Clinical trials: Laryngeal Disease
Spasmodic Dysphonia, Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia
Assessment of Laryngopharyngeal Sensation in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia
Study investigators have completed a study testing laryngopharyngeal sensation at specific laryngopharyngeal subsites using a novel buckling force aesthesiometer in a series of 22 healthy adults at this institution.
- Conditions
- Spasmodic Dysphonia, Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia, Voice Disorders
- Trial name
- SDTT (NCT05158179)
- Testing
- Sensation testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Atrial Fibrillation
General Anesthesia With ETT vs LMA in Patients Undergoing Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
In recent years it has been shown that catheter ablation of symptomatic atrial fibrillation (PAF) is superior to antiarrhythmic drug therapy with regards to effectiveness and clinical outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT02896595
- Testing
- General Anesthesia with endotracheal tube, General Anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Pembrolizumab in Combination With CRT for LA-SCCHN
This is a single-arm, multi-site, open-label trial of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) used in combination with standard, cisplatin-based, definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with stage III-IVB squamous cell carcinoma of the…
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oral Cavity Cancer, Oropharynx Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02586207
- Testing
- pembrolizumab (MK-3475), Cisplatin, Radiation
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Anesthesia Intubation Complication, Tracheal Disease
The Effect of Prophylactic Ketorolac on Sore Throat After Thyroid Surgery
Sore throat is one of most frequent complaints related to general anesthesia with tracheal intubation. Although sore throat is regarded as a minor and short-lasting discomfort after surgery, its incidence and intensity in high…
- Trial name
- NCT02039427
- Testing
- Ketorolac, Dexamethasone
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Yeungnam University College of Medicine
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
SB-715992 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
This phase II trial is studying how well SB-715992 works in treating patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary, Recurrent Salivary Gland Cancer, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx
- Trial name
- NCT00095628
- Testing
- ispinesib, laboratory biomarker analysis, pharmacological study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Verrucous Carcinoma
Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
This phase II trial studies the effects of interstitial photodynamic therapy in patients with head and neck cancer that has come back.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Verrucous Carcinoma, Recurrent Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Neck With Occult Primary
- Trial name
- NCT02068157
- Testing
- Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Photodynamic Therapy, Porfimer Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Croup
Community Care for Croup (RCT)
This randomized clinical trial was to compare the effectiveness of prednisone 2mg/kg/day for 3 days vs. dexamethasone 0.6mg/kg for 1 day for treatment of children with mild or moderate croup.
- Trial name
- NCT01042145
- Testing
- Prednisone, Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Assessing the Impacts of a UESAD on Laryngeal Symptoms and Salivary Pepsin
It is postulated that the incompetence of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) to restrict passage of esophageal refluxate is fundamental to the development of LPR.
- Trial name
- NCT02552966
- Testing
- UESAD
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Surgery, Anesthesia
A Comparison of Desflurane vs. Sevoflurane and the Time to Awakening and the Incidence and Severity of Cough
Goals for ambulatory surgery include providing optimal surgical conditions while ensuring a rapid early recovery without side effect.
- Trial name
- NCT01202162
- Testing
- Desflurane, Administration of Sevoflurane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary
Saracatinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
This phase II trial is studying the how well saracatinib works in treating patients with metastatic or recurrent head and neck cancer.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer With Occult Primary, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hypopharynx, Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx
- Trial name
- NCT00513435
- Testing
- saracatinib, laboratory biomarker analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cancer of the Pharynx, Cancer of the Larynx
Erlotinib, Celecoxib and Reirradiation for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
There is no optimal treatment for patients with recurrent head and neck cancer after previous radiation. Chemotherapy alone is not curative and patients survive an average of only 6 to 10 months.
- Conditions
- Cancer of the Pharynx, Cancer of the Larynx, Cancer of the Neck, Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms
- Trial name
- NCT00970502
- Testing
- erlotinib + celecoxib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Johnny Kao
Mucositis, Oral Complications
Acetylcysteine Rinse in Reducing Saliva Thickness and Mucositis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies whether acetylcysteine oral rinse will lessen saliva thickness and painful mouth sores in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
- Conditions
- Mucositis, Oral Complications, Recurrent Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity, Recurrent Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Lip
- Trial name
- NCT02123511
- Testing
- acetylcysteine, quality-of-life assessment, questionnaire administration
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Head and Neck Cancer
Nab-Paclitaxel, Cetuximab, Cisplatin, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, can block tumor growth in different ways. Some block the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread.
- Trial name
- NCT00833261
- Testing
- cetuximab, cisplatin, intensity-modulated radiation therapy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Lymphedema
- Trial name
- AMWELL-SL (NCT00828516)
- Testing
- Acupuncture and moxibustion
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Gastroesophageal Reflux, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Precision Approach to PPI Therapy in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
This study plans to learn more about reflux associated laryngeal symptoms, and more efficient ways to diagnose and treat this condition.
- Trial name
- NCT03619811
- Testing
- Reflux Band® Upper Esophageal Sphincter (UES) Assist Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Dysphonia
Dietary Control Alone Versus Dietary Control Plus Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors to Treat Pediatric Hoarseness
This study will examine whether lansoprazole (Prevacid) and dietary control versus dietary control alone will improve pediatric hoarseness symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT00637416
- Testing
- Lansoprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cisplatin With or Without WEE1 Inhibitor MK-1775 in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer
This randomized phase II trial studies how well cisplatin with or without WEE1 inhibitor MK-1775 works in treating patients with head and neck cancer that has come back or has spread to other parts of the body.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent Laryngeal Verrucous Carcinoma, Recurrent Lip and Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT02196168
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Efficacy of Dexlansoprazole MR on Heartburn Control in Participants Previously Receiving Twice Daily Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with well-controlled heartburn symptoms on twice-daily proton pump inhibitor therapy remain well-controlled after stepping down to once-daily (QD) dexlansoprazole modified…
- Trial name
- NCT00847808
- Testing
- Dexlansoprazole MR QD
- Where
- 52 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Retrospective TIF Study for Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The RetroTIF Study
The purpose of this retrospective, open-label, post-market study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) performed with EsophyX (brand name) in a broad range of GastroEsophageal…
- Trial name
- RetroTIF (NCT01327963)
- Testing
- Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- EndoGastric Solutions
Dysphagia, Head and Neck Cancer
Chemo/XRT +/- Amifostine to Assess Outcomes Related to Xerostomia, Mucositis, & Dysphagia
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Dysphagia, Head and Neck Cancer, Mucositis, Xerostomia
- Trial name
- NCT00503776
- Testing
- exercise intervention, amifostine trihydrate, therapeutic dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center