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Filter by:This first-in-human, open-label, multicenter, Phase Ia/Ib, adaptive, multiple ascending-dose study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and preliminary anti-tumor activity of RO6874281 as a single agent (Part A) or in combination with trastuzumab or cetuximab (Part B or C).
In this trial, the objectives are to determine the efficacy and toxicity of induction chemotherapy (IC) with nab-paclitaxel + cisplatin (Arm 1: AP) and with nab-paclitaxel (Arm 2: A) alone in patients with HNSCC, and to compare these data to nab-paclitaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU (APF). The investigators also hypothesize that the high anti-tumor efficacy of nab-paclitaxel in HNSCC is due to the upregulation of macropinocytosis, a result of the frequent presence of Ras and PI3K (and epidermal growth factor receptor -EGFR) activation in this cancer. Amendment to Add Arm 3: In this amendment, the investigators retain the AP + concurrent chemoradiation therapy (CRT) backbone but de-escalate the dose of radiation therapy (RT) from 70 Gy to 42 Gy. The investigators also plan to administer one dose (vs three) of cisplatin during RT. This novel treatment approach will be evaluated in patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) (Arm 3), a sub-group with a very favorable prognosis.
The aim of the study is to identify demographic characteristics, various histopathologies, and site preferences for each disease entity of malignant head and neck tumors in pediatric oncology patients & treatment outcomes in these patients, according to experience at South Egypt Cancer Institute which is the largest referral site in Upper Egypt.
In patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, the oropharynx and larynx with >= pT3 and or pN+ postoperative radio - or radiochemotherapy is the standard of care. Postoperative radiochemotherapy is indicated in patients with multiple lymph node metastasis, lymph node metastasis with extracapsular spread and or R1/2 resection. Locoregional control rates are over 80% after surgery and radio(chemo)therapy. But many patients suffer from therapy-related long-term side-effects, like xerostomia, dysphagia, fibrosis, trismus etc. The aim of this study is to investigate if depending on primary tumor stage, quality of resection ( resection margin) and number of lymph node metastasis and performed neck dissection an adapted de-intensified dose- and target volume concept may be performed without reducing locoregional-control but with reducing radiotherapy-related side-effects.
The investigators intend to determine if patients that are already undergoing Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy one year post treatment with radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, experience improvement in xerostomia and/or taste alteration. The investigators will enroll a similar demographic one year post treatment with radiation therapy that does not receive HBO therapy. This is a quality of life study.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether 18F-Al labeled RGD is safety and effective for cancer diagnosis and therapy response.
The study researchers want to look at the overall effects that Metformin may have on the tumor characteristics of Head and Neck cancer cells as well as the interactions that Metformin has on the growth or death of tumor cells.
In head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), the presence of lymph node metastases in addition to free resection margins following surgical resection of the primary tumor is an important prognostic factor, and may impact planning of surgery as well as of radiotherapy. Until now, imaging modalities including PET/CT and MRI did not allow to exclude especially small lymph node metastases. Compared to standard whole-body PET/CT acquisition techniques, high-resolution (HR) head and neck PET/CT acquisitions promise improved detection of lymph node metastases in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). This prospective study aims to determine the sensitivity and specificity of lymph node staging with HR FDG-PET/CT in HNSCC by correlating PET/CT with histopathology after neck dissection. HR PET/CT may have a relevant impact on the therapeutic concept, and the planning and dose prescription of radiotherapy.
The purpose of this study is to determine if Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) can reduce pain perception associated with the effects of receiving definitive radiation therapy or chemoradiotherapy in head and neck cancer (HNCa) patients.
The goal of this trial is to test the ability of MK-3475 (pembrolizumab) to improve locoregional recurrence and distant metastatic rates in high-risk patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) that are treated with current standard of care surgical approaches.