Head and Neck Cancer
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-03-12Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy and Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
A clinical trial evaluating radiation therapy with cetuximab for recurrent head and neck cancer was terminated, with results posted in March…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-03-06Clinical Trial Update: A Study of Palifermin for the Reduction of Oral Mucositis in Patients With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Postoperative Radiotherapy and Concurrent Chemotherapy [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A Phase 1/2 study evaluated palifermin for reducing oral mucositis in locally advanced head and neck cancer patients undergoing postoperativ…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-27Clinical Trial Update: Incidence and Risk Factors of Refeeding Syndrome
Completed study evaluating the incidence of refeeding syndrome and associated risk factors in patients with head and neck cancer. It summari…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-02-24Clinical Trial Update: Genetic Analysis in Diagnosing Thyroid Cancer in Patients With Thyroid Nodules [NA]
This clinical trial investigates genetic analysis to improve diagnosis of thyroid cancer in patients with thyroid nodules; the study status …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-02-24Clinical Trial Update: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study Looking at the Difference in Carotid Intima-medial Thickness Between Irradiated and Unirradiated Carotid Arteries in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
This clinical trial investigates differences in carotid intima-media thickness between irradiated and unirradiated carotid arteries in patie…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-21Clinical Trial Update: Phase II Study of Whole or Partial Parotid Sparing Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy in Patients With Head and Neck Cancers
Phase II study evaluating whole or partial parotid-sparing intensity-modulated radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer; the curre…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-14Clinical Trial Update: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Escitalopram to Prevent Depression in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Treatment [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluating escitalopram for preventing depression in head and neck cancer patients undergoing treatment; completed with result…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-12Clinical Trial Update: A Cross-sectional Study Looking at the Effect of Radiotherapy on Carotid Intima-medial Thickness in Head and Neck Cancer
Completed cross-sectional study assessing how radiotherapy influences carotid intima-media thickness in head and neck cancer patients.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-11Clinical Trial Update: Study Of Adjuvant Lapatinib In High-Risk Head And Neck Cancer Subjects After Surgery [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial update for adjuvant lapatinib after surgery in high-risk head and neck cancer; the study is completed and results have been po…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-05Clinical Trial Update: Oral Cancer Screening Among Nursing Home Dentists in Ohio
This document reports the completion of a clinical trial evaluating oral cancer screening conducted by nursing home dentists in Ohio.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-02-04Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of the Role of Prostaglandins in Radiation-induced Mucositis
A completed clinical trial conducted at the University of Vermont evaluated the role of prostaglandins in radiation-induced mucositis in hea…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-31Clinical Trial Update: Salivary Gland Surgery Before Radiation Therapy in Preventing Radiation-Caused Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluated whether salivary gland–sparing surgery performed before radiation reduces radiation-induced xerostomia in patients…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-31Clinical Trial Update: Pilot Study of Cetuximab and the Hedgehog Inhibitor IPI-926 in Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 1]
This document reports the completion of a Phase 1 pilot study evaluating the combination of cetuximab with the Hedgehog pathway inhibitor IP…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-29Clinical Trial Update: A New Oral salIvary equivAlent Compared to Two moisturizinG Mouth sprAys in Patients With xeRostomiA: NIAGARA Study [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 NIAGARA trial comparing a new oral salivary substitute with two moisturizing mouth sprays in xerostomia due to head and neck cance…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-24Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Larynx [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy for advanced laryngeal cancer; the study status is completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-24Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Head and Neck Cancer That Has Been Removed During Surgery [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial update evaluating radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy for head and neck cancer that has been surgically re…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-24Clinical Trial Update: Fractionated Radiation Therapy in Treating Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial update on fractionated radiation therapy for advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck; the study status …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-23Clinical Trial Update: Adjuvant Cetuximab and Chemoradiation in Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of adjuvant cetuximab with chemoradiation in head and neck cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-23Clinical Trial Update: Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiotherapy as Induction Therapy in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial update of induction therapy with paclitaxel, carboplatin, and radiotherapy for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell ca…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-17Clinical Trial Update: A Study of Chemoradiotherapy for Intermediate Stage/Selected Stage IV Cancers of the Head and Neck [Phase 2]
This Clinical Trial Update reports the completion of a Phase 2 study evaluating chemoradiotherapy for intermediate-stage and selected Stage …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2014-01-13Clinical Trial Update: Pilot Study for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 pilot trial for locally advanced head and neck cancer has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2014-01-10Clinical Trial Update: AP5346 or Oxaliplatin in Treating Patients With Metastatic and/or Unresectable Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer [NA]
A clinical trial update notes UC San Diego is investigating AP5346 or oxaliplatin for metastatic and/or unresectable recurrent head and neck…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-07Clinical Trial Update: Study to Assess Safety and Tolerability of AG013 in Oral Mucositis in Subjects Receiving Induction Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Cancers of the Head and Neck [Phase 1]
A completed Phase 1 study assessing the safety and tolerability of AG013 in oral mucositis in patients receiving induction chemotherapy for …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-06Clinical Trial Update: Combination Chemotherapy Plus Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Previously Untreated Advanced Cancer of the Mouth, Pharynx, or Larynx [Phase 2]
This clinical trial update reports on a Phase 2 study evaluating the combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in patients with prev…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-01-06Clinical Trial Update: Rosiglitazone in Treating Patients With Locoregionally Extensive or Metastatic Thyroid Cancer [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating rosiglitazone for locoregionally extensive or metastatic thyroid cancer is described. The sponsor is Uni…