Clinical trials: Head
Head and Neck Cancer
Cisplatin, Bevacizumab, and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00423930
- Testing
- bevacizumab, cisplatin, conventional surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Amifostine With IMRT for Submandibular and Sublingual Salivary Sparing During Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
Primary Objective: To determine if amifostine in combination with IMRT can mitigate the decrease in production of saliva by the submandibular and sublingual salivary glands in patients with HNSCC. Secondary Objectives: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00409331
- Testing
- Amifostine, Intensity- Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Leukoplakia, Oral, Benign Neoplasms
A Randomized Study of Sulindac in Oral Premalignant Lesions
The purpose of this study is to see if a drug called sulindac can prevent the development of changes in the mouth that are related to oral pre-cancer growths (oral epithelial dysplasia) or oral cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00299195
- Testing
- sulindac
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, India
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Effect of Guided Imagery for Radiotherapy-Related Distress in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
The goal of this interdisciplinary pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of a guided imagery intervention to reduce radiotherapy-related symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT03662698
- Testing
- Guided Imagery, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Cancer of Head and Neck, Head and Neck Cancer
Immunotherapy With MK-3475 in Surgically Resectable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The goal of this trial is to test the ability of MK-3475 (pembrolizumab) to improve locoregional recurrence and distant metastatic rates in high-risk patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs)…
- Conditions
- Cancer of Head and Neck, Head and Neck Cancer, Neoplasms, Head and Neck, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell of Head and Neck
- Trial name
- NCT02296684
- Testing
- MK-3475 (neoadjuvant), Surgery, Intensity modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm, Mucositis
Gabapentin Compared to Standard of Care in Preventing Mucositis in Patients With Stage III-IV Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Primary or Adjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy
This randomized phase III trial studies how well gabapentin plus standard of care work compares to standard of care without Gabapentin in preventing inflammation of the mucous membranes (mucositis) in patients with stage III-IV…
- Conditions
- Malignant Head and Neck Neoplasm, Mucositis, Radiation-Induced Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT02480114
- Testing
- Educational Intervention, Gabapentin, Pain Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinomas of the Gastroesophageal Junction
Pralatrexate and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Stage IV Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Cancer Who Have Failed Platinum-Based Therapy
RATIONALE: Pralatrexate may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by…
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinomas of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Recurrent Esophageal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus
- Trial name
- NCT01129206
- Testing
- pralatrexate, docetaxel, fludeoxyglucose F 18
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Neoplasms
A Study for Participants With Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to look for an improvement in progression free survival with the combination of pemetrexed, carboplatin (or cisplatin) and cetuximab in participants with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell…
- Trial name
- NCT01087970
- Testing
- Pemetrexed, Cetuximab, Carboplatin
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
The Passy Muir Swallowing Self Training Device
This is a device evaluation study to determine the optimal stimulation characteristics for using vibrotactile stimulation as a sensory triggering device for self retraining in patients with chronic moderate to severe dysphagia.
- Trial name
- PMSST (NCT01765673)
- Testing
- Vibrotactile stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- James Madison University
Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction
Bevacizumab and Combination Chemotherapy Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal or Stomach Cancer
This pilot phase II trial studies how well giving bevacizumab and combination chemotherapy together before surgery works in treating patients with locally advanced esophageal or stomach cancer.
- Conditions
- Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Diffuse Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach, Intestinal Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach
- Trial name
- NCT01212822
- Testing
- bevacizumab, oxaliplatin, leucovorin calcium
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Head Cancer, Neck Cancer
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Head and Neck Cancer Pain (HNC) (TENS & HNC)
The overall goal of this study is to examine the effect of a single dose of TENS on mucositis pain and function secondary to head and neck radiation therapies.
- Conditions
- Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01194466
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Jennifer E. Lee
Recurrent Oral Cavity Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Recurrent Salivary Gland Carcinoma
Akt Inhibitor MK2206 in Treating Patients With Progressive, Recurrent, or Metastatic Adenoid Cyst Carcinoma
This phase II trial studies how well Akt inhibitor MK2206 works in treating patients with progressive, recurrent, or metastatic adenoid cyst carcinoma (cancer).
- Conditions
- Recurrent Oral Cavity Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Recurrent Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Stage IVA Major Salivary Gland Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT01604772
- Testing
- Akt Inhibitor MK2206, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
- Where
- 51 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma
Treatment of Primary Hyperparathyroidism With Denosumab and Cinacalcet.
The only known cure for primary hyperparathyroidism is surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands. Some patients however, do not fulfill criteria for surgery or do not want to undergo a procedure due to fear of the…
- Conditions
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Hyperplasia
- Trial name
- DENOCINA (NCT03027557)
- Testing
- Cinacalcet 30 mg Tablet, Denosumab Inj 60 mg/ml
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Vestergaard
Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Esophageal Cancer
Panitumumab, Docetaxel, Cisplatin, Radiation Therapy, and Surgery in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed, Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer or Cancer of the Gastroesophageal Junction
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as panitumumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00757172
- Testing
- panitumumab, cisplatin, docetaxel
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Gastric Cancer, Stomach Cancer
Combination Margetuximab and Pembrolizumab for Advanced, Metastatic HER2(+) Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
This main purpose of this clinical study is to learn about the safety and activity of margetuximab and pembrolizumab combination treatment in patients with HER2+ gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer.
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02689284
- Testing
- Margetuximab 10 mg/kg, Margetuximab 15 mg, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- MacroGenics
High-grade Glioma, Lung Cancer
A Proof-of-concept Study to Assess the Ability of [18F]AH-111585 PET Imaging to Detect Tumours and Angiogenesis
This proof-of-concept study is designed to assess the ability of [18F]AH-111585 PET imaging to detect tumors and angiogenesis. Up to 30 evaluable subjects are planned to be included at up to 2 study centers in the US.
- Conditions
- High-grade Glioma, Lung Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00565721
- Testing
- Fluciclatide Injection - (AH111585 (F18))
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Thyroid Neoplasm
A Phase II Trial of Valproic Acid in Patients With Advanced Thyroid Cancers of Follicular Cell Origin
Background: Patients who have advanced thyroid cancer have a low long-term survival rate. These types of thyroid cancer do not respond well to conventional surgery or radiation, or to specific thyroid cancer treatments such as…
- Trial name
- NCT01182285
- Testing
- Valproic Acid, Liothyronine Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Cancer, Cancer of the Pharynx
Fluorouracil, Hydroxyurea, Cetuximab and Twice-daily Intensity Radiation Therapy for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
For advanced head and neck cancer, combined radiation and chemotherapy prevents recurrences and for many patients, improves survival.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Cancer of the Pharynx, Cancer of the Larynx, Nose Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00462735
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Hydroxyurea, Fluorouracil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Johnny Kao
Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
A Targeted Phase I/II Trial of ZD6474 (Vandetanib; ZACTIMA) Plus the Proteasome Inhibitor, Bortezomib (Velcade ), in Adults With Solid Tumors With a Focus on Hereditary or Sporadic, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Medullary Thyroid Cancer (MTC)
Background: The combination of anti-cancer drugs vandetanib (given orally) and bortezomib (given intravenously) has not been used in humans. However, both drugs have been studied separately.
- Trial name
- NCT00923247
- Testing
- Bortezomib, Vandetanib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Pain, Bladder Cancer
Study of D-Methadone in Patients With Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study is to determine the safest dose of d-methadone that can be given, without causing severe side effects in most patients with chronic pain.
- Conditions
- Pain, Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, CNS Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00588640
- Testing
- d-Methadone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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