Clinical trials: Cavitation
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral
GM-CSF Mouthwash for Preventing and Treating Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
GM-CSF may protect normal cells from the side effects, such as mucositis, of radiation therapy and may help damaged tissue heal faster after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral, Radiation Toxicity, Tongue Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00293462
- Testing
- sargramostim, oral salt and soda mouthwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Marilyn Dodd
Abscess, Cellulitis
Aquacel Versus Iodoform Gauze for Filling Abscess Cavity Following Incision and Drainage
This study compares Aquacel against routine Iodoform packing for packing abscess cavities after incision and drainage. It is hypothesized that Aquacel will produce speedier healing of the abscess.
- Trial name
- NCT00984022
- Testing
- Type of dressing - Iodoform, Type of dressing - Aquacel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Valleywise Health
Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Verrucous Carcinoma
Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
This phase II trial studies the effects of interstitial photodynamic therapy in patients with head and neck cancer that has come back.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Verrucous Carcinoma, Recurrent Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Neck With Occult Primary
- Trial name
- NCT02068157
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Photodynamic Therapy, Porfimer Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cisplatin With or Without WEE1 Inhibitor MK-1775 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well cisplatin with or without WEE1 inhibitor MK-1775 works in treating patients with head and neck cancer that has come back or has spread to other parts of the body.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Verrucous Carcinoma, Recurrent Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02196168
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Cancer
Bortezomib and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Bortezomib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It may also stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00425750
- Testing
- bortezomib, docetaxel, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Phase III Xevinapant (Debio 1143) and Radiotherapy in Resected LA SCCHN, High Risk, Cisplatin-ineligible Participants (XRAY VISION)
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the superior efficacy of Xevinapant (Debio 1143) versus placebo when added to radiotherapy in the treatment of high-risk participants with resected locally advanced squamous cell…
- Trial name
- NCT05386550
- Testing
- Xevinapant, IMRT
- Where
- 206 sites in United States, Argentina and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
Cancer
Fentanyl Sublingual Spray in Treating Patients With Breakthrough Cancer Pain
This is a phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study of the clinical response to fentanyl sublingual spray as a treatment for breakthrough cancer pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00538850
- Testing
- Fentanyl sublingual spray
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- INSYS Therapeutics Inc
Topical Anaesthesia
A Study of the Use of Microneedle Patches to Deliver Topical Lidocaine in the Oral Cavity
To look at the effect on patient perceived pain resulting from infiltration injection with local anaesthetic in a dental syringe with prior application of topical anaesthetic to the oral mucosa on a microneedle patch compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT03629041
- Testing
- Microneedle Patch, Patch with no microneedles
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Innoture Ltd
Name Human Papillomavirus Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Nivolumab, Carboplatin, and Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma That Can Be Removed by Surgery
This phase II trial studies how well nivolumab, carboplatin, and paclitaxel work in treating patients with stage III-IV head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that can be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Name Human Papillomavirus Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03342911
- Testing
- Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Nivolumab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Head and Neck Cancer
Fruit and Vegetable Extracts in Treating Patients With Stage I-IV, Stage IVA/IVB Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Chemoprevention therapy is the use of certain substances to try to prevent the development or recurrence of cancer. Fruit and vegetable extracts may be effective in preventing the recurrence or further development of…
- Trial name
- NCT00064298
- Testing
- fruit and vegetable extracts
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Pleural Effusion Associated With Pulmonary Infection, Bacterial Pleural Effusion Other Than Tuberculosis
Efficacy and Safety of Activase (Ateplase) vs Placebo in Complicated Pleural Effusions (CPE)/Empyemas
The purpose of this study is to document the efficacy and safety of intrapleural instillation of Activase vs Placebo in the management of complicated pleural effusions and empyemas
- Trial name
- CPE (NCT00468104)
- Testing
- Alteplase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Midwest Pulmonary and Critical Care
Head and Neck Cancer
Phase II Study of Concurrent C225, Cisplatin and Radiation in Stage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies such as cetuximab can locate tumor cells and either kill them or deliver tumor-killing substances to them without harming normal cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00096174
- Testing
- cetuximab C225, cisplatin, radiation therapy
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Colorectal Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
Chemotherapy and Cetuximab in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Colorectal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and fluorouracil, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- COCHISE (NCT00766142)
- Testing
- cetuximab, fluorouracil, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Institut Bergonié
Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Testing the Addition of M6620 (VX-970, Berzosertib) to Usual Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of berzosertib (M6620) when given together with cisplatin and radiation therapy in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has spread from where…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage III Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v7, Stage III Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC v6 and v7
- Trial name
- NCT02567422
- Testing
- Berzosertib, Cisplatin, Computed Tomography
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Mucositis, Solid Tumors
Palifermin for the Reduction of Oral Mucositis in Patients With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and effectiveness of palifermin to determine if weekly doses can be safely administered to reduce the incidence (occurrence of), duration (length of time) and severity…
- Conditions
- Mucositis, Solid Tumors, Stomatitis, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00101582
- Testing
- palifermin, cisplatin chemotherapy, Radiotherapy
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Anal Cancer, Carcinoma of the Appendix
Palonosetron Hydrochloride in Preventing Nausea and Vomiting Caused by Radiation Therapy in Patients With Primary Abdominal Cancer
RATIONALE: Palonosetron hydrochloride may prevent nausea and vomiting caused by radiation therapy. It is not yet known whether palonosetron hydrochloride is more effective than a placebo in preventing nausea and vomiting.
- Conditions
- Anal Cancer, Carcinoma of the Appendix, Colorectal Cancer, Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00903396
- Testing
- palonosetron hydrochloride
- Where
- 69 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer
Counseling and Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Helping Adult Smokers Quit Smoking
RATIONALE: Stop-smoking plans, including counseling and nicotine replacement therapy, may help smokers quit smoking. It is not yet known whether counseling and the nicotine lozenge is more effective than counseling and the…
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00365508
- Testing
- nicotine lozenge, nicotine patch
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 642 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Esthesioneuroblastoma
Phase 2 Study of Bintrafusp Alfa in Recurrent/Metastatic Olfactory Neuroblastoma (BARON).
Background: Olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) is a rare cancer of the nasal cavity. At diagnosis, it is usually locally advanced. It tends to spread to the neck. Sometimes it spreads to the lungs and bones.
- Conditions
- Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Neoplasm of the Nasal Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT05012098
- Testing
- Bintrafusp alfa/M7824, Ibuprofen, PET scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx
Cisplatin and Radiation Therapy With or Without Erlotinib Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer
This randomized phase II trial is studying cisplatin and radiation therapy together with or without erlotinib hydrochloride to compare how well they work in treating patients with stage III or stage IV head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral Cavity, Stage III Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx
- Trial name
- NCT00410826
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, cisplatin, 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Fallopian Tube Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
Vaccine Therapy in Treating Patients With Ovarian Epithelial, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
RATIONALE: Vaccines may make the body build an immune response to kill tumor cells. PURPOSE: A phase I trial to study the side effects of vaccine therapy in patients with ovarian epithelial, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube…
- Conditions
- Fallopian Tube Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00066729
- Testing
- NY-ESO-1 peptide vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research