Clinical trials: Cancer of the Head and Neck
Xerostomia
Mesenchymal Stemcells for Radiation Induced Xerostomia
The current study aims to assess the safety and feasibility of the injection of autologous adipost tissue derived MSCs on radiation-induced salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia in head and neck cancer participants.
- Trial name
- MESRIX (NCT02513238)
- Testing
- Mesenchymal stem cell, Isotonic NaCl
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery
Does Craniosacraltherapy Combined With Exercises That Focuses om Respiration and Posture in the Upper Body Have an Effect on Xerostomia and Other Late Sequelae on People Who Has Been Suffering From Cancer in Mouth and Throat?
The current study aims to assess the efficacy of manual treatment with craniosacral therapy of fascial tissue in throat, neck, cranial and mouth region, on radiation and/or surgery-induced salivary gland hypofunction and…
- Conditions
- Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy, Xerostomia Following in Neck or Head After Cancer Surgery, Other Late Sequelae Following Radiotherapy and Cancer Surgery in Neck or Head
- Trial name
- NCT05882890
- Testing
- Craniosacral Therapy, Exercices Targeting Upper Posture and Respiration
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cathrine Rahbek
Head and Neck Cancer, Survivorship
The HEART Study (Healthy Eating and Recovery Together)
Head and neck cancer survivors and their primary caregivers (N=25 dyads) will be enrolled to pilot test a nutrition support system with a care planning clinic visit and a caregiver mobile App.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Survivorship, Nutrition Aspect of Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04552587
- Testing
- Heart APP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Head and Neck Cancer
Central Pain Syndrome in Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer
This is a cross-sectional pilot study of head and neck cancer survivors who have completed multi-modal treatment to assess and characterize the presence of distinct pain syndromes.
- Trial name
- NCT04128267
- Testing
- IPC-1000, Magnetic resonance imaging, Correlative Studies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
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
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
An Experimental Study to Compare Treatment Response and Toxicities of Concurrent Chemoradiation With Weekly Cisplatin and Three Weekly Cisplatin in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer.
The aim of this study is to compare treatment responses and toxicities of concurrent chemo-radiation with weekly and three weekly Cisplatin in locally advanced Head \& Neck Cancer.
- Trial name
- HNC (NCT03998696)
- Testing
- Cisplatin 40 mg/m2, Cisplatin 100 mg/m2
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Head and Neck Cancer
CONNECTing Head and Neck Caregivers to Supportive Care Resources
The purpose of this research is to determine feasibility and acceptability of randomized pilot trial to evaluate a technology-based intervention (CONNECT) to empower and educate caregivers about the benefits of supportive care…
- Trial name
- CONNECT-HNC (NCT03875885)
- Testing
- CONNECT, CONTROL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Head And Neck Cancer, Oropharynx Cancer
OraTest in Combination With Visual Examination and Visual Examination Alone
Primary Objectives: 1. To assess the ratio in sensitivities of OraTest® in combination with visual examination versus visual examination alone in the detection of serious pathology defined as severe dysplasia, CIS, or cancer of…
- Trial name
- NCT00537199
- Testing
- Visual Examination, OraTest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Oropharynx Cancer
Gabapentin for the Reduction of Radiation Therapy Induced Pain During the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Cancer
Strategies to minimize and mitigate external beam radiation therapy related mucositis and pain during the treatment of head and neck cancer remain limited.
- Trial name
- NCT03269344
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System