Clinical trials: Hypopharyngeal Cancer
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
Clinical Stage II HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8
Testing the Addition of Ipatasertib to Usual Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
This phase I/Ib trial tests the safety and best dose of ipatasertib in combination with the usual treatment approach using chemotherapy together with radiation therapy ("chemo-radiation") in patients with head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage II HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Head and Neck Carcinoma of Unknown Primary, Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT05172245
- Testing
- Biopsy Procedure, Biospecimen Collection, Cisplatin
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
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
Head and Neck Cancer
Gemcitabine and Doxorubicin in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine and doxorubicin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00509665
- Testing
- doxorubicin hydrochloride, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
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
Laryngeal Disease, Laryngeal Lesions
Benefit of Enhanced Contact Endoscopy in Pre-histological Diagnosis of Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Mucosal Lesions
The focus of the study is to verify the role of enhanced contact endoscopy in early identification of high-risk vascular patterns of precancerous and malignant mucosal changes in ear-nose-throat (ENT) patients, in comparison with…
- Conditions
- Laryngeal Disease, Laryngeal Lesions, Hypopharyngeal Lesions, Suspected Laryngeal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT04777474
- Testing
- Enhanced contact endoscopy, Narrow band imaging, IMAGE1S imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Ostrava
Head and Neck Cancer
Phase III Xevinapant (Debio 1143) and Radiotherapy in Resected LA SCCHN, High Risk, Cisplatin-ineligible Participants (XRAY VISION)
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the superior efficacy of Xevinapant (Debio 1143) versus placebo when added to radiotherapy in the treatment of high-risk participants with resected locally advanced squamous cell…
- Trial name
- NCT05386550
- Testing
- Xevinapant, IMRT
- Where
- 206 sites in United States, Argentina and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, HNSCC
Phase 2 Trial of Maintenance Cemiplimab for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the experimental immunotherapy agent cemiplimab-rwlc when given after completion of chemotherapy and radiation treatment and determine if it will improve progression free survival and cure…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, HNSCC, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT04831450
- Testing
- Cemiplimab-Rwlc
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A Feasibility Study On Continuous Adaptive [18f]Fdg-Pet-Guided Radiotherapy For Head and Neck Cancer
Treatment adaptation to biological and anatomical changes occurring during treatment can increase the chance of cure at minimized radiation-induced toxicity in head and neck cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01208883
- Testing
- repetitive per-treatment [18F]FDG-PET for treatment adaptation
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
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
Salivary Gland Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Salivary Gland Cancer
Phase I Study of IMRT and Molecular-Image Guided Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Advanced HNSCC
RATIONALE: Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Conditions
- Salivary Gland Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Salivary Gland Cancer, Stage II Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Stage II Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT01283178
- Testing
- intensity-modulated radiation therapy, cisplatin, image-guided adaptive radiation therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Electroacupuncture in Treating Chronic Dry Mouth Caused By Radiation Therapy in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Electroacupuncture may help relieve chronic dry mouth caused by radiation therapy. It is not yet known whether electroacupuncture is more effective than a placebo in treating chronic dry mouth caused by radiation…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00623129
- Testing
- questionnaire administration, electroacupuncture therapy, management of therapy complications
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Insular Thyroid Cancer
Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This phase I trial is studying the side effects of gefitinib in treating patients with metastatic or unresectable head and neck cancer or non-small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Insular Thyroid Cancer, Metastatic Parathyroid Cancer, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT00068497
- Testing
- gefitinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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
Head and Neck Cancer, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications
Transoral Robotic Surgery or Standard Surgery in Treating Patients With Benign or Malignant Tumors of the Larynx and Pharynx
RATIONALE: Transoral robotic surgery may make it easier to find and remove benign or malignant tumors of the larynx and pharynx and cause less damage to normal tissue.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Precancerous Condition
- Trial name
- NCT00918762
- Testing
- assessment of therapy complications, diagnostic endoscopic surgery, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute