Clinical trials: Pharynx Cancer
Head Cancer, Neck Cancer
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Head and Neck Cancer Pain (HNC) (TENS & HNC)
The overall goal of this study is to examine the effect of a single dose of TENS on mucositis pain and function secondary to head and neck radiation therapies.
- Conditions
- Head Cancer, Neck Cancer, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01194466
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Jennifer E. Lee
Head and Neck Cancer, Cancer of the Pharynx
Fluorouracil, Hydroxyurea, Cetuximab and Twice-daily Intensity Radiation Therapy for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
For advanced head and neck cancer, combined radiation and chemotherapy prevents recurrences and for many patients, improves survival.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Cancer of the Pharynx, Cancer of the Larynx, Nose Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00462735
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Hydroxyurea, Fluorouracil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Johnny Kao
Malignant Neoplasms of Ill-defined Secondary and Unspecified Sites, Malignant Neoplasms of Lip Oral Cavity and Pharynx
Utomilumab and ISA101b Vaccination in Patients With HPV-16-Positive Incurable Oropharyngeal Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if utomilumab, when given with ISA101b, is able to shrink or slow the growth of tumors in patients with incurable HPV+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasms of Ill-defined Secondary and Unspecified Sites, Malignant Neoplasms of Lip Oral Cavity and Pharynx, Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03258008
- Testing
- Utomilumab, ISA101b
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Head and Neck Neoplasms
De-intensification of Radiation & Chemotherapy in Low-Risk Human Papillomavirus-related Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Ca
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effectiveness of using lower-intensity radiation and chemotherapy to treat human papillomavirus (HPV) associated low-risk oropharyngeal and/or unknown primary squamous cell…
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT01530997
- Testing
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Cisplatin, Limited surgical evaluation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Human Papillomavirus-Related Carcinoma
A Vaccine (PDS0101) Alone or in Combination With Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Human Papillomavirus-Associated Oropharynx Cancer
This phase I/II trial studies how well PDS0101 alone or in combination with pembrolizumab works to shrink tumor in patients with human papillomavirus-associated oropharynx cancer that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes…
- Conditions
- Clinical Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8, Human Papillomavirus-Related Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Oropharyngeal Carcinoma, Stage IVA Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT05232851
- Testing
- Liposomal HPV-16 E6/E7 Multipeptide Vaccine PDS0101, Pembrolizumab, Computed Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer
Varenicline or Nicotine Patch and Nicotine Gum in Helping Smokers in a Methadone Treatment Program Stop Smoking
RATIONALE: Varenicline, the nicotine patch, and nicotine gum help people stop smoking. It is not yet known whether varenicline is more effective than the nicotine patch given together with nicotine gum in helping smokers quit…
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00790569
- Testing
- nicotine, varenicline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 315 people
- Sponsor
- Butler Hospital
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Head and Neck Neoplasms
P53 Mutational Status and cf HPV DNA for the Management of HPV-associated OPSCC
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate whether genomic based risk-stratification can be used in deciding whether to de-intensify in patients with Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell…
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT03077243
- Testing
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Cisplatin (or alternative), Assessment for surgical evaluation
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cancer Survivor, Dysphagia
Manual Therapy in Treating Fibrosis-Related Late Effect Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
This trial studies how well manual therapy works in treating fibrosis-related late effect dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivor, Dysphagia, Fibrosis, Head and Neck Carcinoma
- Trial name
- MANTLE (NCT03612531)
- Testing
- Manual Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Dysphagia
Clinical Impact of Respiratory-Swallow Training on Refractory Dysphagia in Oropharyngeal Head and Neck Cancer
Veterans following treatment of head and neck cancer can be left with lasting swallowing impairment that may require diet alterations, need for feeding tubes, and risk of pneumonia.
