Clinical trials: Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer
Physician-Initiated Stop-Smoking Program for Patients Receiving Treatment for Early-Stage Cancer
RATIONALE: Physician-initiated smoking cessation strategies may be effective in getting early-stage cancer patients to quit smoking.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00002520
- Testing
- nicotine, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 434 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Head and Neck Cancer
MRI Mapping in Planning Radiation Therapy to the Base of Skull and Brain in Patients With Nonmetastatic Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as specialized types of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may help in planning radiation therapy that does less damage to normal tissues.
- Trial name
- NCT00984074
- Testing
- blood-oxygen-level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Head and Neck Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects of stereotactic radiosurgery in treating…
- Trial name
- NCT00851253
- Testing
- stereotactic radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Cancer
Capecitabine Combined With Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one chemotherapy drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00010023
- Testing
- capecitabine, cisplatin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Head and Neck Cancer
SU5416 and Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Recurrent, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cancer of the Head and Neck
RATIONALE: SU5416 may stop the growth of head and neck cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00005647
- Testing
- paclitaxel, semaxanib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip
Cetuximab and Everolimus in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Colon Cancer or Head and Neck Cancer
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of cetuximab when given together with everolimus in treating patients with metastatic or recurrent colon cancer or head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip, Recurrent Colon Cancer, Recurrent Esthesioneuroblastoma of the Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT01637194
- Testing
- everolimus, cetuximab, pharmacological study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Interleukin-12 and Trastuzumab in Treating Patients With Cancer That Has High Levels of HER2/Neu
Interleukin-12 may kill tumor cells by stopping blood flow to the tumor and by stimulating a person's white blood cells to kill cancer cells.
- Conditions
- Advanced Adult Primary Liver Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Bone Metastases, Carcinoma of the Appendix
- Trial name
- NCT00004074
- Testing
- recombinant interleukin-12, ABI-007/carboplatin/trastuzumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Recurrent Lymphoepithelioma of the Nasopharynx
Transoral Robotic Surgery in Treating Patients With Benign or Stage I-IV Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is a less invasive type of surgery for head and neck cancer and may have fewer side effects and improve recovery.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Recurrent Lymphoepithelioma of the Nasopharynx, Recurrent Lymphoepithelioma of the Oropharynx, Recurrent Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT01254734
- Testing
- transoral robotic surgery, laboratory biomarker analysis, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Cancer
Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer
RATIONALE: Suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid may stop the growth of cancer cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for cancer cell growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00045006
- Testing
- vorinostat
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer
Studying DNA in Tissue Samples From Caucasian and African-American Cancer Patients Who Received Docetaxel on Clinical Trial CLB-9871
This research trial studies deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in blood samples from Caucasian and African-American cancer patients who received docetaxel on clinical trial CLB-9871.
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01015963
- Testing
- laboratory biomarker analysis
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Anorexia, Cachexia
Megestrol to Limit Weight Loss and Improve Quality of Life in Treating Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Megestrol helps improve appetite. It is not yet known if megestrol is effective in limiting weight loss caused by cancer.
- Conditions
- Anorexia, Cachexia, Head and Neck Cancer, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT00006799
- Testing
- megestrol acetate, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Adult Solid Tumor, Breast Cancer
Docetaxel and St. John's Wort in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. St. John's wort may interfere with the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Adult Solid Tumor, Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Kidney and Urinary Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00041171
- Testing
- Hypericum perforatum, docetaxel
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Head and Neck Cancer
Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Salivary Gland 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 paclitaxel in treating patients with metastatic or…
- Trial name
- NCT00002632
- Testing
- paclitaxel
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
Erlotinib and Cetuximab With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Kidney, Colorectal, Head and Neck, Pancreatic, or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This randomized phase I/II trial studies the side effects, best way to give, and best dose of erlotinib and bevacizumab when given with cetuximab and how well giving erlotinib and cetuximab together with or without bevacizumab…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip, Recurrent Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00101348
- Testing
- erlotinib hydrochloride, cetuximab, bevacizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer Survivorship: Physical and Functional Status
RATIONALE: Early physical therapy may be effective in improving range of motion of the neck and shoulders in head and neck cancer survivors who are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00751816
- Testing
- systemic chemotherapy, survey administration, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Head and Neck Cancer
Combination Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Mouth Cancer
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
- NCT00004901
- Testing
- ethynyluracil, fluorouracil, hydroxyurea
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center
Breast Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
Pemetrexed Disodium and Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells of by stopping them from dividing.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01172028
- Testing
- Taxotere (Docetaxel), Alimta (Pemetrexed)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Head and Neck Cancer
Cisplatin or Carboplatin Combined With Gemcitabine in Locally Advanced, Recurrent, or Metastatic Malignant Salivary Gland Tumor
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, carboplatin, and gemcitabine, work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Giving more than one drug may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00079079
- Testing
- carboplatin, cisplatin, gemcitabine hydrochloride
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- NCIC Clinical Trials Group