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NCT04454489 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Quad Shot Radiotherapy in Combination With Immune Checkpoint Inhibition

A Phase 2 study of Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma and Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
21
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04454489 is a Phase 2 study of Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma and Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma that has completed, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, below the 126-participant average among 24 other Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04454489, a Phase 2 study of Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma and Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, has completed, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
21 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This is a single-arm, non-randomized pilot study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of combination quad-shot palliative radiotherapy with immunotherapy for advanced/recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer.

Interventions

  • DRUG Pembrolizumab (immunotherapy)
  • RADIATION Quad-shot palliative radiotherapy

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center - Winston-Salem

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 21 participants
Start Date 2021-02-25
Est. Completion 2025-04-30
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

1,140 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04454489

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04454489 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 126-participant average among 24 other Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower). The listed sponsor is Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 6 conditions, with Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) is the first listed.

NCT04454489 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04454489 about?

NCT04454489 is a clinical study titled "Quad Shot Radiotherapy in Combination With Immune Checkpoint Inhibition". This is a single-arm, non-randomized pilot study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of combination quad-shot palliative radiotherapy with immunotherapy for advanced/recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer.

What is the current status of trial NCT04454489?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2021-02-25. Estimated completion is 2025-04-30.

What conditions does trial NCT04454489 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage IV Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04454489?

The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) (DRUG), Quad-shot palliative radiotherapy (RADIATION).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04454489?

This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04454489 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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