- Trial name
- NCT03377270
- Testing
- Respiratory Swallow Training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer
IPI-549 in Patients With Locally Advanced HPV+ and HPV- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The purpose of this study is to investigate how effective the study drug IPI-549 is against types of cancers. IPI-549 is considered experimental because it is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Carcinoma, Head and Neck Cancer Stage IV
- Trial name
- NCT03795610
- Testing
- IPI-549
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Assuntina G. Sacco, MD
Cervical Cancer, Oropharyngeal Cancer
Immunotherapy Using Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes for Patients With Metastatic Human Papillomavirus-Associated Cancers
Background: The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause a number of cancers, including cervical and throat cancers. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Surgery Branch has developed an experimental therapy that involves taking white…
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer, Oropharyngeal Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Anal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01585428
- Testing
- Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide, Young TIL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Deglutition Disorders, Oropharynx Cancer
Physiological Flow of Liquids in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Pilot Study
This study is part of a larger grant, for which the overall goal is to collect measurements of liquid flow through the oropharynx (i.e., mouth and throat) during swallowing.
- Trial name
- NCT04112940
- Testing
- Starch-based Thickened Liquids, Xanthan-gum Thickened Liquids
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
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
Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma
18F-FPPRGD2 PET/CT or PET/MRI in Predicting Early Response in Patients With Cancer Receiving Anti-Angiogenesis Therapy
The purpose of the study is to conduct research of a new PET radiopharmaceutical in cancer patients. The uptake of the novel radiopharmaceutical 18F-FPPRGD2 will be assessed in study participants with glioblastoma multiforme…
- Conditions
- Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma, Adult Glioblastoma, Adult Gliosarcoma, Male Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01806675
- Testing
- 18F-fludeoxyglucose (18F-FDG), 18F-FPPRGD2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Sanjiv Sam Gambhir
Head and Neck Cancer
Trial of Induction Chemotherapy With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel, Followed by Concurrent Chemotherapy/Radiation Therapy With ZD1839 (IRESSA), 5-FU, Hydroxyurea, and Twice-Daily Radiation, Followed by Adjuvant ZD1839 Monotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced Head & Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to explore the activity of ZD1839 added to concurrent chemoradiotherapy and as adjuvant monotherapy in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01185171
- Testing
- ZD 1839 500mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Proton Radiotherapy With Chemotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Photon beam radiation is the standard type of radiation used to treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Photon beam radiation enters the body and passes through healthy tissue, encounters the tumor and leaves the body through healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT00592501
- Testing
- Proton/Photon Radiotherapy, Cisplatin, Fluorouracil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Head and Neck Neoplasms
De-intensification of Radiation and Chemotherapy for Low-Risk HPV-related Oropharyngeal SCC: Follow-up Study
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effectiveness of using lower-intensity radiation and chemotherapy to treat human papillomavirus (HPV) associated low-risk oropharyngeal and/or unknown primary squamous cell…
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT02281955
- Testing
- Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Cisplatin (or alternative), Assessment for surgical evaluation
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer, Xerostomia
Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ALTENS) or Pilocarpine in Treating Early Dry Mouth in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ALTENS) and pilocarpine may help to relieve chronic xerostomia (dry mouth).
- Trial name
- NCT00656513
- Testing
- Pilocarpine, ALTENS
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Oropharyngeal Neoplasms
Post Operative Adjuvant Therapy De-intensification Trial for Human Papillomavirus-related, p16+ Oropharynx Cancer
This clinical trial studies the intensity of adjuvant ("helper") therapy required in p16 positive oropharynx cancer patients, who have had all known disease removed surgically by a minimally invasive approach, and who have…
- Trial name
- ADEPT (NCT01687413)
- Testing
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Cisplatin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Pembrolizumab in Combination With CRT for LA-SCCHN
This is a single-arm, multi-site, open-label trial of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) used in combination with standard, cisplatin-based, definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with stage III-IVB squamous cell carcinoma of the…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Cavity Cancer, Oropharynx Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02586207
- Testing
- pembrolizumab (MK-3475), Cisplatin, Radiation
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health