Clinical trials: Head and Neck Cancer Stage IV
Head and Neck Cancer
Cytochlor and Tetrahydrouridine as Radiosensitizers and Cisplatin Combined With Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity (Mouth) or Oropharynx (Throat)
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Radiosensitizing drugs, such as cytochlor and tetrahydrouridine, may make tumor cells more sensitive to radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00077051
- Testing
- cisplatin, cytochlor, tetrahydrouridine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Head and Neck Cancer
Radiation Therapy Plus Porfiromycin in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00003328
- Testing
- porfiromycin, radiation therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Cancer
Early Intervention vs. Standard Palliative Care in Improving End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer Patients
RATIONALE: Palliative care may help patients with advanced cancer live more comfortably. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying an early intervention palliative care program to see how well it works compared to a…
- Trial name
- NCT00253383
- Testing
- counseling intervention, educational intervention, psychosocial assessment and care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Salivary Gland Surgery Before Radiation Therapy in Preventing Radiation-Caused Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Moving a salivary gland out of the area that will undergo radiation therapy may protect the gland from side effects of radiation therapy and may prevent xerostomia (dry mouth).
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00068237
- Testing
- salivary gland transfer, Post-operative radiation therapy
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
S0420, Sorafenib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
Sorafenib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. It may also stop the growth of tumor cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor.
- 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
- NCT00096512
- Testing
- sorafenib tosylate, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Cancer
Radiation Therapy Plus Fludarabine in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Cancer of the Mouth, Pharynx, or Larynx
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00004246
- Testing
- Fludarabine Phosphate, Radiation Therapy (RT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Liposomal Lurtotecan in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of liposomal lurtotecan in treating patients who have…
- Trial name
- NCT00022594
- Testing
- liposomal lurtotecan
- Where
- 20 sites in Austria, Belgium and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm, Metastatic Head and Neck Carcinoma
Thermal Ablation and Spine Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Spine Metastases at Risk for Compressing the Spinal Cord
This phase II clinical trial studies how well thermal ablation and spine stereotactic radiosurgery work in treating patients with cancer that has spread to the spine (spine metastases) and is at risk for compressing the spinal…
- Conditions
- Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm, Metastatic Head and Neck Carcinoma, Metastatic Kidney Carcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Spine
- Trial name
- NCT02713269
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
S0011, Gene Therapy & Surgery Followed by Chemo & RT in Newly Diagnosed Cancer of the Mouth or Throat
RATIONALE: Inserting the p53 gene into a person's cancer cells may improve the body's ability to fight cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00017173
- Testing
- Ad5CMV-p53 gene, cisplatin, conventional surgery
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx Stage III, Malignant Neoplasm of Larynx Stage III
Dose Escalation Versus Standard in Laryngopharyngeal Cancers
The primary objective of the study is to establish the safety of using a moderate escalation of radiotherapy dose in advanced/poor prognosis OPC and LH cancers receiving curative radiotherapy.
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx Stage III, Malignant Neoplasm of Larynx Stage III, Malignant Neoplasm of Hypopharynx Stage III, Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx Stage IVa
- Trial name
- INTELHOPE (NCT02757222)
- Testing
- Escalated Dose, Standard Dose
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tata Medical Center
Stage IV Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIA Gastric Cancer
A Study of Creatine Combined With Curcumin in the Intervention of Early Cachexia in Upper Gastrointestinal Tumors
Cachexia is a common complication of various advanced malignant tumors, which seriously affects the quality of life and survival time of patients.
- Conditions
- Stage IV Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIA Gastric Cancer, Stage IIIB Gastric Cancer, Stage III Esophageal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05856500
- Testing
- basic nutrition, oral supplement of creatine and curcumin
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Soy Isoflavones in Preventing Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence in Patients With Stage I-IV Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Surgery
This phase II clinical trial studies how well soy isoflavones work in preventing head and neck cancer in patients with stage I-IV head and neck cancer undergoing surgery.
- 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
- NCT02007200
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Soy Isoflavones, Survey Administration
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer-related Problem/Condition, Head and Neck Cancer
S9908: Glutamine in Treating Mucositis Caused by Radiation Therapy in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Cancer of the Mouth or Throat
RATIONALE: Glutamine may be effective in decreasing side effects, such as inflammation of the mouth and throat, caused by radiation therapy. The effectiveness of glutamine for mucositis is not yet known.
- Conditions
- Cancer-related Problem/Condition, Head and Neck Cancer, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00006994
- Testing
- glutamine, radiation therapy
- Where
- 107 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
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
Esophageal Cancer
Capecitabine, Oxaliplatin, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as capecitabine and oxaliplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00711412
- Testing
- Induction Therapy - Capecitabine, Induction Therapy - Oxaliplatin, Combination Therapy - Capecitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
ALK Gene Mutation, BRAF Gene Mutation
Recombinant EphB4-HSA Fusion Protein and Pembrolizumab, MK-3475
This phase IIa trial studies how well recombinant EphB4-HSA fusion protein and pembrolizumab work in treating patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other places in the body or head and neck squamous cell…
- Conditions
- ALK Gene Mutation, BRAF Gene Mutation, EGFR Gene Mutation, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03049618
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pembrolizumab, Recombinant EphB4-HSA Fusion Protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Breast Cancer Metastatic
NR in Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this single-arm phase II trial is to determine whether nicotinamide riboside (NIAGEN®) prevents the progression of peripheral sensory neuropathy in patients receiving infusions of paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel for…
- Conditions
- Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Breast Cancer Metastatic, Platinum-resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer Stage IV
- Trial name
- NCT03642990
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Donna Hammond, PhD
Stage I Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Stage I Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Esophagoscopy in Evaluating Treatment in Patients With Stage I-IV Head and Neck Cancer Who Are Undergoing Radiation Therapy and/or Chemotherapy
Brief Summary: RATIONALE: Comparing results of diagnostic procedures, such as esophagoscopy, done before and after radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy may help doctors predict a patient's response to treatment and help plan the…
- Conditions
- Stage I Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Stage I Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Stage I Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Stage I Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx
- Trial name
- NCT01164566
- Testing
- endoscopic procedure, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Head and Neck Cancer
Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Larynx
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00002496
- Testing
- chemotherapy, cisplatin, fluorouracil
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, South Africa
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Advanced Biliary Tract Carcinoma, Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Morning Versus Afternoon Administration of Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors, The Knight SHIFT Study
This phase IV trial is evaluating whether morning versus afternoon administration of standard of care immunotherapy impacts its effectiveness in treating patients with solid tumors that may have spread from where it first started…
- Conditions
- Advanced Biliary Tract Carcinoma, Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT07405086
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute