Head and Neck Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-09Clinical Trial Update: Trial of Postoperative Radiation, Cisplatin, and Panitumumab in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating postoperative radiation, cisplatin, and panitumumab in locally advanced head and neck cancer completed; results pos…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-09Clinical Trial Update: Quick Diagnostic Program for Head and Neck Cancer
A clinical trial evaluating a Quick Diagnostic Program for head and neck cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-08Clinical Trial Update: EVALUATION OF AMIFOSTINE FOR MUCOSAL AND HEMOPOETIC PROTECTION AND CARBOPLATIN, TAXOL, RADIOTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH HEAD AND NECK CANCER.(GCC 0202) [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating amifostine for mucosal and hematopoietic protection in combination with carboplatin, paclitaxel (Taxol), a…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-08Clinical Trial Update: Frequency of Xerostomia and Their Management in Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Patients After the End of Radiotherapy
This completed clinical trial reports the frequency of xerostomia in upper aerodigestive tract cancer patients after radiotherapy and discus…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-04Clinical Trial Update: Randomized, Open-label Economic and Medical Study on the Lymph Node Management of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity and Oropharynx Tumor Stage 1 or 2, Nodes 0 (T1-T2 N0) Operable [NA]
A completed randomized, open-label study assessing lymph node management strategies for early-stage squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-03Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy of Traditional Persian Medicine Preparation Versus Artificial Saliva for Radiation Induced Xerostomia [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial comparing a Traditional Persian Medicine preparation to artificial saliva for radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck ca…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-25Clinical Trial Update: Dynasplint Therapy for Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating Dynasplint therapy for trismus in head and neck cancer; results were posted in 2016.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-22Clinical Trial Update: Clinical and Pathologic Studies of Patients Undergoing Treatment With EGFR Inhibitors
This clinical trial update reports termination of studies evaluating EGFR inhibitors across multiple cancers, including anal, colon/rectal c…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-18Clinical Trial Update: Pilot Study of AuroLase(tm) Therapy in Refractory and/or Recurrent Tumors of the Head and Neck [NA]
This clinical trial update reports the completion and posted results of a pilot study evaluating AuroLase photothermal therapy for refractor…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-14Clinical Trial Update: Zinc Sulfate in Preventing Loss of Sense of Taste in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating zinc sulfate to prevent loss of taste in patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer has complete…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-14Clinical Trial Update: Docetaxel in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors [Phase 2]
Docetaxel was studied in a Phase 2 trial across multiple solid tumors and has completed the study.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-07-14Clinical Trial Update: Big Data and Models for Personalized Head and Neck Cancer Decision Support (BD2Decide)
Clinical trial update on the BD2Decide project focusing on big data and models for personalized decision support in head and neck cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-13Clinical Trial Update: Capsaicin Lozenges in Treating Patients With Mucositis Caused by Radiation Therapy [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial evaluated capsaicin lozenges for treating mucositis caused by radiation therapy in patients with head and neck cancer; the s…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-13Clinical Trial Update: Pain Management Smartphone Application for Patients With Stage III-IV Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluated a pain management smartphone application for patients with stage III-IV head and neck cancer undergoing…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2016-07-12Clinical Trial Update: Docetaxel and St. John's Wort in Treating Patients With Solid Tumors That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial evaluating docetaxel in combination with St. John's Wort for solid tumors that cannot be removed surgically has been withdra…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-01Clinical Trial Update: Biopsy of Human Tumors for Cancer Stem Cell Characterization: a Feasibility Study
A completed feasibility study evaluating biopsy of human tumors to characterize cancer stem cells in head and neck cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2016-06-23Clinical Trial Update: Feeding Tube in Cancer Patients [NA]
A clinical trial evaluating feeding tube use in head and neck cancer patients has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-06-22Clinical Trial Update: A Phase I Trial of Abraxane, Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil Along With Chemoradiotherapy in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 1]
A Phase I study evaluating a combination of nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) with cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil, and chemoradiotherapy in patients with…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-06-17Clinical Trial Update: Hypoxia Analysis in Head and/or Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update on hypoxia analysis in head and neck cancer; current status of the study is unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-06-14Clinical Trial Update: Optical Imaging of Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
Clinical trial update for optical imaging in head and neck cancer; study terminated with results posted in 2016.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-06-10Clinical Trial Update: Randomized, Double Blind, Efficacy Study of Escitalopram in ENT Cancer Patients Suffering From Emotional Distress [Phase 3]
This completed Phase 3 randomized, double-blind trial evaluated escitalopram for reducing emotional distress in ENT cancer patients.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-06-03Clinical Trial Update: Molecular Imaging-based Dose Escalation in HPV Negative Patients With Locally Advanced SCC of the Oropharynx [NA]
Clinical trial update describing a study on molecular imaging-based dose escalation in HPV-negative locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-05-23Clinical Trial Update: The Physiological Response to Routine Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
Clinical trial update reporting the physiological responses observed in patients undergoing routine surgery for head and neck cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2016-05-23Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Nutrition and Swallowing Function of Head and Neck Cancer Patients During the Course of Treatment
A clinical trial (NCT01184027) investigating the impact of nutrition and swallowing function in head and neck cancer patients during treatme…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-05-18Clinical Trial Update: PET/CT: Role in Detecting Unknown Primary Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating the use of PET/CT imaging to detect unknown primary tumors in patients with head and neck cancer.