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NCT00095836 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Thyroid Cancer That Did Not Respond to Iodine Therapy

A Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
27
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT00095836 is a Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 27 participants, below the 261-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00095836, a Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
27 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of gefitinib in treating patients who have locally advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer that did not respond to iodine therapy.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Gefitinib

Study Locations (2)

Massachusetts

  • Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center - Boston
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 27 participants
Start Date 2003-03
Est. Completion 2011-03
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

2,032 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00095836

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00095836 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 27 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 261-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (90% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Head and Neck Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Gefitinib is the first listed.

NCT00095836 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00095836 about?

NCT00095836 is a clinical study titled "Gefitinib in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Thyroid Cancer That Did Not Respond to Iodine Therapy". RATIONALE: Gefitinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking the enzymes necessary for their growth. PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of gefitinib in treating patients who have locally advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer that did not respond to iodine therapy.

What is the current status of trial NCT00095836?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 27 participants. The study started on 2003-03. Estimated completion is 2011-03.

What conditions does trial NCT00095836 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00095836?

The interventions under investigation include: Gefitinib (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00095836?

This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00095836 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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