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NCT00139230 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Combination Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

A Phase 2 study of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Carcinoma of Head/Neck, sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
30
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT00139230 is a Phase 2 study of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Carcinoma of Head/Neck that has completed, run by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 103-participant average among 47 other Squamous Cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (71% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00139230, a Phase 2 study of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Carcinoma of Head/Neck, has completed, sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to further test a combination chemotherapy regimen for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck and to see if the addition of supportive medicine can help reduce the side effects of these drugs.

Interventions

  • DRUG Cisplatin
  • DRUG Leucovorin
  • DRUG G-CSF
  • DRUG 5-Fluorouracil
  • DRUG Taxotere

Study Locations (2)

Massachusetts

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

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 1997-01
Est. Completion 2006-12
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

781 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00139230

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00139230 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 103-participant average among 47 other Squamous Cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (71% lower). The listed sponsor is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which has 781 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Squamous Cell Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions - of which Cisplatin is the first listed.

NCT00139230 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00139230 about?

NCT00139230 is a clinical study titled "Combination Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck". The purpose of this study is to further test a combination chemotherapy regimen for the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck and to see if the addition of supportive medicine can help reduce the side effects of these drugs.

What is the current status of trial NCT00139230?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 1997-01. Estimated completion is 2006-12.

What conditions does trial NCT00139230 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Carcinoma of Head/Neck.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00139230?

The interventions under investigation include: Cisplatin (DRUG), Leucovorin (DRUG), G-CSF (DRUG), 5-Fluorouracil (DRUG), Taxotere (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00139230?

This trial is sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which has 781 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00139230 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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