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NCT02841748 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Randomized, Double-Blind Phase II Study of Adjuvant Pembrolizumab Versus Placebo in Head and Neck Cancers at High Risk for Recurrence- the PATHWay Study

A Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, sponsored by University of Chicago.

Active
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100
Enrollment target
4
Study locations

NCT02841748 is a Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck that is active but no longer recruiting, run by University of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 260-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (62% lower). The trial reports 4 study locations across 3 states.

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The verdict

NCT02841748, a Phase 2 study of Head and Neck Cancer and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by University of Chicago.

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target
4
Study locations

Study Summary

A placebo-controlled, randomized study using adjuvant pembrolizumab treatment for one year in order to potentially improve progression free survival in a squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck cohort at high-risk for recurrence.

Interventions

  • DRUG Pembrolizumab
  • DRUG Placebo

Study Locations (4)

Illinois

  • Rush University Medical Center - Chicago
  • University of Chicago Medical Center - Chicago

Georgia

  • Emory University Winship Cancer Institute - Atlanta

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2017-05-10
Est. Completion 2026-06-25
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

University of Chicago

796 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02841748

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02841748 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 260-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (62% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Chicago, which has 796 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Head and Neck Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Pembrolizumab is the first listed.

NCT02841748 reports 4 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02841748 about?

NCT02841748 is a clinical study titled "A Randomized, Double-Blind Phase II Study of Adjuvant Pembrolizumab Versus Placebo in Head and Neck Cancers at High Risk for Recurrence- the PATHWay Study". A placebo-controlled, randomized study using adjuvant pembrolizumab treatment for one year in order to potentially improve progression free survival in a squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck cohort at high-risk for recurrence.

What is the current status of trial NCT02841748?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2017-05-10. Estimated completion is 2026-06-25.

What conditions does trial NCT02841748 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02841748?

The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (DRUG), Placebo (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02841748?

This trial is sponsored by University of Chicago, which has 796 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02841748 being conducted?

This trial has 4 study locations across Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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