Head and Neck Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-01Clinical Trial Update: Improving Goals of Care Discussion in Advanced Cancer Patients [NA]
Clinical trial update reporting completion and results posting for a study focused on improving goals of care discussions in advanced cancer…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-09-17Clinical Trial Update: Modified Dakin's Solution in Reducing Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating Modified Dakin's Solution to reduce radiation-induced dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiot…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-09-17Clinical Trial Update: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Head and Neck Cancer Pain (HNC) (TENS & HNC) [NA]
Completed clinical trial investigating transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain in head and neck cancer patients; results…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-09-11Clinical Trial Update: Potentiation of Cetuximab by Tregs Depletion With CSA in Advanced Head & Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial investigated whether depleting regulatory T cells with CSA could enhance cetuximab efficacy in advanced head and neck cancer…
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FDA approval · 2019-09-05FDA Approved: DOCETAXEL — Supplemental Application (Mylan Institutional LLC)
FDA approved a supplemental application for docetaxel (docetaxel anhydrous) by Mylan Institutional LLC under ANDA 210072.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-07-18Clinical Trial Update: Induction Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial update on induction chemotherapy for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma; current status unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-07-12Clinical Trial Update: Docetaxel, Cisplatin, and Fluorouracil Followed By Cetuximab and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil followed by cetuximab and radiation therapy in locally advanced head and n…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-07-05Clinical Trial Update: Nab-Paclitaxel, Cetuximab, Cisplatin, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating nab-paclitaxel, cetuximab, cisplatin, and radiation therapy for recurrent head and neck cancer has complet…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-06-24Clinical Trial Update: Activity and Safety Study of BKM120 in Monotherapy in Patient With Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer Recurrent or Progressive [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating BKM120 as monotherapy in metastatic head and neck cancer with recurrent or progressive disease; study status comple…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-06-20Clinical Trial Update: A Study of Chemo +/- Low-dose Radiation as Induction Therapy in SCCHN [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating induction chemo with or without low-dose radiation in head and neck cancer (larynx). Completed with posted results …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-06-05Clinical Trial Update: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of Manuka Honey for Oral Mucositis Due to Radiation Therapy for Cancer [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 randomized trial assessed manuka honey versus placebo for radiotherapy-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer patients; results…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-06-05Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Symbiotic Administration on Intestinal Function of Head and Neck Patients Surgically Treated [NA]
Clinical trial evaluating the impact of synbiotic administration on intestinal function in head and neck cancer patients after surgery, with…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-05-24Clinical Trial Update: TPF Plus Cisplatin and Radiotherapy vs TPF Plus Cetuximab and Radiotherapy to Treat Head and Neck Cancer. [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial comparing TPF plus cisplatin and radiotherapy versus TPF plus cetuximab and radiotherapy for head and neck cancer has comple…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-05-24Clinical Trial Update: The Use of Integra in Coverage of Radial Forearm Free Flap Donor Site Defect [NA]
A terminated clinical trial update on using Integra for coverage of radial forearm free flap donor site defect in head and neck cancer patie…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-05-15Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating radiation therapy with or without cisplatin in advanced head and neck cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-05-14Clinical Trial Update: Dexamethasone for Treatment of Radiation-related Fatigue in Patients Receiving RT for Head-neck and Lung Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating dexamethasone for treating radiation-related fatigue in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer o…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-04-30Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Probiotics in Preventing Oral Mucositis [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the effects of probiotics on preventing oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2019-04-18Clinical Trial Update: An Immuno-therapy Study of Nivolumab in Combination With Experimental Medication BMS-986205 Compared to Standard of Care EXTREME Regimen in First-line Recurrent/Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating nivolumab with BMS-986205 versus EXTREME in first-line recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-04-16Clinical Trial Update: Study of the Combination of Panitumumab With Paclitaxel as First-line Treatment of Subjects With Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluated panitumumab in combination with paclitaxel as first-line therapy for head and neck cancer. The study stat…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-04-11Clinical Trial Update: TPF Plus Radiotherapy and Cetuximab to Avoid Total Laryngectomy in Patients With Larynx Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial update evaluating TPF plus radiotherapy and cetuximab to avoid total laryngectomy in larynx cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-04-09Clinical Trial Update: Elective Mucosal Irradiation in Head-and-Neck Cancer of Unknown Primary [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update on elective mucosal irradiation for head-and-neck cancer of unknown primary.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-04-05Clinical Trial Update: Acetylcysteine Rinse in Reducing Saliva Thickness and Mucositis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating an acetylcysteine rinse to reduce saliva thickness and mucositis in head and neck cancer patients undergoi…
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FDA approval · 2019-04-01FDA Approved: DOCETAXEL — Supplemental Application (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.)
FDA approved a supplemental application for Docetaxel from Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc., authorizing the generic product under the approved…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-03-20Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Oral Vitamin C in Assessing the Severity of Oral Mucositis in Chemoradiation of Head and Neck Cancers [Phase 2, Phase 3]
Phase 2/3 trial evaluating oral vitamin C for severity reduction of oral mucositis in patients undergoing chemoradiation for head and neck c…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-03-20Clinical Trial Update: Response to Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer-Related Lymphedema [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Clinical trial update on intermittent pneumatic compression therapy for head and neck cancer-related lymphedema (Phases 1 and 2) completed w…