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This phase I trial studies the side effects of interstitial photodynamic therapy (I-PDT) in treating patients with head and neck cancer that has spread to other parts of the body or that has come back. Interstitial photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive drug called porfimer sodium. This drug is activated by laser light delivered through special fibers into the tumor. In this study the doctors will evaluate the safety of I-PDT and determine the potentially effective light setting in this treatment.


Clinical Trial Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To determine the safety of porfimer sodium (Photofrin) mediated interstitial photodynamic therapy (I-PDT) in patients with locally advanced or recurrent head and neck cancer (HNC) . - To determine the recommended light irradiance dose for a future Phase 2 trial of Photofrin® mediated I-PDT in patients with locally advanced or recurrent HNC EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES: I . To access the objective tumor response rate OUTLINE: This is a phase I study . Patients receive porfimer sodium intravenously (IV) over 3-5 minutes and undergo I-PDT approximately 48 hours later. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up every 1-3 months for the first year, 2-6 months for 2nd year, and annually up to 5 years. ;


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NCT number NCT03727061
Study type Interventional
Source Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Contact Kimberly Wooten, MD
Phone 716-845-4094
Email Kimberly.Wooten@roswellpark.org
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Start date July 10, 2019
Completion date December 10, 2024

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