Clinical trials: Nasopharyngeal Cancers
Head and Neck Cancer
Bevacizumab, Docetaxel, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as bevacizumab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00281840
- Testing
- bevacizumab, docetaxel, conventional surgery
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Ph II Long Term/Low Dose Xeloda in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Surgery, Radiation & or Chemo
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as capecitabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00258310
- Testing
- capecitabine, Surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Tumors
This study will evaluate the local control rates as well as acute and late toxicity rates of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for the treatment of benign and malignant head and neck tumors.
- Conditions
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Cancer, Head and Neck Sarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT01344356
- Testing
- stereotactic body radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Mercy Research
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Pembrolizumab and Vorinostat in Treating Patients With Recurrent Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer or Salivary Gland Cancer That Is Metastatic and/or Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects of pembrolizumab and vorinostat in treating patients with squamous cell head and neck cancer or salivary gland cancer that has come back, has spread to other places in the body…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Nasopharynx Carcinoma, Recurrent Salivary Gland Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02538510
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pembrolizumab, Vorinostat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
Saracatinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
This phase II trial is studying the how well saracatinib works in treating patients with metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx
- Trial name
- NCT00513435
- Testing
- saracatinib, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Mucositis, Oral Complications
Acetylcysteine Rinse in Reducing Saliva Thickness and Mucositis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies whether acetylcysteine oral rinse will lessen saliva thickness and painful mouth sores in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Mucositis, Oral Complications, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip
- Trial name
- NCT02123511
- Testing
- acetylcysteine, quality-of-life assessment, questionnaire administration
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
Recurrent Lymphoepithelioma of the Nasopharynx, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx
Pazopanib Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Stage IV or Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Cancer
This phase II trial studies the side effects and how well pazopanib hydrochloride works in treating patients with stage IV or recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Lymphoepithelioma of the Nasopharynx, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx, Stage IV Lymphoepithelioma of the Nasopharynx, Stage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nasopharynx
- Trial name
- NCT00454142
- Testing
- pazopanib hydrochloride, pharmacological study, computed tomography
- Where
- 3 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Dysphagia, Head and Neck Cancer
Chemo/XRT +/- Amifostine to Assess Outcomes Related to Xerostomia, Mucositis, & Dysphagia
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. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00503776
- Testing
- exercise intervention, amifostine trihydrate, therapeutic dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis
Doxepin Hydrochloride in Treating Oral Mucositis Pain in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Doxepin hydrochloride may be an effective treatment for oral mucositis pain in patients undergoing radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis, Oral Complications of Radiation Therapy, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01156142
- Testing
- doxepin hydrochloride
- Where
- 120 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Carcinomas, Squamous Cell, Dysphagia
A Pilot Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Dysphagia
The current standard of care for advanced HNC is concurrent chemoradiation therapy (CRT), which has led to increased survival rates, but with significant acute and long-term toxicities.
- Trial name
- NCT00797732
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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)
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
NBI to Detect Post-RT Mucosal Residual NPC
NBI has been proven to be a useful tool to detect early NPC, but they were few studies concerning the detection of post-radiotherapy mucosal residual NPC using NBI system
- Trial name
- NCT02584790
- Testing
- Laryngoscope with NBI system
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer
Counseling and Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Helping Adult Smokers Quit Smoking
RATIONALE: Stop-smoking plans, including counseling and nicotine replacement therapy, may help smokers quit smoking. It is not yet known whether counseling and the nicotine lozenge is more effective than counseling and the…
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00365508
- Testing
- nicotine lozenge, nicotine patch
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 642 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Radiation-Induced Xerostomia, Head and Neck Cancer
Trial of Acupuncture for Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer
This study is being done to find out what effects, good and/or bad, acupuncture has on participants and their xerostomia caused by radiation therapy for the treatment of the cancer.
- Conditions
- Radiation-Induced Xerostomia, Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation
- Trial name
- ACUPUNCTURE (NCT02589938)
- Testing
- Standard Oral Hygiene, Standard Oral Hygiene + True Acupuncture
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Recurrent or Metastatic NPC
The Efficacy and Safety Study of TORIPALIMAB INJECTION Combined With Chemotherapy for Nasophapyngeal Cancer
This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center, double blinded, Phase III study to determine the efficacy and safety of TORIPALIMAB INJECTIO（JS001） in combination with gemcitabine/cisplatin compared with placebo in…
- Trial name
- NCT03581786
- Testing
- TORIPALIMAB INJECTION(JS001 ) combine with chemotherapy
- Where
- 32 sites in China, Singapore and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 289 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd.
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Phase 1/2a Study of VK-2019 in Patients With Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)-Positive Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
VK-2019-001 is a 1/2a trial of the oral EBNA-1 targeting agent VK-2019 in patients with EBV-positive recurrent or metastatic NPC to determine the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) and Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D), as well as to…
- Trial name
- NCT03682055
- Testing
- VK-2019
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, China and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Cullinan Therapeutics Inc.
Advanced Cancer
Dose Escalation and Expansion Study of FLX475 Monotherapy and in Combination With Pembrolizumab
This clinical trial is a Phase 1/2, open-label, sequential-group, dose-escalation and cohort expansion study to determine the safety and preliminary anti-tumor activity of FLX475 as monotherapy and in combination with…
- Trial name
- NCT03674567
- Testing
- FLX475 (tivumecirnon), pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®)
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 323 people
- Sponsor
- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc., a member of the GSK plc group of companies
Hodgkin Disease, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Most Closely Matched 3rd Party Rapidly Generated LMP, BARF1 And EBNA1 Specific CTL, EBV-Positive Lymphoma (MABEL)
The subject has a type of cancer or lymph gland disease associated with a virus called Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), which has come back, is at risk of coming back, or has not gone away after standard treatments.
- Conditions
- Hodgkin Disease, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Severe Chronic Active Epstein Barr Virus, T/NK-lymphoproliferative Disease
- Trial name
- MABEL (NCT02287311)
- Testing
- MABEL CTLs, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine