Head and Neck Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-23Clinical Trial Update: Docetaxel + Cetuximab + Concurrent Re-Irradiation (Intensity - Modulated Radiation Therapy, IMRT) for Patients With Locoregionally Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating docetaxel + cetuximab with concurrent IMRT for locoregionally recurrent head and neck cancer; results have been pos…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-21Clinical Trial Update: Goal Directed Fluid Therapy in Free Flap Reconstructive Surgery [NA]
This clinical trial update reports the completion of a study evaluating goal-directed fluid therapy in free flap reconstructive surgery for …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-14Clinical Trial Update: LUX-Head&Neck 1: A Phase III Trial of Afatinib (BIBW2992) Versus Methotrexate for the Treatment of Recurrent and/or Metastatic (R/M) Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer After Platinum Based Chemotherapy [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial comparing afatinib to methotrexate for recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after platinum therapy; stud…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-08Clinical Trial Update: Assessment of Early Genetic Changes in Smokers
The clinical trial assessing early genetic changes in smokers related to head and neck cancer has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-04-07Clinical Trial Update: A Smoking, Alcohol, and Depression Intervention for Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
The registry entry notes a completed clinical trial evaluating a smoking, alcohol, and depression intervention for head and neck cancer; no …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-30Clinical Trial Update: Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Head & Neck Cancer Patients [NA]
This entry notes the completed status of a clinical trial evaluating adaptive radiation therapy for head and neck cancer patients.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-17Clinical Trial Update: Intranasal Transmucosal Fentanyl Pectin for Breakthrough Cancer Pain in Radiation-induced Oropharyngeal Mucositis
A completed clinical trial (NCT02050503) evaluating intranasal transmucosal fentanyl pectin for breakthrough cancer pain in radiation-induce…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-17Clinical Trial Update: Pre-treatment Exercises Versus Post-treatment Exercises for Dysphagia [NA]
A completed clinical trial comparing pre-treatment exercises to post-treatment exercises for dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-13Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Tomotherapy on Xerostomia and Quality of Life of Patients With Cancer of the Upper Aero-digestive Tract [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating tomotherapy for reducing xerostomia and improving quality of life in head and neck cancer patients has been termi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-10Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Omega-3 Supplements on the Prevention of Cachexia in Head and Neck Cancer Treated With Radio(Chemo)Therapy [Phase 2, Phase 3]
A Phase 2/3 clinical trial evaluating omega-3 fatty acid supplements to prevent cachexia in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing ra…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-06Clinical Trial Update: Use of Computer-based Patient-reported Data to Assess Long Term and Late Effects of Head and Neck Cancer at the Point-of-care [NA]
This clinical trial update describes a Danish Cancer Society-sponsored study that uses computer-based patient-reported data to assess long-t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-10Clinical Trial Update: Symptom Burden in Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This clinical trial update reports results from a Phase 1/2 study on symptom burden in head and neck cancer, which was terminated and had re…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-04Clinical Trial Update: Phase I Study of LBH589 & Erlotinib for Advanced Aerodigestive Tract Cancers [Phase 1]
This document reports a Phase I study evaluating LBH589 (panobinostat) in combination with erlotinib for advanced aerodigestive tract cancer…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-03Clinical Trial Update: Valproic Acid (Depakote ER) in Patients With Advanced Thyroid Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of valproic acid (Depakote ER) in patients with advanced head and neck cancer was terminated; results have been posted.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-02-02Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound Hyperthermia Combined With Chemotherapy on Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update evaluating the efficacy and safety of combining ultrasound hyperthermia with chemotherapy for oral and maxillo…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-01-27Clinical Trial Update: Metformin Plus Paclitaxel for Metastatic or Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating metformin in combination with paclitaxel for metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-01-19Clinical Trial Update: Ph II Long Term/Low Dose Xeloda in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Surgery, Radiation & or Chemo [Phase 2]
Phase II long-term/low-dose Xeloda (capecitabine) trial in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after surgery and/or radiation/chemo comple…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-01-05Clinical Trial Update: Lapatinib Versus Placebo Given Concurrently With Cisplatin And Radiotherapy In Patients With Unresected Head And Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating lapatinib versus placebo with cisplatin and radiotherapy in unresected head and neck cancer has completed enrollm…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-12-31Clinical Trial Update: Customized Headrest or Standard Headrest in Holding Patients Still While Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating customized headrests versus standard headrests to immobilize patients during radiation therapy for head …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-12-09Clinical Trial Update: Assessment of Cellular Proliferation in Tumors by Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Using [18F]ISO-1 [Phase 1]
Phase 1 clinical trial update evaluating tumor cellular proliferation using the PET radiotracer [18F]ISO-1 in patients with breast cancer, h…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-12-05Clinical Trial Update: Incidence and Patterns of Nausea/Vomiting With Combined Chemotherapy and Radiation
This completed clinical trial updates the incidence and patterns of nausea and vomiting in patients treated with combined chemotherapy and r…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-12-05Clinical Trial Update: Intra-arterial Versus Intravenous Cisplatin, Combined With Radiation, for Oral Cavity and Oropharynx Cancer [EARLY_Phase 1]
An early-phase trial comparing intra-arterial versus intravenous cisplatin with radiation for oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers was term…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-12-04Clinical Trial Update: A Study of Carboplatin, Cetuximab and RAD001 in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A Phase 1/2 study assessed the combination of carboplatin, cetuximab, and RAD001 (everolimus) in advanced head and neck cancer and has compl…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-12-02Clinical Trial Update: Everolimus in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Thyroid Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of everolimus in locally advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-11-21Clinical Trial Update: Cisplatin and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IV Cancer of the Head and Neck [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating cisplatin combined with radiation therapy for stage IV head and neck cancer has completed.