Upper aerodigestive tract neoplasm
MONDO:0005398Soft tissue tumors or cancer arising from the mucosal surfaces of the lip; oral cavity; pharynx; larynx; and cervical esophagus. Other sites included are the nose and paranasal sinuses; salivary glands; thyroid gland and parathyroid glands; and melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers of the head and neck. (from Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 4th ed, p1651)
1444 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 18 tagged with Upper aerodigestive tract neoplasm itself.
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Can cancer treatment also kick the habit? new study tests combined approach
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a structured addiction treatment program to standard cancer care helps patients with head and neck or lung cancer quit smoking and reduce alcohol use. 133 patients were randomly assigned to either the integrated program or usual care. The main …
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a simple surgical step save patients from unneeded tracheostomy?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new approach called PREPA-TRACH for patients undergoing robotic surgery for head and neck cancers. Instead of completing a tracheostomy (a hole in the windpipe) right away, surgeons expose the trachea but leave it intact, only making the incision later if need…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can a special diet before surgery prevent infections in head and neck cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether giving a special nutritional supplement (immunonutrition) before and after surgery could reduce infections in 311 patients with head and neck cancer. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three nutrition regimens. The main goal was to see…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a common painkiller combo ease cancer treatment pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding ketoprofen to standard paracetamol (acetaminophen) can better control pain in patients receiving brachytherapy for cervical or upper airway/digestive tract cancers. Sixty-eight adults were randomly assigned to receive either paracetamol alone or p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC