Clinical trials: Head
Head and Neck Cancer
Oral Decitabine (ASTX727) and Durvalumab in Recurrent and/or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer Patients
This is a non-randomized, open-label, Phase Ib study to assess the safety and efficacy of a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor and immune checkpoint inhibitor(s) (durvalumab and/or tremelimumab) combination therapy in the treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT03019003
- Testing
- Oral Decitabine, Durvalumab, 5' Azacitidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Head Trauma, Image, Body
Rapid MRI for Acute Pediatric Head Trauma
Pediatric head trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for children/adolescents. The current standard of care regarding imaging modality when concerned for an acute head injury is CT.
- Trial name
- NCT03291964
- Testing
- Rapid Brain MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Head and Neck Basaloid Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Ficlatuzumab w/wo Cetuximab in Patients w/Cetuximab-Resistant, Recurrent or Metastatic Head/Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This randomized phase II trial studies how well ficlatuzumab with or without cetuximab works in treating patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back or spread to other places in the body and resistant…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Basaloid Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
- Trial name
- NCT03422536
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Ficlatuzumab
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell of the Head and Neck
Nab-Paclitaxel and Cisplatin or Nab-paclitaxel as Induction Therapy for Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (HNSCC)
In this trial, the objectives are to determine the efficacy and toxicity of induction chemotherapy (IC) with nab-paclitaxel + cisplatin (Arm 1: AP) and with nab-paclitaxel (Arm 2: A) alone in patients with HNSCC, and to compare…
- Conditions
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell of the Head and Neck, Cancer of Head and Neck, Cancer of the Head and Neck
- Trial name
- APA (NCT02573493)
- Testing
- nab-Paclitaxel, Cisplatin, Cetuximab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue
Brain and Gut Plasticity in Mild TBI or Post-acute COVID Syndrome Following Growth Hormone Therapy
Patients with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or post acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) and abnormal growth hormone secretion, as measured by glucagon stimulation test, will be treated with replacement growth…
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue, Cognitive Impairment, COVID-19
- Trial name
- NCT03554265
- Testing
- Somatropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Esophageal Neoplasms
First-line Esophageal Carcinoma Study With Pembrolizumab Plus Chemo vs. Chemo (MK-3475-590/KEYNOTE-590)
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab plus standard of care (SOC) chemotherapy with cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) versus placebo plus SOC chemotherapy with cisplatin and 5-FU as…
- Trial name
- NCT03189719
- Testing
- Pembrolizumab, Cisplatin, 5-FU
- Where
- 189 sites in United States, Argentina and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 749 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Cancer of Head and Neck
Single-arm Phase II Study of NDURE for Patients With HNC
This study will evaluate whether a new patient navigation intervention can decrease delays starting post-operative radiation therapy after surgery for white and African-American head and neck cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NDURE (NCT03821064)
- Testing
- Patient Navigation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Recurrent Thyroid Gland Carcinoma, Stage III Thyroid Gland Follicular Carcinoma
Aflibercept in Treating Patients With Recurrent and/or Metastatic Thyroid Cancer That Did Not Respond to Radioactive Iodine Therapy
This phase II trial is studying how well aflibercept works in treating patients with recurrent and/or metastatic thyroid cancer that has not responded to radioactive iodine therapy.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Thyroid Gland Carcinoma, Stage III Thyroid Gland Follicular Carcinoma, Stage III Thyroid Gland Papillary Carcinoma, Stage IV Thyroid Gland Follicular Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00729157
- Testing
- Fludeoxyglucose F-18, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy and Radiation in Treating Patients With Stage III or IV Head and Neck Cancer (Paradigm Trial)
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, cisplatin, fluorouracil, and carboplatin, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00095875
- Testing
- carboplatin, cisplatin, docetaxel
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Wilms Tumor, Fibrosarcoma
Study of High-Dose Chemotherapy With Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplant for Rare Poor-Prognosis Cancers
The purpose of this study is to determine whether very high dosages of chemotherapy will improve the chance of surviving cancer.
- Conditions
- Wilms Tumor, Fibrosarcoma, Carcinoma, Round Cell, Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00141765
- Testing
- Myeloablative Chemotherapy, Stem Cell Rescue
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Cancer of Head and Neck
Pain Control Using Neuromodulation in Patients Undergoing Definitive Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine if Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can reduce pain perception associated with the effects of receiving definitive radiation therapy or chemoradiotherapy in head and neck…
- Trial name
- NCT02366611
- Testing
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Study of Magrolimab Combination Therapy in Patients With Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The goals of this clinical study are to learn about the safety, tolerability, dosing and effectiveness of the study drug, magrolimab in combination with other anticancer therapies in participants with head and neck squamous cell…
- Trial name
- ELEVATE HNSCC (NCT04854499)
- Testing
- Magrolimab, Pembrolizumab, Docetaxel
- Where
- 88 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 193 people
- Sponsor
- Gilead Sciences
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Pharmacokinetic (PK) Analysis of Antitumor B in Patients With Oral Cancer
A Window of Opportunity Clinical Trial. This study design permits examination of effects of an oral agent on cancer patients during the "window" between diagnosis of their cancer and their definitive cancer surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03459729
- Testing
- Antitumor B
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Gun Shot Wound
Effect of Violent First-Person Shooter (FPS) Video Games on Shooting Accuracy
The present research tests the effects of violent shooting games on behavior within the game (Pilot Study) and on behavior after the game is turned off (Experiment Proper).
- Trial name
- NCT03445156
- Testing
- Video game, Controller
- Volunteers
- 327 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Head and Neck Cancer
Study of Radiation (RT) Concurrent With Cetuximab in Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
This is a single-arm, phase II trial to characterize the clinical outcome of standard of care, cetuximab concurrent with radiation, in a special population (head and neck cancer patients who cannot tolerate concurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00904345
- Testing
- Cetuximab, 50-60 Gy and 70 Gy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
A Comparative Study of In-vivo Wear Between 28 mm and 40 mm Metal Heads
Prospective, single centre, randomized clinical study; series of patients with a 5-years patient evaluation period.
- Trial name
- X3largeheads (NCT02525627)
- Testing
- Trident cup, X3 inserts, 28 mm head, Trident cup, X3 inserts, 40 mm head, Symax stem
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Stryker Orthopaedics
Head and Neck Cancer
Radiation Therapy Cisplatin With or Without Fluorouracil Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and fluorouracil, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by…
- Trial name
- NCT00608205
- Testing
- cisplatin, fluorouracil, radiation therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
Head to Head Pilot Trial of Mailed Cologuard to Mailed FIT
The objective of this pilot study is to compare the effectiveness of mailed outreach of two stool based tests, Cologuard and the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) in screening eligible adults ages 45-49 receiving care at the…
- Trial name
- NCT06173375
- Testing
- Cologuard, Fecal Immunochemical Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Cancer of Head and Neck, Narcotic Use
Perioperative Analgesia Using Gabapentin in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery often have a lot of pain after surgery, which can lead to a need for a lot of narcotic pain medication.
- Trial name
- NCT03682367
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
A Study of Setanaxib Co-Administered With Pembrolizumab in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck (SCCHN)
The primary objective of this study is to compare the change in tumour size per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours Version 1.1 (RECIST v1.1) in recurrent or metastatic SCCHN patients treated with setanaxib and…
- Trial name
- NCT05323656
- Testing
- Setanaxib, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 24 sites in United States, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Calliditas Therapeutics Suisse SA