Clinical trials: Oropharyngeal Disease
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)
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Toripalimab in Combination With Standard Treatment for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Positive Throat Cancer
This is a single-center phase 2 study of to test how well the combination of toripalimab with chemotherapy followed by TORS or risk and response stratified de-escalated (chemo)radiotherapy works in patients with in HPV16+…
- Trial name
- NCT07290621
- Testing
- Toripalimab, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
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
Stage III Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVA Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Reduced-Dose Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies the side effects and how well modestly reduced-dose intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with or without cisplatin works in treating patients with oropharyngeal cancer that has…
- Conditions
- Stage III Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVA Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVB Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IVC Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02254278
- Testing
- Cisplatin, IMRT 6 weeks, IMRT 5 weeks
- Where
- 222 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- NRG Oncology
Head and Neck Cancer
BMS-247550 Plus Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of combining BMS-247550 with cisplatin in treating patients who have metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00057850
- Testing
- cisplatin, ixabepilone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Candidiasis, Oral, HIV Infections
Safety and Effectiveness of Giving L-743,872 to Patients With Thrush That Has Not Been Cured With Fluconazole
The purpose of this study is to see if it is safe and effective to give L-743,872 to patients with thrush, an AIDS-related yeast infection of the mouth, that has not been cured with fluconazole treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00005920
- Testing
- L-743,872
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral Cavity, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx
Photodynamic Therapy Using Temoporfin Before Surgery in Treating Patients With Recurrent Oral Cavity or Oropharyngeal Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies photodynamic therapy using temoporfin before surgery in treating patients with recurrent oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral Cavity, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx, Recurrent Verrucous Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Stage I Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral Cavity
- Trial name
- NCT01718223
- Testing
- photodynamic therapy, therapeutic conventional surgery, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Cancer Head Neck
Single and Combined Modality Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery in Early Oropharyngeal Cancer
Multi-centre retrospective observational cohort study with optional exploratory radiomic study (international) and prospective molecular analysis studies (UK only).
- Trial name
- SCORE (NCT05933889)
- Testing
- Molecular Analysis, Radiomic/ Morphological analysis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer
BI 2536 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: BI 2536 may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying the side effects and how well BI 2536 works in treating patients with…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Melanoma (Skin)
- Trial name
- NCT00526149
- Testing
- BI 2536, high performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Head and Neck Cancer, Thromboembolism
Flavopiridol in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of flavopiridol in treating patients who have…
- Trial name
- NCT00020189
- Testing
- acetylsalicylic acid, alvocidib, clopidogrel bisulfate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
2B or Not 2B? Shoulder Function After Level 2B Neck Dissection: A Randomized Controlled Study
Many types of head and neck cancers will have local spread to the neck. As such selective neck dissection is performed as part of the treatment. The neck is divided into various levels.
- Trial name
- 2BN2B (NCT00765791)
- Testing
- Selective Neck Dissection Excluding Level 2B, Selective Neck Dissection Including Level 2B
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Hypoxia, Esophageal Cancer
COMBO Endoscopy Oropharyngeal Airway in Sedated Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for Obese Patients
Hypoxia represents the prevailing adverse occurrence during the sedation of patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy with propofol. This is particularly true for obese patients, who have a higher incidence of hypoxia.
- Conditions
- Hypoxia, Esophageal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT06804876
- Testing
- the COMBO Endoscopy Oropharyngeal Airway
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang University
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Myofunctional Training for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients After Transoral Robotic Surgery
Background: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSA) is a kind of sleep disorder. The symptoms are intermittent, partial or complete upper airway collapse, seriously impacting oxygen saturation and oxidative stress.
- Trial name
- NCT04876482
- Testing
- transoral robotic surgery, oral appliance, using continuous positive airway pressure
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Head and Neck Cancer
Biomarkers in Tissue Samples From Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer Treated on ECOG-E1395 and ECOG-E3301
RATIONALE: Studying samples of tissue from patients with cancer in the laboratory may help doctors predict how well patients will respond to treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01487733
- Testing
- gene expression analysis, in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry staining method
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
Talactoferrin in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer or Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer
This phase I trial studies how well talactoferrin works in treating patients with relapsed or refractory non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or squamous cell head and neck cancer.
- 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
- NCT01528137
- Testing
- talactoferrin, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
HPV, Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Post-treatment Surveillance in HPV+ Oropharyngeal SCC
In this research study the investigators are examining a blood test to detect HPV DNA in the blood that can possibly detect cancer recurrence earlier than with standard surveillance measures.
- Trial name
- NCT04965792
- Testing
- Screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Head and Neck Cancer
NBTXR3 and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced SCC of the Oral Cavity or Oropharynx
RATIONALE: Cancers of the oral cavity represent 30% of head and neck carcinomas in the western world. The oropharynx is the posterior continuation of the oral cavity and connects with the nasopharynx (above) and laryngopharynx…
- Trial name
- NCT01946867
- Testing
- NBTXR3 activated by IMRT
- Where
- 20 sites in France, Hungary and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Nanobiotix
Hypotension, ENT Disease
Influence of the "Hypotension Probability Index" on Intraoperative and Postoperative Hypotension in ENT- and OM-Surgery
The aim of the project is to investigate whether the use of the HPI can reduce the number and duration of intra- and postoperative hypotension in ventilated patients during and two hours after extensive surgery in the head and…
- Conditions
- Hypotension, ENT Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT04151264
- Testing
- Hypotension probability index (HPI)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Giessen
Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult
Efficacy of Oropharyngeal Exercises for Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Mandibular Advancement Device
Combined treatment with MAD and OE for adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea can significantly (i) improve muscle strength and endurance; (ii) reduce the severity of sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- NCT05717959
- Testing
- Oropharyngeal Exercises
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Caregiver Burden, Alzheimer's Disease
WeCareToFeedDysphagia to Reduce Care-partner Burden Full-scale RCT
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a newly-created website tool, called WeCareToFeedDysphagia, helps to reduce feelings of burden in care partners of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD)…
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Trial name
- NCT07250113
- Testing
- WeCareToFeedDysphagia web tool
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 802 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health