Clinical trials: Head
Mucositis
Randomized Study of Beet Root in Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
The objective of the current proposal is to determine if concentrated beet root could improve medical treatment compliance as defined by completion of radiotherapy and 3 cycles of chemoradiation without dose reduction, preserve…
- Trial name
- NCT02058849
- Testing
- Beetroot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- David Travis Thomas
Human Papilloma Virus, Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The Sinai Robotic Surgery Trial in HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCCA) (SIRS TRIAL)
In general, patients with Human Papilloma Virus Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HPVOPC) are curable, young and will live for prolonged periods.
- Trial name
- NCT02072148
- Testing
- PET/CT, Radiotherapy, Concurrent Chemoradiation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Advanced Malignancies, Metastatic Cancer
INCAGN01876 in Combination With Immune Therapies in Subjects With Advanced or Metastatic Malignancies
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of INCAGN01876 when given in combination with immune therapies.
- Trial name
- NCT03277352
- Testing
- INCAGN01876, Epacadostat, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl
Triple-Negative Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
A Study of TAK-659 in Combination With Nivolumab in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D), safety and efficacy of TAK-659 in combination with nivolumab in participants with advanced solid tumors.
- Conditions
- Triple-Negative Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung, Head and Neck Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Advanced Solid Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT02834247
- Testing
- TAK-659, Nivolumab
- Where
- 22 sites in United States, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Calithera Biosciences, Inc
Concussion, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
DHA For The Treatment of Pediatric Concussion Related to Sports Injury
In recent years, media attention has focused on the long-term sequelae of repeated concussive episodes in professional athletes.
- Trial name
- NCT01903525
- Testing
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Thyroid Cancer
RAD001 for Patients With Radioiodine Refractory Thyroid Cancer
Since thyroid cancer becomes refractory to radioactive iodine, treatment options are very limited. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as sorafenib have recently shown promise.
- Trial name
- NCT00936858
- Testing
- RAD001
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Metastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Plus Lenvatinib (E7080/MK-7902) Plus Chemotherapy in Participants With Metastatic Esophageal Carcinoma (MK-7902-014/E7080-G000-320/LEAP-014).
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib plus chemotherapy compared with pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy as first-line intervention in participants with metastatic esophageal…
- Trial name
- NCT04949256
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Lenvatinib, Cisplatin
- Where
- 198 sites in United States, Argentina and 23 more
- Volunteers
- 863 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Xerostomia, Head and Neck Cancer
Blinded Dry Mouth Spray Crossover Study
To identify the effectiveness of two mouth sprays at relieving symptoms of xerostomia in patients who have received radiation for carcinoma of the head and neck.
- Conditions
- Xerostomia, Head and Neck Cancer, Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT04608773
- Testing
- Remineralizing Extreme Dry Mouth Spray with Xylitol, Alcohol-Free Moisturizing Dry Mouth Spray
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Jonas Johnson
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
SB-715992 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
This phase II trial is studying how well SB-715992 works in treating patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.
- 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
- NCT00095628
- Testing
- ispinesib, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Re-irradiation With Fractionated Stereotactic Radiosurgery Plus Cetuximab in Patients With Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
This trial examines survival and toxicity in previously irradiated patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) treated with radiosurgery and cetuximab and to evaluate the acute and late toxicities…
- Trial name
- NCT01104922
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- David A. Clump, MD, PhD
Esophageal Cancer
Erbitux Combined With Chemo-radiotherapy in Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the treatment of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC)with cetuximab in combination with paclitaxel, cisplatin and radiation improve clinical outcomes.
- Trial name
- EXCEL (NCT00815308)
- Testing
- cetuximab (Erbitux), Paclitaxel, Cisplatin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute
Advanced/Metastatic Head and Neck, Oesophageal and Cervical Cancers
Basket Study to Evaluate the Therapeutic Activity of Simlukafusp Alfa as a Combination Therapy in Participants With Advanced and/or Metastatic Solid Tumors
This is an open-label, multicenter, basket trial Phase II study to evaluate the antitumor activity of simlukafusp alfa in combination with atezolizumab in participants with advanced and/or metastatic solid tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT03386721
- Testing
- simlukafusp alfa, Atezolizumab (MPDL3280A), an Engineered Anti-PD-L1 Antibody, Gemcitabine
- Where
- 44 sites in United States, Belgium and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Percutaneous Ethanol Injection for Primary Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma
We assess the effectiveness of percutaneous ethanol ablation for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01974284
- Testing
- percutaneous ethanol ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
Study on Autologous Osteoblastic Cells Implantation to Early Stage Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head
Non-traumatic osteonecrosis is a painful disorder of the hip characterized by a necrosis of the osteomedullary tissue, which leads to subchondral bone collapse and joint destruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01529008
- Testing
- Core decompression/PREOB® implantation
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Bone Therapeutics S.A
Radiation Induced Fibrosis to the Head and Neck
Study of Topical Superoxide Dismutase to Treat Radiation Induced Fibrosis
The purpose of this study is to determine if topical superoxide dismutase is an effective treatment of radiation related neck fibrosis, and to determine the quality of life impact from radiation related fibrosis in the head and…
- Trial name
- Sodermix (NCT01771991)
- Testing
- Topical Sodermix Dismutase in the form of Sodermix (SOD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Head and Neck Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
LUX-Head&Neck 1: A Phase III Trial of Afatinib (BIBW2992) Versus Methotrexate for the Treatment of Recurrent and/or Metastatic (R/M) Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer After Platinum Based Chemotherapy
This randomised, open-label, phase III study will be performed in patients with R/M head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who have progressed after platinum-based therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01345682
- Testing
- Afatinib, Methotrexate
- Where
- 101 sites in United States, Argentina and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 483 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Parotid Neoplasm, Thyroid Neoplasms
Bevonescein to Highlight Nerves in Patients Undergoing Head & Neck Surgery
Bevonescein to Highlight Nerves in Patients Undergoing Head \& Neck Surgery
- Conditions
- Parotid Neoplasm, Thyroid Neoplasms, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04420689
- Testing
- Bevonescein
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Alume Biosciences, Inc.
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Recurrent Thyroid Cancer
Sorafenib in Treating Patients With Advanced Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
This phase II trial is studying how well sorafenib works in treating patients with advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer. Sorafenib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by…
- Trial name
- NCT00126568
- Testing
- sorafenib tosylate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Ramucirumab + Pembrolizumab in Patients With Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The investigators hypothesize that inhibition of angiogenesis and PD-1 will be more effective than inhibition of PD-1 alone. The first step in pursuing proof of this hypothesis is to establish the safety and feasibility of…
- Trial name
- NCT03650764
- Testing
- Ramucirumab, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Eye-tracking
EYE-TRAC Advance: Technology Verification (ETA-TV) Cohort 2
This is a prospective multi-center cohort feasibility and exploratory study.
- Trial name
- ETA-TV (NCT02877732)
- Testing
- EYE-SYNC eye-tracking, SCAT-3 subtests, DEM
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University