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NCT04643379 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Olaparib in Combination With Pembrolizumab and Carboplatin as First-Line Treatment of Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous-Cell Carcinoma
A Phase 2 study of Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma and Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- Active
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 30
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04643379: Active Phase 2 study of Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma and Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
NCT04643379 is a Phase 2 study of Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma and Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 125-participant average among 24 other Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04643379, a Phase 2 study of Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma and Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 30 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
In this study, patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma will receive first line treatment with olaparib, pembrolizumab, and carboplatin. The primary hypothesis is that olaparib, pembrolizumab and carboplatin will result in an overall response rate (ORR) higher than the historical ORR observed with pembrolizumab, platinum and 5-FU.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Pembrolizumab
- DRUG Carboplatin
- DRUG Olaparib
- PROCEDURE Peripheral blood draw
Study Locations (1)
Missouri
- Washington University School of Medicine - St Louis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-08-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-10-31 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the registry record for NCT04643379 still lists
NCT04643379 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 30 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 125-participant average among 24 other Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (76% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Pembrolizumab is the first listed.
NCT04643379 reports a single indexed study location in Missouri.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04643379 about?
NCT04643379 is a clinical study titled "Olaparib in Combination With Pembrolizumab and Carboplatin as First-Line Treatment of Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous-Cell Carcinoma". In this study, patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma will receive first line treatment with olaparib, pembrolizumab, and carboplatin. The primary hypothesis is that olaparib, pembrolizumab and carboplatin will result in an overall response rate (ORR) higher than...
What is the current status of trial NCT04643379?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2021-08-07. Estimated completion is 2028-10-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04643379 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Metastatic Head-and-neck Squamous-cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04643379?
The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (DRUG), Carboplatin (DRUG), Olaparib (DRUG), Peripheral blood draw (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04643379?
This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04643379 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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