Clinical trials: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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
Neoplasms, Head and Neck
Lapatinib Versus Placebo Given Concurrently With Cisplatin And Radiotherapy In Patients With Unresected Head And Neck Cancer
This is a phase II study comparing the effects of lapatinib versus placebo when administered concurrently with cisplatin and radiotherapy followed by 1 year monotherapy with lapatinib or placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT00387127
- Testing
- Lapatinib oral tablets, radiotherapy, cisplatin chemotherapy
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx
Combination Chemotherapy With or Without Erlotinib Hydrochloride in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
This randomized phase II trial studies how well combination chemotherapy with or without erlotinib hydrochloride works in treating patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that has spread to other parts of the…
- Conditions
- Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx, Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
- Trial name
- NCT01064479
- Testing
- Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Docetaxel
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson 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
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
Oral Cavity SCC
Trial of Nivolumab as a Novel Neoadjuvant Pre-Surgical Therapy for Locally Advanced Oral Cavity Cancer
The purpose of this study is to look at the effectiveness of nivolumab in patients with oral cavity cancer (OCC) who are about to undergo surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03021993
- Testing
- Nivolumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Head and Neck Cancer, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Involved Field Elective Volume De-Intensification Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with or without chemotherapy (if given, either cisplatin, cetuximab, or carboplatin-paclitaxel)
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Neoplasms, Oral, Neoplasms, Pharyngeal
- Trial name
- INFIELD (NCT03067610)
- Testing
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, chemotherapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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)
Stage I Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Photodynamic Therapy With HPPH Compared to Standard of Care Surgery in Treating Patients With Oral Cavity Cancer
This randomized phase II clinical trial studies how well photodynamic therapy with HPPH works compared to standard of care surgery in treating patients with oral cavity cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03090412
- Testing
- HPPH, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Photodynamic Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Head and Neck Cancer
A Study of a New Combination and Schedule of Chemotherapy Drugs for the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness and side effects of a new combination and schedule of chemotherapy drugs in the treatment of head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00148122
- Testing
- Docetaxel, Capecitabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Safety and Efficacy Study of Nab®-Paclitaxel With CC-486 or Nab®-Paclitaxel With Durvalumab, and Nab®-Paclitaxel Monotherapy as Second/Third-line Treatment for Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
This is a Phase 2, open-label, multicenter study to assess the efficacy and safety of second/third-line treatment with nab-paclitaxel in combination with the epigenetic modifying therapy of CC-486 or immunotherapy of durvalumab…
- Trial name
- abound2L+ (NCT02250326)
- Testing
- nab-paclitaxel IV, CC-486, Duravalumab
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
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 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)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
A Phase 2 Clinical Trial of the Safety and Effects of IRX-2 in Treating Patients With Operable Head and Neck Cancer
This was a Phase 2a trial to investigate the safety and biological activity of the RIX-2 Regimen in patients with untreated, resectable squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (HNSCC).
- Trial name
- NCT00210470
- Testing
- IRX-2, Cyclophosphamide, Indomethacin
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics, LLC
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
Head and Neck Cancer
Photodynamic Therapy Using Porfimer Sodium in Treating Patients With Recurrent Mouth or Throat Dysplasia or Recurrent In Situ Cancer or Stage I Cancer of the Mouth or Throat
RATIONALE: Photodynamic therapy uses a drug that becomes active when it is exposed to a certain kind of light. When the drug is active, tumor cells are killed.
- Trial name
- NCT00530088
- Testing
- porfimer sodium, Photdynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Head and Neck Cancer
Window Study of Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
This research study is studying nivolumab, an investigational drug, in combination with ipilimumab, also an investigational drug, as a possible treatment for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the oral cavity.
- Trial name
- NCT02919683
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Ipilimumab, Standard of Care Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Helical CT, PET/CT, MRI, and CBCT Alone or in Combination in Predicting Jaw Invasion in Patients With Oral Cancer
This clinical trial studies how well helical computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET)/CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) work alone or in combination in predicting…
- Trial name
- NCT03053960
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography Scan, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Mucositis
Randomized Study of Beet Root in Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
The objective of the current proposal is to determine if concentrated beet root could improve medical treatment compliance as defined by completion of radiotherapy and 3 cycles of chemoradiation without dose reduction, preserve…
- Trial name
- NCT02058849
- Testing
- Beetroot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- David Travis Thomas