Head and Neck Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-27Clinical Trial Update: Title XELOX FOR SALIVARY GLAND CANCERS [Phase 2]
Phase 2 study of the XELOX regimen (capecitabine plus oxaliplatin) for salivary gland cancers and head and neck cancer has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-23Clinical Trial Update: A Study of Dasatinib, Cetuximab and Radiation With or Without Cisplatin in HNSCC [Phase 1]
Phase 1 study evaluating dasatinib, cetuximab, and radiation with or without cisplatin in head and neck cancer; trial terminated with result…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-31Clinical Trial Update: Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) Combined With Cetuximab in the Treatment of Locally Recurred Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A Phase 1/2 trial evaluating boron neutron capture therapy combined with cetuximab for locally recurrent head and neck cancer has been termi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-30Clinical Trial Update: PET With [18F]HX4 in Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
This completed clinical trial evaluated PET imaging with the radiotracer [18F]HX4 in head and neck cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-27Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy of Trans-tympanic Injections of a Sodium Thiosulfate Gel to Prevent Cisplatin-induced Ototoxicity [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating trans-tympanic injections of a sodium thiosulfate gel to prevent cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in patients…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-20Clinical Trial Update: High-dose ICE With Amifostine [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating high-dose ICE chemotherapy with Amifostine has completed accrual and results are reported for multiple solid tumors…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-19Clinical Trial Update: Gemcitabine in Treating Patients With Advanced Salivary Gland Cancer That Cannot Be Removed During Surgery [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of gemcitabine for advanced, unresectable salivary gland cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-19Clinical Trial Update: Rapamycin Therapy in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This document reports a completed Phase 1/2 clinical trial of rapamycin therapy for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, with results post…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-18Clinical Trial Update: Megestrol Acetate Against Cancer-related Critical Body Weight Loss in Patients With H&N Cancer Who Receiving CCRT [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating megestrol acetate for cancer-related weight loss in head and neck cancer patients receiving concurrent che…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-12Clinical Trial Update: Study of Personalized Sterile Humidification Device for Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluated a personalized sterile humidification device to reduce mucositis in head and neck cancer patients. The …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-09Clinical Trial Update: A Phase 1 Study of Mixed Bacteria Vaccine (MBV) in Patients With Tumors Expressing NY-ESO-1 Antigen [Phase 1]
Phase 1 study of a mixed bacteria vaccine (MBV) targeting NY-ESO-1 tissue expression in various tumors; completed with posted results.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-06Clinical Trial Update: Diet Intervention, Head and Neck Cancer, Feasibility [NA]
This clinical trial update reports the completion of a feasibility study examining a diet intervention in head and neck cancer. The study wa…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-20Clinical Trial Update: Can a Person-centred-care Intervention Improve Health-related Quality of Life in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
The study has completed and assessed a person-centred-care intervention intended to improve health-related quality of life in patients with …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-16Clinical Trial Update: A Study of Palifermin for the Reduction of Oral Mucositis in Subjects With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating palifermin for reducing oral mucositis in patients with advanced head and neck cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-15Clinical Trial Update: Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine in Treating Patients With Relapsed or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluates the combination of oxaliplatin and capecitabine in patients with relapsed or metastatic head and neck cancer and t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-15Clinical Trial Update: Fluconazole in Preventing Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2, Phase 3]
Clinical trial update reports completed Phase 2/3 evaluations of fluconazole to prevent mucositis in patients undergoing radiation therapy f…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-15Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy, Combination Chemotherapy, and Amifostine in Treating Patients With Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A Phase 1/2 trial evaluated radiation therapy with combination chemotherapy and amifostine for head and neck cancer; the study has completed…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-14Clinical Trial Update: Acceptability of Less Harmful Alternatives to Cigarettes [NA]
This completed clinical trial posted results in 2016 evaluating the acceptability of less harmful alternatives to cigarettes across multiple…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-13Clinical Trial Update: Apatinib for Advanced Non-squamous Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update investigating apatinib for advanced non-squamous head and neck cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-29Clinical Trial Update: DAHANCA 25A: Resistance Training and Dietary Supplements as Intervention for Regaining Muscle Mass Following Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients [NA]
This update reports on the completed DAHANCA 25A trial evaluating resistance training and dietary supplements to help regain muscle mass aft…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-28Clinical Trial Update: Pharmacogenomic Study in Patients of Lung, Colorectal and Head/Neck Cancers Receiving Chemotherapy
A completed pharmacogenomic study evaluating chemotherapy response in patients with lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and head and neck cancer…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-25Clinical Trial Update: DAHANCA 19: The Importance of the EGFr-inhibitor Zalutumumab for the Outcome After Curative Radiotherapy for HNSCC [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial DAHANCA 19 evaluates the EGFR inhibitor zalutumumab for outcomes after curative radiotherapy in head and neck cancer. The docu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-22Clinical Trial Update: Adjuvant Cetuximab and Chemoradiotherapy Using Either Cisplatin or Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Resected Stage III or Stage IV Squamous Cell Carcinoma or Lymphoepithelioma of the Head and Neck [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating adjuvant cetuximab with chemoradiotherapy using either cisplatin or docetaxel in resected stage III/IV head and nec…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-03Clinical Trial Update: Assessing the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System for Surgery of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract [NA]
Stanford University sponsored a terminated clinical trial evaluating the da Vinci robotic surgical system for surgery of the upper aerodiges…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-11-02Clinical Trial Update: Determine if Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) Values Can Differentiate Tumors From Normal Tissue [EARLY_Phase 1]
An early Phase 1 trial evaluating whether Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) MRI values can differentiate brain tumors from normal brain t…