Clinical trials: Cancer of the Larynx
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)
Esophageal Cancer
Visualization Versus Intraoperative Neuromonitoring of the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves During Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy
The clinical value of intraoperative nerve monitoring (IONM) in thoracoscopic esophagectomy remains uncertain. The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare the impact of RLN visualization versus IONM on their…
- Trial name
- NCT05199168
- Testing
- intraoperative nerve monitoring
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
Optic Nerve Sheath Neoplasm, Intracranial Pressure Increase
Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Pediatric Patients
Endotracheal intubation and laryngeal mask are generally applied to secure the airway during general anesthesia. There is a widespread opinion among anesthesiologists that endotracheal intubation increases intracranial pressure.
- Conditions
- Optic Nerve Sheath Neoplasm, Intracranial Pressure Increase, Intubation Complication, Airway Complication of Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT05445271
- Testing
- Optic nerve sheath diameter measurement with linear ultrasound
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Vocal Cord Paralysis, Phonasthenia
A Novel Approach for Thyroplasty Type 1, With Prolene Mesh. A Prospective Study.
Larynx performs important functions of the aero-digestive tract, it has vital role in control of breathing, phonation, deglutition and protection of lower respiratory tract from aspiration.
- Conditions
- Vocal Cord Paralysis, Phonasthenia, Presbylarynges, Idiopathic Vocal Cord Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT04458818
- Testing
- Prolene Mesh Vocal Cord Medialization Implant
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muhammad Rashid
Head and Neck Cancer, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Measuring Patient Satisfaction With Facial Appearance: Development and Validation of a New Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
RATIONALE: Developing a questionnaire that patients can use to assess their quality of life related to the appearance of their face after surgery may help doctors plan the best treatment for patients undergoing surgery and…
- Trial name
- NCT00530049
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, assessment of therapy complications, psychosocial assessment and care
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,745 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
Developing a Checklist of Lymphedema Symptoms in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Developing a symptom checklist for late-effect lymphedema may help doctors learn more about lymphedema in patients with head and neck cancer and plan the best treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00840814
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Pharynx Cancer, Larynx Cancer
Randomized Trial to Assess the Impact of a Screening Program on Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Mortality in a High Risk Population
Randomized multicenter trial to assess the impact of a screening program for heavy alcohol drinkers and smokers treated in alcohol addiction clinics on upper aerodigestive tract cancer mortality.
- Conditions
- Pharynx Cancer, Larynx Cancer, Oral Cavity Cancer, Oesophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00359645
- Testing
- Screening by head and neck clinical examination with a fiberoptic nasolaryngoscopy and an oesopharyngeal brush biopsy annually during 3 years
- Where
- 35 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,993 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
Family Quality of Life Among Families With a Member Who is a Cancer Patient
RATIONALE: Developing a questionnaire that can be used to assess the quality of life among people who have a family member with cancer may help the study of cancer in the future.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00544336
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, survey administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 366 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Hypopharyngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer
A Machine Learning-Based Risk Prediction Model for Head and Neck Cancerous Lesions
This study aims to develop and validate a clinical prediction model for the risk of head and neck cancerous lesions using deep learning combined with AI algorithms, based on multi-center clinical data.
- Conditions
- Hypopharyngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- ML-HNC-Risk (NCT07532538)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Laryngeal Neoplasms
Characterization of the Autofluorescence of Healthy and Pathological Tissues of Vocal Cords
The aim of this clinical trial is to provide information about autofluorescence of pathological versus healthy vocal folds tissues.
- Trial name
- FLUOROCORD (NCT03585075)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
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
Larynx Cancer
Evaluation of a Web-based Decision Aid Tool for Larynx Cancer (T3/T4) Patients.
Patients diagnosed with T3/T4 laryngeal cancer in general have several treatment options available, including total laryngectomy and/or (chemo-) radition.
- Trial name
- LaDecA (NCT03292341)
- Testing
- Interviews, Treatmentchoice Decisional Tool, Questionnaires
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht Radiation Oncology
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
Larynx Cancer, Larynx Carcinoma
An Investigation of Biomarker Candidate Molecules in Laryngeal Carcinoma
The aim of this study was to determine serum levels of VEGF, sVEGFR1, VEGFR2, IGFBP-3, angiogenin and endoglin in patients with larynx squamous cell carcinoma; investigate their association with clinical parameters and determine…
- Trial name
- NCT05217147
- Testing
- Obtaining blood samples
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Study to Evaluate the Natural History of Head and Neck Cancer Precursors in Taiwan
Background: Cancer of the mouth and throat is one of the most common cancers in Taiwan. This cancer develops over several years, beginning as white or red patches in the mouth or throat that become growths.
- Trial name
- NCT02017288
- Where
- 4 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 3,576 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Myasthenia Gravis, Fatigue
Capturing Key MG-symptoms Using Smartphone Recordings.
This study will make use of a cross-sectional design of MG patients and non-MG participants to quantitatively assess key MG symptoms, and to explore the applicability of machine learning algorithms to their measurement.
- Trial name
- CAPTURE - MG (NCT06743490)
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leiden University Medical Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Tissue Sample Collection From Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and From Healthy Participants
RATIONALE: Collecting and storing samples of tissue, saliva, and blood from patients with cancer and from healthy participants to study in the laboratory may help the study of cancer in the future.
- Trial name
- NCT00898638
- Testing
- biologic sample preservation procedure, medical chart review
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Esophageal Neoplasm, Head and Neck Neoplasm
The Effects of Upper Airway and Digestive Tract Tumors on the Immune System
The goal of this study is to learn how tumors of the upper airway and digestive passages (tongue, throat, mouth, and voicebox) affect the body's immune defenses and energy storage.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Neoplasm, Head and Neck Neoplasm, Laryngeal Neoplasm, Papilloma
- Trial name
- NCT00001603
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
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