in a Cohort of Patients With HPV-associated OPC, HPV 16 Positive Oropharyngeal Tumors (OPC)
- Trial name
- NCT06097936
- Testing
- HPV-ASSOCIATED OROPHARYNGEAL CANCER
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regina Elena Cancer Institute
Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Saliva-based Detection of CD44
The purpose of this study is to test the ability of OncAlert™ to screen for cancer and the reappearance of cancer. OncAlert™ was developed by Vigilant Biosciences, a collaborator in this research study.
- Conditions
- Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
- Trial name
- Detect 44 (NCT03148665)
- Testing
- OncAlert
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joseph Califano
Primary Snore, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Mild and Moderate).
Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Patients With Primary Snore, Mild and Moderate Obstructive
Randomized study of patients with primary snore, mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Protocol include 40 patients randomized to oropharyngeal exercise or use of nasal dilator, breathing exercise and nasal lavage.
- Trial name
- EOE (NCT01636856)
- Testing
- Oropharyngeal exercises, Respiratory exercises, nasal dilator, nasal lavage
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Oropharyngeal Cancer, Human Papillomavirus
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Oral Transmission Study in Partners Over Time
This research is being done to understand more about a sexually transmitted virus called Human papillomavirus (HPV) in people with oropharyngeal cancer and their partners.
- Trial name
- HOTSPOT (NCT01342978)
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
OSA, Oral Disease
A Post-Market Clinical Trial for Access and Visualization of the Oropharynx, Hypopharynx and Larynx During Transoral Procedures
The objectives of this study are to evaluate the performance of the Medrobotics Flex® Robotic System to visualize and access specific anatomical locations along with evaluation of the safety of the device.
- Conditions
- OSA, Oral Disease, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms, Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT02262247
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Germany
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medrobotics Corporation
Oropharynx Cancer
Bitter Taste Receptors in Oropharynx Cancer
The aim of this work is to investigate the expression of the bitter taste receptors in p16-positive and negative oropharyngeal carcinomas (in comparison to healthy, local tissue).
- Trial name
- NCT05211427
- Testing
- Biopsy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas Hummel
Otorhinolaryngologic Disease, Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasm
Ultrasound Evaluation of Tongue Movements in Speech and Swallowing
This study will assess the use of ultrasound-a test that uses sound waves to produce images-as a diagnostic tool for evaluating speech and swallowing.
- Conditions
- Otorhinolaryngologic Disease, Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasm, Pharyngeal Neoplasm, Polymyositis
- Trial name
- NCT00001167
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 570 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Oropharynx Cancer
De-escalation of Adjuvant Radiation for Low-Risk HPV Oropharyngeal Cancers
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether for intermediate-risk patients who have undergone Transoral Robotic Surgery for HPV/p16(+) oropharyngeal cancer and have minimal smoking history, whether these patients can be…
- Trial name
- NCT06554158
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
Anti-EGFR Therapy With IMRT Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced OPC Resistant to Induction Chemotherapy
This study is a prospective phase II trial which is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IMRT combined with concurrent chemotherapy and anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody in locally advanced oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC)…
- Trial name
- NCT04508829
- Testing
- Anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Head and Neck Cancer
Biomarkers in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and in Healthy Volunteers
RATIONALE: Studying samples of blood, tissue, and saliva in the laboratory from patients with cancer and from healthy volunteers may help doctors identify and learn more about biomarkers related to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00899769
- Testing
- protein expression analysis, proteomic profiling, immunoenzyme technique
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Human Papillomavirus Infection
Throat and Other HPV-Related Cancers in Men: Identifying Them Early
This trial studies the screening of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal and anogenital cancers. Learning the relationship between HPV and cancer risk in men who test positive for HPV antibodies or circulating HPV DNA…
- Trial name
- TRINITY (NCT02897427)
- Testing
- Biomarker Analysis, Biospecimen Collection, Ultrasonography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Pancreatic Cancer, Thyroid Cancer
Integrated Cancer Repository for Cancer Research
The iCaRe2 is a multi-institutional resource created and maintained by the Fred \& Pamela Buffett Cancer Center to collect and manage standardized, multi-dimensional, longitudinal data and biospecimens on consented adult cancer…
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- iCaRe2 (NCT02012699)
- Where
- 42 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 999,999 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Oropharyngeal Cancer, Human Papilloma Virus
Men and Women Offering Understanding of Throat HPV
This study will screen people for oncogenic oral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and antibodies to form a cohort of people who may be at increased risk of HPV-oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC).
- Trial name
- MOUTH (NCT03644563)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Head and Neck Cancer, Infection
Oral HPV Infection in Young Men
RATIONALE: Gathering information about human papillomavirus infection of the mouth in young men may help doctors learn more about risk factors for oropharyngeal cancer.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Infection, Precancerous Condition
- Trial name
- NCT00897273
- Testing
- comparative genomic hybridization, gene expression analysis, study of socioeconomic and demographic variables
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Cervical Cancer
Impact of HPV Vaccine On The Prevalence Of HPV In Norway
The overall aim of the study is to assess the effect of school-based Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination by comparing type-specific HPV prevalence between vaccinated and non-vaccinated women born in 1997.
- Conditions
- Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, Cervical Cancer, Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02934724
- Testing
- Self sample from vagina, Self sample from the oral cavity, Questionnaire
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 315 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Head Neck Cancer, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
Human Papillomavirus Association and Genomic Exploration in Head-Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) represents a significant public health burden in Bangladesh with a high incidence and mortality rate.
- Trial name
- HPV & HNSCC (NCT06642324)
- Testing
- Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Real-Time PCR, Sequencing
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 550 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Oropharyngeal Cancers, Biomarker in Early Diagnosis
Active MMP-8 in Oral Fluid for the Detection of Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether the active-matrix metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8) mouth-rinse test can help detect oral and oropharyngeal cancers.
- Conditions
- Oropharyngeal Cancers, Biomarker in Early Diagnosis, Oral Cancer , Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Cavity Cancer, Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06701058
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Caregiver, Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm
Prepare to Care, A Supported Self-Management Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer CaregiversHead and Neck Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies how well Prepare to Care kit works in improving caregiver support in patients with stage I-IV head and neck cancer that is new or has come back.
- Conditions
- Caregiver, Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm, Paranasal Sinus Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03032250
- Testing
- Communication Intervention, Watch video, Module completion of the Prepare to Care kit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences