Head and Neck Cancer
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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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FDA approval · 2017-01-19FDA Approved: CISPLATIN — Supplemental Application (WG Critical Care, LLC)
The FDA approved a supplemental application for cisplatin submitted by WG Critical Care, LLC.
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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 research · 2017-01-18Clinical Trial Update: Electrochemotherapy on Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
This document reports a phase 2 clinical trial of electrochemotherapy for head and neck cancer, with the current status listed as unknown. S…
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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 research · 2017-01-10Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Oral L-Glutamine in Head and Neck Cancer Patients During Radiotherapy [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating the effects of oral L-glutamine in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
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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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FDA approval · 2017-01-06FDA Approved: FLUOROURACIL — Supplemental Application (Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC)
The FDA approved a supplemental application for Fluorouracil from Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-01-06Clinical Trial Update: Creation of the BioBank, Early Detection and Discovery Biomarkers
This completed clinical trial update describes the creation of a BioBank to support discovery of early-detection biomarkers for pancreatic c…
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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 research · 2017-01-05Clinical Trial Update: Multicenter Phase II Study of Sentinel Node Detection in Squamous Cell Carcinoma T1-T2N0 of the Oropharynx Treated With Radiotherapy and Larynx Treated by Surgery, Laser or Robot [Phase 2]
Phase II multicenter trial evaluating sentinel node detection in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (T1-T2N0) treated with radiotherapy a…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-01-04Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage II Cancer of the Vocal Cord [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial evaluating radiation therapy for stage II vocal cord cancer has completed.
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FDA approval · 2016-12-27FDA Approved: FLUOROURACIL — Supplemental Application (Eugia US LLC)
FDA approved a supplemental application for Fluorouracil (5-fluorouracil) from Eugia US LLC.
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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 research · 2016-12-15Clinical Trial Update: Mucin Glycosylating Enzymes in Head and Neck Cancers
Clinical trial update from National Taiwan University Hospital on mucin glycosylating enzymes in head and neck cancer; current status is unk…
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FDA approval · 2016-12-14FDA Approved: FLUOROURACIL — Supplemental Application (Eugia US LLC)
The FDA has approved a supplemental application for Fluorouracil from Eugia US LLC, formalizing an update to the product under the ANDA path…