Clinical trials: Cervical Surgery
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Navigation vs Usual Care for Timely Adjuvant Therapy for Patients With Locally Advanced HNSCC
Head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a disease with poor survival, especially for African Americans, despite intense treatment including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NDURE2 (NCT04030130)
- Testing
- NDURE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Neodjuvant Nivolumab and Lirilumab, Followed by Surgery, Followed by Adjuvant Nivolumab and Lirilumab, in SCCHN
This research study is studying a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, as a possible treatment for locoregionally recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
- Trial name
- NCT03341936
- Testing
- Nivolumab, Lirilumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Esophageal Cancer
Cisplatin, Irinotecan, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer That Can Be Removed By Surgery
This phase II trial studies how well giving cisplatin and irinotecan hydrochloride together with radiation therapy works in treating patients with esophageal cancer or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be removed by…
- Trial name
- NCT00316862
- Testing
- cisplatin, irinotecan hydrochloride, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery; Single Dose Steroid vs Saline (DysDexVSSal)
This prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled study evaluates the effect of a single dose of perioperative IV steroid versus saline on swallowing after anterior cervical spine surgery
- Trial name
- NCT03711474
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Cervical Cancer, Uterine Endometrial Cancer
Implementation of a Rapid Recovery Program in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery: A Pilot Study
Over 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States. Despite increasing use of less invasive approaches, the majority of hysterectomies are still performed via traditional laparotomy, which can be associated…
- Conditions
- Cervical Cancer, Uterine Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01705288
- Testing
- Laparotomy, intravenous narcotics, standard anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Head and Neck Cancer
Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy With or Without Surgery in Treating Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy (RT) uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Giving radiation therapy in different ways and combining it with chemotherapy before surgery may kill more tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00047008
- Testing
- cisplatin, Standard fractionation RT, Accelerated fractionation radiation therapy
- Where
- 195 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 743 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Esophageal Neoplasm
Volume Restriction in Esophageal Carcinoma Surgery: Randomized Clinical Trial
An exploratory single-centre randomized clinical trial was performed in order to investigate whether the fluid volume administered during esophageal carcinoma surgery affects pulmonary gas exchange and tissue perfusion.
- Trial name
- NCT02033213
- Testing
- Restrictive group, Liberal group
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Klinički Bolnički Centar Zagreb
Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease
Safety and Efficacy Study Comparing ProDisc-C to ACDF Surgery to Treat SCDD
The objective of this clinical investigation is to compare the safety and effectiveness of ProDisc-C to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery in the treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease (SCDD).
- Trial name
- NCT00291018
- Testing
- Total Disc Replacement, ACDF
- Volunteers
- 368 people
- Sponsor
- Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Myofacial Pain, Pain, Neck
Trigger Point Injections in Anterior Cervical Surgery
To achieve appropriate exposure for an anterior neck surgery (for example an Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion or ACDF), patients are positioned supine with their neck extended.
- Conditions
- Myofacial Pain, Pain, Neck, Pain, Back, Cervical Fusion
- Trial name
- NCT04640896
- Testing
- Trigger point injection with bupivacaine, Trigger point injection with normal saline, Lidocaine skin wheal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Brain Metastasis, Bladder Cancer
Phase II Trial of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Boost Following Surgical Resection for Brain Metastases
For patients who have one or two metastases in the brain, the tumor(s) can often be removed with surgery to relieve symptoms from the tumor(s) and to improve survival.
- Conditions
- Brain Metastasis, Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00587964
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Head And Neck Cancer
Minocycline for Postsurgical Symptom Reduction in Head and Neck Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if Minocin® (minocycline) can reduce certain side effects of surgery in patients with head and neck cancer (such as pain, fatigue, and disturbed sleep).
- Trial name
- NCT02055963
- Testing
- Minocycline, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Head and Neck Cancer
Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin With or Without Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells. Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them…
- Trial name
- NCT00265941
- Testing
- cetuximab, cisplatin, Accelerated Fractionation by Concomitant Boost
- Where
- 372 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 940 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage I Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8
A Fluorescent Tumor Marking Agent, Tozuleristide, for Imaging Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Cancer and High-Grade Oral Cavity Dysplasia During Surgery
This phase I/II trial studies the side effects of tozuleristide in imaging oral cavity squamous cell cancer and high-grade oral cavity dysplasia during surgery.
- Conditions
- Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage I Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8, Stage II Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8
- Trial name
- NCT05316688
- Testing
- Near Infrared Imaging, Therapeutic Conventional Surgery, Tozuleristide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Head and Neck Cancer
Surgery With or Without Adjuvant Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Comparison of patients with operable, recurrent previously-irradiated squamous cell head-and-neck cancers with or without adjuvant SBRT.
- Trial name
- NCT02516969
- Testing
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- David A. Clump, MD, PhD
Esophageal Cancer
Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, and Cetuximab Followed by Surgery, Docetaxel, and Cetuximab in Treating Patients With Esophageal Cancer or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and docetaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00551759
- Testing
- 5-Fluorouracil, Oxaliplatin, Cetuximab
- Where
- 109 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
Dysphagia, Pain
Dexamethasone in Reducing Oral Pain and Dry Mouth After Surgery in Patients With Oropharyngeal Cancer
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies dexamethasone in reducing oral pain and dry mouth after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Dexamethasone may help lower pain and dry mouth caused by surgery.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Pain, Stage I Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Stage II Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01748942
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
Myelopathy Cervical, Kyphosis Post Surgical
Comparison Between C3-6 Laminoplasty and C3 Laminectomy With Cervical Laminoplasty
Investigators performed a prospective randomized controlled trial for comparing postoperative clinical and radiological outcomes between C3 laminectomy with laminoplasty and C3-6 laminoplasty.
- Conditions
- Myelopathy Cervical, Kyphosis Post Surgical, Neck Pain, Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
- Trial name
- NCT05006495
- Testing
- C3 laminectomy, C3 laminoplasty
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Degenerative Disc Disease, Trauma (Including Fractures)
BIO4 Clinical Case Study: Cervical Spine
The goal of this study is to investigate the efficacy of BIO4 bone matrix in patients undergoing 1 or 2-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) spine surgery.
- Conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease, Trauma (Including Fractures), Spondylolisthesis
- Trial name
- NCT03077204
- Testing
- 1 or 2-Level ACDF utilizing BIO4 with Bio AVS Cervical Allograft (with graft window)., Aviator Anterior Cervical Plating System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Seton Healthcare Family
Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Serum Concentration of Lidocaine After Local Injection During Mohs Micrographic Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to (1) determine whether local injection of lidocaine used during Mohs surgery will elevate serum lidocaine concentrations to a level that could cause systemic symptoms and (2) determine…
- Trial name
- NCT00793169
- Testing
- Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Neoplasms, Head and Neck
Study Of Adjuvant Lapatinib In High-Risk Head And Neck Cancer Subjects After Surgery
This is a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, global Phase III trial comparing the efficacy of adjuvant oral lapatinib versus placebo in high-risk subjects with head and neck cancer following surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00424255
- Testing
- Lapatinib, Chemoradiation
- Where
- 117 sites in United States, Argentina and 20 more
- Volunteers
- 688 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline