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NCT02949700 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Phase I/II Study OF Metformin in Combination With Cisplatin and Radiation in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A Phase 1 study of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
26
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

NCT02949700 is a Phase 1 study of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma that has completed, run by Baylor College of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 26 participants, below the 117-participant average among 124 other Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02949700, a Phase 1 study of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, has completed, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
26 participants
Enrollment target
3
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of this research is to see whether metformin can improve the response rate in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx or hypopharynx. The purpose of this research is also to see the effects, good and bad, of metformin therapy for this disease. Researchers will also analyze tumor and blood samples from study patients to test and understand the characteristics of tumors which respond to metformin.

Interventions

  • DRUG Metformin

Study Locations (3)

Texas

  • Baylor College of Medicine - Houston
  • Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Houston
  • Harris Health System - Smith Clinic - Houston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 26 participants
Start Date 2017-01-26
Est. Completion 2022-07-07
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Baylor College of Medicine

616 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02949700

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02949700 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 26 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 117-participant average among 124 other Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The listed sponsor is Baylor College of Medicine, which has 616 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

NCT02949700 reports 3 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02949700 about?

NCT02949700 is a clinical study titled "Phase I/II Study OF Metformin in Combination With Cisplatin and Radiation in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma". The purpose of this research is to see whether metformin can improve the response rate in patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx or hypopharynx. The purpose of this research is also to see the effects, good and bad, of metfor...

What is the current status of trial NCT02949700?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 26 participants. The study started on 2017-01-26. Estimated completion is 2022-07-07.

What conditions does trial NCT02949700 study?

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

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02949700?

The interventions under investigation include: Metformin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02949700?

This trial is sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine, which has 616 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02949700 being conducted?

This trial has 3 study locations across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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