Clinical trials: Head Neck Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
A Phase II Study of Minocycline and Armodafinil for Reducing the Symptom Burden Produced by Chemoradiation Treatment for Esophageal Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare armodafinil and minocycline when given alone or in combination to learn which is better for controlling side effects of chemoradiation treatment for esophageal cancer (such…
- Trial name
- NCT01746043
- Testing
- Armodafinil, Minocycline, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Non-melanoma Skin Cancer
Healing Effects of HP802-247 Versus Antibiotic Ointment in Mohs Micrographic Surgery Patients
This study compares HP802-247 versus an antibiotic ointment for healing the wound after Mohs surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01359735
- Testing
- HP802-247, Bacitracin Ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Healthpoint
Malignant Neoplasms of Ill-defined Secondary and Unspecified Sites, Malignant Neoplasms of Lip Oral Cavity and Pharynx
Utomilumab and ISA101b Vaccination in Patients With HPV-16-Positive Incurable Oropharyngeal Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if utomilumab, when given with ISA101b, is able to shrink or slow the growth of tumors in patients with incurable HPV+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasms of Ill-defined Secondary and Unspecified Sites, Malignant Neoplasms of Lip Oral Cavity and Pharynx, Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03258008
- Testing
- Utomilumab, ISA101b
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Major Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Minor Salivary Gland Carcinoma
Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic/Recurrent ACC of All Sites and Non-ACC Salivary Gland Cancer
This phase II trial studies the efficacy (the effect on the tumor) and the safety (the effect on the body) of the study drugs when given as a combination in participants with this type of cancer.
- Conditions
- Major Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Minor Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Recurrent Salivary Gland Carcinoma, Stage IV Major Salivary Gland Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03146650
- Testing
- Ipilimumab, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer
Predictors of Tumor Response and of Radiation Therapy Side Effects in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancers
Background: Gastrointestinal cancers are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. There are currently no tests to predict how patients with gastrointestinal cancers will respond to radiation therapy or…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01445327
- Testing
- Specimen collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Oropharyngeal Cancer
A Single-arm Phase II Study of Post-Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) Alone to the Primary Tumor Site and Selective Neck Dissection (SND) Followed by Adjuvant Radiation Therapy (+/- Chemotherapy) to the Regional Nodes for Advanced Stage, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Positive, Oropharyngeal Cancer
To determine 2-year local (primary tumor site) control and toxicity rates in patients receiving adjuvant RT post-TORS, omitting the primary tumor bed, in patients with completely resected, HPV-positive SCCA of the oropharynx.
- Trial name
- NCT02159703
- Testing
- TORS, Adjuvant Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Patritumab With Cetuximab and a Platinum Agent for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Cancer) of the Head and Neck (SCCHN )
This study will test an investigational study drug called patritumab. It is a 'randomized study' which means participants have an equal chance of being assigned to receive the experimental medication (patritumab) or a substance…
- Trial name
- NCT02633800
- Testing
- Patritumab, Cetuximab, Cisplatin
- Where
- 34 sites in Belgium, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Study of DCA (Dichloroacetate) in Combination With Cisplatin and Definitive Radiation in Head and Neck Carcinoma
This will be a randomized masked placebo-controlled single-center study to evaluate the effects of Dichloroacetate (DCA) versus placebo given in combination with Cisplatin and radiation treatment in patients with Stage III-IV…
- Trial name
- NCT01386632
- Testing
- DCA (dichloroacetate)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC)
A Study of Tislelizumab (BGB-A317) in Combination With Chemotherapy as First Line Treatment in Participants With Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tislelizumab as first line treatment in combination with chemotherapy in participants with advanced unresectable/metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma…
- Trial name
- NCT03783442
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Oxaliplatin, Fluorouracil (5-FU)
- Where
- 124 sites in United States, Australia and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 649 people
- Sponsor
- BeiGene
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
Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis
A Study of AK-01 (LY3295668) in Solid Tumors
This two-part study consists of a phase 1 dose escalation study in participants with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors, and a phase 2 portion in up to 3 groups with either small cell lung cancer, breast cancer and/or…
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Neoplasm Metastasis, Triple Negative Breast Neoplasms, Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT03092934
- Testing
- LY3295668
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer
Study of Safety and Efficacy of Talimogene Laherparepvec With Cisplatin and Radiotherapy for Treatment of Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This study is being conducted to learn about the safety and risks of using talimogene laherparepvec to treat patients with head and neck cancer and to see if talimogene laherparepvec and chemoradiation together can destroy the…
- Trial name
- NCT01161498
- Testing
- Talimogene Laherparepvec, Radiation, Cisplatin
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- BioVex Limited
Head and Neck Cancer
Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Thyroid Cancer That Did Not Respond to Iodine Therapy
RATIONALE: Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of gefitinib in treating patients who have locally advanced or…
- Trial name
- NCT00095836
- Testing
- Gefitinib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Thyroid Cancer
Efficacy of XL184 (Cabozantinib) in Advanced Medullary Thyroid Cancer
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the progression-free survival (PFS) with XL184 as compared with placebo (an inactive substance) in subjects with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic medullary thyroid…
- Trial name
- EXAM (NCT00704730)
- Testing
- XL184
- Where
- 113 sites in United States, Austria and 22 more
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Exelixis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Margin-Based Vs. Robust Photon Radiotherapy Planning in IMRT of HN-SQCC
This is a research study to evaluate the quality of life and amount of dry mouth experienced as a result of radiotherapy in subjects who have squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HN-SQCC).
- Trial name
- NCT03552965
- Testing
- Robust Radiotherapy planning, Margin-Based Radiotherapy planning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Head and Neck Cancer
Study of Pralatrexate With Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Supplementation for Previously Treated Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer (HNSCC)
The purpose of this study is to find out if the experimental drug pralatrexate with the vitamins folic acid and vitamin B12 might be an effective treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01183065
- Testing
- Pralatrexate With Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
CDKN2A-p16 Positive, HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Alpelisib in Treating Participants With Transorally Resectable HPV-Associated Stage I-IVA Oropharyngeal Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well alpelisib works in treating participants with human papillomavirus(HPV)-associated stage I-IVA head and neck cancer that can be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- CDKN2A-p16 Positive, HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC V7, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma AJCC V7
- Trial name
- NCT03601507
- Testing
- Alpelisib, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacodynamic Study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Talimogene Laherparepvec With Pembrolizumab for Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (MASTERKEY232 / KEYNOTE-137)
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the safety, as assessed by incidence of dose limiting toxicity (DLT), of talimogene laherparepvec in combination with pembrolizumab in adults with recurrent or metastatic…
- Trial name
- MASTERKEY232 (NCT02626000)
- Testing
- Talimogene Laherparepvec, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Neoplasms, Head and Neck
Study Of Adjuvant Lapatinib In High-Risk Head And Neck Cancer Subjects After Surgery
This is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, global Phase III trial comparing the efficacy of adjuvant oral lapatinib versus placebo in high-risk subjects with head and neck cancer following surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00424255
- Testing
- Lapatinib, Chemoradiation
- Where
- 117 sites in United States, Argentina and 20 more
- Volunteers
- 688 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Brain and Nervous System, Intracranial Neoplasm
Using a Head and Neck Maskless Immobilization Device For Patients With Intracranial Tumors
This pilot clinical trial studies how well head and neck maskless immobilization device works in immobilizing patients with head and neck cancers or intracranial tumors undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Brain and Nervous System, Intracranial Neoplasm, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03076255
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Medical Device, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University