CANCER OF HEAD AND NECK
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Two-Pronged attack tested against tough head and neck cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining two existing drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and tadalafil—could be safe and more effective for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The idea was to boost the body's immune system in two different ways t…
Matched conditions: CANCER OF HEAD AND NECK
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New chemo cocktail tested for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (cisplatin, 5-FU, and docetaxel) given at adjusted doses could effectively shrink tumors in people with advanced head and neck cancer that couldn't be surgically removed. The trial involved 105 patients and focus…
Matched conditions: CANCER OF HEAD AND NECK
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Groupe Oncologie Radiotherapie Tete et Cou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Drug trial aims to stop Cancer's return after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (MK-3475) to standard surgery could better control advanced head and neck cancer. It involved 67 high-risk patients with stage III or IV cancer that could be surgically removed. Researchers aimed to see if the …
Matched conditions: CANCER OF HEAD AND NECK
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Doctors test gentler radiation to ease harsh side effects for cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested if doctors could safely use less radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal was to see if lowering the radiation dose or targeting a smaller area could reduce long-term side effects like dry mouth and trouble swallowing, without letting the cance…
Matched conditions: CANCER OF HEAD AND NECK
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Can meditation help cancer patients find hope?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program could improve mental well-being and quality of life for people newly diagnosed with head and neck cancer. 110 participants were randomly assigned to either receive the mindfulness training or continue with the…
Matched conditions: CANCER OF HEAD AND NECK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Sound waves target brain to ease worst cancer pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested a non-invasive procedure using focused sound waves to target a specific area in the brain. The goal was to see if it could safely reduce severe, medication-resistant pain in people with head and neck cancer. Six patients were treated and followed for…
Matched conditions: CANCER OF HEAD AND NECK
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jeff Elias, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Researchers track hidden swelling in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how common swelling (lymphedema) is in the head and neck area after cancer treatment. Researchers followed 50 patients, measuring tissue water and asking about their quality of life before treatment and again at 3 and 9 months after. The goal was to…
Matched conditions: CANCER OF HEAD AND NECK
Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC