HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
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Double-Drug attack shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining two FDA-approved cancer drugs, cetuximab and nivolumab, could help people with advanced head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. A total of 95 participants received the drug combination to find the best dose and see if it improves surv…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Cialis and keytruda together against head and neck cancer: small trial shows promise?
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase II study tested a combination of two drugs—tadalafil (Cialis) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—in 7 adults with advanced head and neck cancer that had spread or come back. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could help control the disease. Because…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New program aims to ease pain for head and neck cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a better pain management program for people who finished treatment for head and neck cancer. 33 survivors with ongoing pain took part. The goal was to see if the program could improve their daily physical function, mood, and overall quality of life.
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Walking before surgery may speed recovery for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a pre-surgery exercise program (walking, sit-to-stand, and other exercises) could help people recover mobility and avoid complications after head and neck cancer surgery. 52 adults scheduled for major surgery wore Fitbits and either did the exercises or …
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can MRI measurements be trusted for head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how repeatable and reproducible ADC maps are for measuring head and neck cancer in 58 adults. Participants had MRI scans using a standard method to see if results were consistent across different machines and sessions. The goal was to improve the reliability …
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Fitness trackers tested in cancer radiation study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study looked at whether cancer patients with head and neck, lung, or digestive system cancers could wear a fitness tracker during radiation therapy. The goal was to see if tracking activity levels and quality of life is practical and might relate to treatment outcomes.…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Snap to clear: photos may help surgeons remove all cancer in one go
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether sharing photos between surgeons and pathologists during head and neck cancer surgery could improve the removal of all cancerous tissue. Normally, they only talk by phone. Here, 155 patients had photos taken of their tumors and surgical margins, which wer…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch replace doctor visits for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a wearable device and smartphone app can monitor cancer patients' vital signs and symptoms as well as standard in-clinic checks. About 100 patients with various cancers participated, either after CAR-T cell therapy or during radiation treatment. The goal…
Matched conditions: HEAD AND NECK CARCINOMA
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC