Clinical trials: Head and Neck Cancer Stage IV
Esophageal Cancer
Sunitinib in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
RATIONALE: Sunitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth and by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00702884
- Testing
- sunitinib malate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Tony Bekaii-Saab
Neoplasms, Squamous Cell
IRESSA™ (Gefitinib) With Cisplatin Plus Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Previously Untreated Unresected Late Stage III/IV Non-Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of ZD1839 250 mg and 500 mg when given either concomitantly or as maintenance to a standard therapy of radiotherapy (X-rays) plus chemotherapy (cisplatin) in terms…
- Trial name
- NCT00229723
- Testing
- gefitinib (Iressa), cisplatin, radiotherapy
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Belgium and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
Phase II Randomized Trial of the Combination of Cetuximab and Sorafenib or Single Agent Cetuximab
Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Others find tumor cells and help kill them or carry tumor-killing substances to them.
- 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
- NCT00939627
- Testing
- cetuximab, sorafenib tosylate, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Breast Cancer
A Study of Tremelimumab and IV Durvalumab Plus Poly-ICLC in Subjects With Biopsy-accessible Cancers
This is an open-label, multicenter, Phase 1/2 study of the CTLA-4 antibody, tremelimumab, and the PD-L1 antibody, durvalumab (MEDI4736), in combination with the tumor microenvironment (TME) modulator poly-ICLC, a TLR3 agonist, in…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Breast Cancer, Sarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02643303
- Testing
- Durvalumab, Tremelimumab, Poly-ICLC
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
Lymphoma, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Trigriluzole With Nivolumab and Pembrolizumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Solid Malignancies or Lymphoma
This phase I trial studies the best dose and side effects of trigriluzole in combination with nivolumab and pembrolizumab in treating patients with solid malignancies or lymphoma that has spread to other places in the body or…
- Conditions
- Lymphoma, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Melanoma, Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03229278
- Testing
- Enzyme Inhibitor Therapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Metastatic Esophageal Carcinoma, Metastatic Gastric Carcinoma
Olaparib and Ramucirumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Locally Recurrent Gastric or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of olaparib when given together with ramucirumab and how well they work in treating patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to other…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Esophageal Carcinoma, Metastatic Gastric Carcinoma, Metastatic Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, Recurrent Esophageal Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT03008278
- Testing
- Olaparib, Ramucirumab
- Where
- 32 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis
Palifermin in Lessening Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Growth factors, such as palifermin, may lessen the severity of mucositis, or mouth sores, in patients receiving radiation therapy and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis, Pain, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00360971
- Testing
- palifermin, cisplatin, neck dissection
- Where
- 48 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Recurrent Thyroid Gland Carcinoma, Stage I Thyroid Gland Papillary Carcinoma
Selumetinib in Treating Patients With Papillary Thyroid Cancer That Did Not Respond to Radioactive Iodine
This phase II trial is studying how well selumetinib works in treating patients with papillary thyroid cancer that did not respond to radioactive iodine.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Thyroid Gland Carcinoma, Stage I Thyroid Gland Papillary Carcinoma, Stage II Thyroid Gland Papillary Carcinoma, Stage III Thyroid Gland Papillary Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT00559949
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Selumetinib
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Cancer of the Esophagus
Current therapies for Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus provide limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of Adenocarcinoma of the…
- Trial name
- NCT00003487
- Testing
- Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Burzynski Research Institute
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)
Head and Neck Cancer
Bortezomib and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Bortezomib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It may also stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor.
- Trial name
- NCT00425750
- Testing
- bortezomib, docetaxel, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral
GM-CSF Mouthwash for Preventing and Treating Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
GM-CSF may protect normal cells from the side effects, such as mucositis, of radiation therapy and may help damaged tissue heal faster after radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis Oral, Radiation Toxicity, Tongue Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00293462
- Testing
- sargramostim, oral salt and soda mouthwash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Marilyn Dodd
Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Gastric Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Pembrolizumab and Palliative Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic Esophagus, Stomach, or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
This phase II trial studies how well pembrolizumab and palliative radiation therapy works in treating patients with esophagus, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
- Conditions
- Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Gastric Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Stomach
- Trial name
- NCT02830594
- Testing
- External Beam Radiation Therapy, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin With or Without Cetuximab in Treating 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, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them…
- Trial name
- NCT00265941
- Testing
- cetuximab, cisplatin, Accelerated Fractionation by Concomitant Boost
- Where
- 372 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 940 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
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
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVA Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v7
Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Veliparib in Treating Patients With Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer
This partially randomized phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of veliparib when given together with combination chemotherapy and to see how well they work in treating patients with stage IV head and neck…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVA Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v7, Stage IVB Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT01711541
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Fluorouracil
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Esophageal Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy and Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Metastatic Esophageal Cancer or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00381706
- Testing
- cetuximab, ECF, IC
- Where
- 227 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 245 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
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
Metastatic Melanoma, Stage III Mucosal Melanoma of the Head and Neck
Aldesleukin and Pembrolizumab in Treating Patients With Stage III-IV Melanoma
This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of IL-2 when given in combination with pembrolizumab to patients with advanced melanoma. Aldesleukin may stimulate white blood cells to melanoma cells.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Melanoma, Stage III Mucosal Melanoma of the Head and Neck, Stage IIIA Skin Melanoma, Stage IIIB Skin Melanoma
- Trial name
- NCT02748564
- Testing
- Aldesleukin, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey