Can a constipation drug help head and neck cancer patients before surgery?
NCT ID NCT06162377
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a drug called methylnaltrexone is safe for people with head and neck cancer when taken for two weeks before their surgery. The drug is already used for constipation, but researchers want to see if it can be given safely in this setting. About 25 adults with oral cavity cancer that can be removed by surgery will take part.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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