Clinical trials: Induction Chemotherapy
Head and Neck Cancer, Precancerous Condition
Induction Chemotherapy Followed By Cetuximab and Radiation in HPV-Associated Resectable Stage III/IV Oropharynx Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel and 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
- NCT01084083
- Testing
- cetuximab, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Paclitaxel
- Where
- 121 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Ph 2 Study of TAS-102 / Bevacizumab Maintenance Therapy Post Induction Chemotherapy in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Phase II study of TAS-102 plus bevacizumab switch maintenance therapy in patients with mCRC
- Trial name
- ALEXANDRIA (NCT02654639)
- Testing
- TAS-102, Bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting
Safety of a Three-Day Fosaprepitant Regimen for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric Participants (MK-0517-045)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a 3-day intravenous (IV) fosaprepitant dimeglumine (MK-0517) regimen for the prevention of CINV in pediatric participants scheduled to receive emetogenic…
- Trial name
- NCT04054193
- Testing
- Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine, 5-HT3 antagonist, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Greece and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Gynecologic Cancer
Olanzapine for the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Gynecologic Oncology Patients
The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy of olanzapine as compared to neurokinin-1 receptor antagonists (NK1-RAs) in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients with gynecologic…
- Trial name
- NCT04503668
- Testing
- Ondansetron, Dexamethasone, Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonist (NK1-RA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Cannabis Dependence
An Open-Label Trial of N-Acetylcysteine in Cannabis Dependent Adolescents
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of conducting a trial of N-Acetylcysteine in cannabis dependent adolescents.
- Trial name
- NAC MJ Pilot (NCT00542750)
- Testing
- N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Neurotoxicity, Pain
D-cycloserine in the Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
D-cycloserine may help lessen pain and other symptoms of peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether D-cycloserine is more effective than a placebo in treating peripheral neuropathy caused by…
- Conditions
- Neurotoxicity, Pain, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00301080
- Testing
- D-cycloserine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Breast Cancer, Alopecia
Scalp Cooling to Prevent Chemo-induced Hair Loss
Determine that the Orbis Paxman Hair Loss Prevention System is safe and effective in reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia in woman with breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- SCALP (NCT01986140)
- Testing
- PAXMAN Orbis Scalp Cooler, Control No treatment
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- Julie Nangia
Head and Neck Cancer
Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck cancer can be treated with a less aggressive regimen of radiation therapy and chemotherapy (paclitaxel) after initially receiving…
- Trial name
- NCT01716195
- Testing
- Induction Chemotherapy followed by Response Adapted Chemoradiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Aprepitant for the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)(0869-130)(COMPLETED)
The study will test aprepitant for the prevention of CINV in patients receiving their initial cycle of Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy (MEC).
- Trial name
- NCT00337727
- Testing
- aprepitant, Comparator: ondansetron, Comparator: dexamethasone
- Volunteers
- 848 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chemotherapy-induced Febrile Neutropenia
Prospective Observational Study of Febrile Neutropenia (FN) and Pegfilgrastim Primary Prophylaxis in Breast Cancer and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Patients Receiving High (>20%) FN-risk Chemotherapy
To estimate the incidence of febrile neutropenia in patients with breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma receiving high (> 20%) FN-risk chemotherapy and pegfilgrastim primary prophylaxis.
- Trial name
- NCT02178475
- Where
- 74 sites in Austria, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 943 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Neurotoxicity, Pain
Duloxetine in Treating Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Chemotherapy in Patients With Cancer
RATIONALE: Duloxetine may lessen peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether duloxetine is more effective than a placebo in treating peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Neurotoxicity, Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00489411
- Testing
- duloxetine hydrochloride
- Where
- 475 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 231 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Complications of Bone Marrow Transplant, Hematologic Neoplasms
Study of FOND Versus FOND+O for the Prevention of CINV in Hematology Patients Receiving Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy Regimens
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of olanzapine added to standard triplet therapy (fosaprepitant, ondansetron, and dexamethasone) versus triplet therapy alone in preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea…
- Trial name
- FOND-O (NCT02635984)
- Testing
- Olanzapine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV)
Efficacy and Safety of Fosaprepitant Dimeglumine in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (MK-0517-031)
This study aims to demonstrate that, when given concomitantly with a 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (5-HT3) antagonist and a corticosteroid, a single 150 mg intravenous (IV) dose of fosaprepitant given on Day 1 is superior to the control…
- Trial name
- NCT01594749
- Testing
- Fosaprepitant dimeglumine, Dexamethasone, Ondansetron
- Volunteers
- 1,015 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Safety and Efficacy of Listeria in Combination With Chemotherapy as Front-line Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
This clinical trial will evaluate the safety and immune response of the sequential administration cancer vaccine CRS-207 (with or without cyclophosphamide) followed by standard of care chemotherapy (pemetrexed and cisplatin).
- Trial name
- NCT01675765
- Testing
- Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy, Immunotherapy with cyclophosphamide plus chemotherapy
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Aduro Biotech, Inc.
Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia
Use of Biosimilar Nivestim® to Prevent Chemo-induced Neutropenia. Real Life Study
The aim of this study is to describe in real-life conditions the determinants of use of GCSF (Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor) Nivestim® in primary or secondary prophylaxis and in patients receiving chemotherapy for solid…
- Trial name
- VISTA (NCT02454530)
- Testing
- Nivestim®
- Where
- 92 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,160 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) Patients Undergoing Induction Chemotherapy
Fatigue, reduced quality of life and declines in physical function are common in patients undergoing chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
- Trial name
- NCT01170598
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell of the Head and Neck
Nab-Paclitaxel and Cisplatin or Nab-paclitaxel as Induction Therapy for Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (HNSCC)
In this trial, the objectives are to determine the efficacy and toxicity of induction chemotherapy (IC) with nab-paclitaxel + cisplatin (Arm 1: AP) and with nab-paclitaxel (Arm 2: A) alone in patients with HNSCC, and to compare…
- Conditions
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell of the Head and Neck, Cancer of Head and Neck, Cancer of the Head and Neck
- Trial name
- APA (NCT02573493)
- Testing
- nab-Paclitaxel, Cisplatin, Cetuximab
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Treatment Outcome
Vortioxetine (Lu AA21004) 10 and 20 mg for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder With Sexual Dysfunction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Vortioxetine (Lu AA21004), once daily (QD), compared with escitalopram on sexual functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT01364649
- Testing
- Vortioxetine, Escitalopram
- Where
- 62 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 447 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Alcoholism
Sertraline Pharmacotherapy for Alcoholism Subtypes
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Sertraline, compared to placebo, is effective in the treatment of alcohol dependence as a function of the subtype of alcoholic patient being treated.
- Trial name
- NCT00368550
- Testing
- Sertraline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy
MC5-A Scrambler Therapy in Reducing Peripheral Neuropathy Caused by Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Scrambler therapy may help relieve pain from peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well MC5-A scrambler therapy works in reducing peripheral neuropathy caused by…
- Trial name
- NCT01290224
- Testing
- scrambler therapy, questionnaire administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic