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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Chemoradiation vs Immunotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer

NCT03383094 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare any good or bad effects of using pembrolizumab (an experimental drug) and radiation therapy (RT), compared to using cisplatin chemotherapy and radiation therapy (RT) in the treatment of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Interventions

  • DRUG Pembrolizumab
  • DRUG Cisplatin
  • RADIATION Radiation therapy

Study Locations (6)

Arizona

  • University of Arizona Cancer Center — Tucson

California

  • UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center — La Jolla

Florida

  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Facility — Tampa

Missouri

  • Washington University School of Medicine, Siteman Cancer Center — St Louis

Ohio

  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center — Cincinnati

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center — Nashville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 126 participants
Start Date 2018-03-15
Est. Completion 2027-12-31
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Loren Mell, MD

1 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03383094

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03383094 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 126 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Loren Mell, MD, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 10 conditions, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Pembrolizumab is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03383094 reports 6 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Arizona, California, Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03383094 about?

NCT03383094 is a clinical study titled "Chemoradiation vs Immunotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer". The purpose of this study is to compare any good or bad effects of using pembrolizumab (an experimental drug) and radiation therapy (RT), compared to using cisplatin chemotherapy and radiation therapy (RT) in the treatment of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

What is the current status of trial NCT03383094?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 126 participants. The study started on 2018-03-15. Estimated completion is 2027-12-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03383094 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Tumor, Oral Cancer, Cancer of Head and Neck. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03383094?

The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (DRUG), Cisplatin (DRUG), Radiation therapy (RADIATION). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03383094?

This trial is sponsored by Loren Mell, MD, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT03383094 being conducted?

This trial has 6 study locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Missouri, Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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