Clinical trials: Toxicity Radiation
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
Radiation Toxicity
Normal Tissue Oxygenation Following Radiotherapy
This study involves women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer, and have had a lumpectomy with radiation treatments completed in the past year.
- Trial name
- NCT00677040
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Essentia Health
Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Rituximab, Methotrexate, Vincristine Sulfate, Procarbazine Hydrochloride, and Cytarabine With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them.
- Conditions
- Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Lymphoma, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01399372
- Testing
- Rituximab, Cytarabine, Methotrexate
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Adenocarcinoma
Pilot Trial Evaluating Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy With Integrated Boost for Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer (RAD 1203)
This study will investigate the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of giving a higher dose to the part of the prostate which contains the cancer while giving a standard radiation dose to the entire prostate.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Prostate Adenocarcinoma, Radiation Toxicity, Sexual Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT01856855
- Testing
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy with Integrated Boost
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- John Fiveash, MD
Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer
Stereotactic Radiosurgery or Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Brain Metastases That Have Been Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Stereotactic radiosurgery may be able to send x-rays directly to the tumor and cause less damage to normal tissue. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Cognitive/Functional Effects, Metastatic Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01372774
- Testing
- stereotactic radiosurgery, whole-brain radiation therapy
- Where
- 37 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Osteosarcoma in Children, Radiation Toxicity
Phase I Clinical Trial of GRID Therapy in Pediatric Osteosarcoma of the Extremity
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the toxicity profile of GRID therapy using dose levels of 10Gy, 15 Gy and 20Gy in pediatric osteosarcoma of the extremity.
- Trial name
- NCT03139318
- Testing
- GRID radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Lung Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
High-Dose or Standard-Dose Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy With or Without Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as paclitaxel, carboplatin work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by…
- Trial name
- NCT00533949
- Testing
- Cetuximab, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel
- Where
- 213 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 544 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer
Standard Versus Intensity-Modulated Pelvic Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Endometrial or Cervical Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays and other types of radiation to kill tumor cells. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause…
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Gastrointestinal Complications, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- NCT01672892
- Testing
- Standard radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 137 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 289 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Prostate Cancer, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment
Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Prostate Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to normal…
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment, Radiation Toxicity, Sexual Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT01434290
- Testing
- 36.25 Gy IMRT, 51.6 Gy IMRT
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 255 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Esophageal, Toxicity
MnSOD (Esophageal Protectant) to Prevent Esophagitis During Radiation/Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
This is a Phase I-II study evaluating the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of swallowed MnSOD plasmid/liposome (PL) transgene given as protection against radiation-induced esophagitis during concurrent paclitaxel and carboplatin…
- Trial name
- MnSOD (NCT00618917)
- Testing
- Manganese Superoxide Dismutase Plasmid Liposome, carboplatin, paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Joel Greenberger
Male Erectile Disorder, Prostate Cancer
L-Arginine Supplementation With or Without Enzyme Inhibitors Treating Erectile Function of Prostate Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: L-arginine supplements may improve the quality of life and erectile function in men who are prostate cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Male Erectile Disorder, Prostate Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01105130
- Testing
- Oral L-Arginine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 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
Lymphedema, Musculoskeletal Complications
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Shoulder, Arm, Hip, or Leg
RATIONALE: Image-guided radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Specialized radiation therapy that delivers a lower dose of radiation directly to the tumor may kill more tumor cells and cause less damage to…
- Conditions
- Lymphedema, Musculoskeletal Complications, Radiation Fibrosis, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00589121
- Testing
- Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Surgery
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
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
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Donepezil in Treating Young Patients With Primary Brain Tumors Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Brain
RATIONALE: Donepezil may decrease the side effects caused by radiation therapy to the brain. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well donepezil works in treating young patients with primary brain tumors previously…
- Conditions
- Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Long-term Effects Secondary to Cancer Therapy in Children, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00452868
- Testing
- Donepezil
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Complications of Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Reducing Mouth Dryness in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy in different ways may cause less damage to normal tissue, prevent or lessen mouth dryness, and may help patients live more…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Complications of Radiation Therapy, Radiation Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00057785
- Testing
- cisplatin, fluorouracil, Intensity modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Breast Cancer, Dermatologic Complications
Mometasone Furoate in Preventing Radiation Dermatitis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Breast or Chest Wall for Invasive Breast Cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
RATIONALE: Steroid therapy, such as mometasone furoate, may prevent radiation dermatitis caused by radiation therapy. It is not yet known whether mometasone furoate is more effective than a placebo in preventing radiation…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Dermatologic Complications, Radiation Toxicity, Skin Reactions Secondary to Radiation Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT00438659
- Testing
- mometasone furoate
- Where
- 189 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- North Central Cancer Treatment Group
Radiation Toxicity, Recurrent Breast Cancer
Alkaline Water in Reducing Skin Toxicity in Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
This phase II trial is studying how well alkaline water works in reducing skin toxicity in women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Radiation Toxicity, Recurrent Breast Cancer, Stage I Breast Cancer, Stage II Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01487954
- Testing
- alkaline water, distilled water, external beam radiation therapy (EBRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cervical Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin With or Without Amifostine for Patients With Stage IIIB or IVA Cervical Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, 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
- NCT00012012
- Testing
- Amifostine trihydrate, Cisplatin, Intracavitary brachytherapy
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group