Clinical trials: Radiation-Induced Disorder
Radiation-Induced Xerostomia, Head and Neck Cancer
Trial of Acupuncture for Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer
This study is being done to find out what effects, good and/or bad, acupuncture has on participants and their xerostomia caused by radiation therapy for the treatment of the cancer.
- Conditions
- Radiation-Induced Xerostomia, Head and Neck Cancer, Radiation Toxicity, Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation
- Trial name
- ACUPUNCTURE (NCT02589938)
- Testing
- Standard Oral Hygiene, Standard Oral Hygiene + True Acupuncture
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brain Tumors, Nervous System Tumors
Armodafinil in Treating Fatigue Caused By Radiation Therapy in Patients With Primary Brain Tumors
RATIONALE: Armodafinil may help relieve fatigue and improve quality of life in patients with cancer receiving radiation therapy to the brain.
- Conditions
- Brain Tumors, Nervous System Tumors, Cognition Disorders, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT01032200
- Testing
- Armodafinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Radiation Dermatitis
Low Level Laser Therapy for Radiation Induced Dermatitis in H & N Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This study will assess the efficacy of LLLT to mitigate and ameliorate the acneiform-rash, radiation dermatitis, and pain, while assessing its impact on patient reported quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT02384434
- Testing
- THOR Laser System for Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Heath Skinner
Esophageal Carcinoma, Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma
Doxepin Hydrochloride in Treating Esophageal Pain in Patients With Thoracic Cancer Receiving Radiation Therapy to the Thorax With or Without Chemotherapy
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies the effects of taking doxepin hydrochloride as compared to placebo (inactive drug) in treating esophageal pain in patients with cancer located in the chest area receiving radiation…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Carcinoma, Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma, Laryngeal Carcinoma, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT02062632
- Testing
- Doxepin Hydrochloride, Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Oral Mucositis
Cox-2 Inhibition in Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis
Oral mucositis refers to ulcerative lesions of the oral mucosa that occur due to radiation therapy given for treatment of head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00698204
- Testing
- celecoxib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Fibrosis
Trental & Vitamin E for Radiation-Induced Fibrosis
This study seeks to determine if a combination of Trental and Vitamin E prevents the development of radiation fibrosis in women treated with radiation for the definitive management of their breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00583700
- Testing
- Pentoxifylline, Vitamin E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Radiodermatitis, Dermatitis, Radiation-Induced
Efficacy and Tolerability Evaluation of a Topical MD Based on SHBF in Management of Radiodermatitis.
This is a post marketing, interventional, randomized, single-center, prospective, controlled study, for the evaluation of the clinical performance and tolerability of a cream-based medical device (DermoRelizemaTM cream) in the…
- Trial name
- DRESDA (NCT04483856)
- Testing
- DermoRelizema cream, Dexeryl
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Relife Italia S.r.l.
Cardiotoxicity, Toxicity Due to Chemotherapy
Pilot Study of an NTproBNP Guided Strategy of Cardioprotection
Investigators will evaluate the safety and feasibility of a biomarker-guided cardioprotection strategy using NTproBNP, as compared to usual care, in breast cancer and lymphoma patients treated with anthracyclines.
- Conditions
- Cardiotoxicity, Toxicity Due to Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NTproBNP-Guide (NCT04737265)
- Testing
- Biomarker Guided Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Breast Neoplasms, Metastases, Neoplasm
Vaccine and Chemotherapy for Previously Untreated Metastatic Breast Cancer
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of chemotherapy and a combination of vaccines to treat metastatic breast cancer (breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast) in patients whose cancer cells have a protein called…
- Trial name
- NCT00048893
- Testing
- recombinant fowlpox-CEA(6D)/TRICOM vaccine, recombinant vaccinia-CEA(6D)/TRICOM vaccine, filgrastim
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Head and Neck Cancer, Xerostomia
Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ALTENS) or Pilocarpine in Treating Early Dry Mouth in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
RATIONALE: Acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ALTENS) and pilocarpine may help to relieve chronic xerostomia (dry mouth).
- Trial name
- NCT00656513
- Testing
- Pilocarpine, ALTENS
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Adverse Effect of Radiation Therapy
Effect of Bevacizumab on Radiation-induced Brain Necrosis in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Bevacizumab may have a better effect on brain necrosis caused by radiotherapy.This randomized trial aims to investigate whether bevacizumab may alleviate radiation-induced brain necrosis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- Conditions
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Adverse Effect of Radiation Therapy, Brain Necrosis
- Trial name
- BRAIN (NCT01621880)
- Testing
- bevacizumab, Corticosteroid
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Cancer of Larynx
Cetuximab and Radiation Therapy in Laryngeal Cancer Patients Who Have Responded to One Cycle of Chemotherapy (SPORE)
The purpose of this study is to learn how to identify early which patients will respond to chemotherapy plus radiation therapy in order to reduce the number of subjects who require surgery (followed by radiation therapy).
- Trial name
- NCT00599131
- Testing
- Cisplatin, Cetuximab, 5-Fluorouracil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Radiation-induced Dermatitis
Oral Curcumin for Radiation Dermatitis
The purpose of the study is to determine whether curcumin, an ingredient of some foods, can prevent or reduce the severity of skin reactions (dermatitis) caused by radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01246973
- Testing
- Curcumin
- Volunteers
- 686 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Oral Mucositis
Herbal Mouthrinse for Oral Mucositis Study
This study involves adults receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer and will test whether or not the study mouthrinse may lessen oral mucositis.
- Trial name
- OM (NCT01898091)
- Testing
- Neem Mouthrinse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Cognitive/Functional Effects
Rituximab, Methotrexate, Vincristine Sulfate, Procarbazine Hydrochloride, and Cytarabine With or Without Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
RATIONALE: Monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, can block cancer growth in different ways. Some find cancer cells and help kill them or carry cancer-killing substances to them.
- Conditions
- Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Cognitive/Functional Effects, Lymphoma, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT01399372
- Testing
- Rituximab, Cytarabine, Methotrexate
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Cardiac Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or Hodgkin Lymphoma Receiving Doxorubicin
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, may help doctors detect early changes in the heart caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00577798
- Testing
- contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Cancer of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction
A Trial of ZD6474, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, 5-Fluorouracil, and Radiation Therapy Followed by Surgery
The purpose of the study is to determine the most tolerable and safe dose of ZD6474 (Zactima, Vandetanib) when given with standard chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery in patients with cancer of the esophagus
- Conditions
- Cancer of the Esophagus, Adenocarcinoma of the Gastroesophageal Junction, Cancer of the Stomach
- Trial name
- NCT01183559
- Testing
- Vandetanib, 5 Fluorouracil (FU), Carboplatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Cardiac Toxicity, Malignant Neoplasm
MRI in Detecting Heart Damage in Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy With Exercise Capacity Addendum
This trial studies how well magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) works in detecting heart damage in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Toxicity, Malignant Neoplasm, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01719562
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging, Physical Activity, Healthy Living
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Transdermal Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Radiation-Induced Mucositis Pain in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
This is a single-arm prospective clinical trial to determine the safety and feasibility of using transdermal buprenorphine in alleviation of radiation induced mucositis pain in head and neck cancer patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04752384
- Testing
- Buprenorphine, Tramadol, Oral Mucositis (OM) Pain App
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Glioblastoma, Radiotherapy; Complications
Testing Ramipril to Prevent Memory Loss in People With Glioblastoma
This study is to determine if an oral drug called Ramipril can lower the chance of memory loss in patients with glioblastoma getting chemoradiation.
- Conditions
- Glioblastoma, Radiotherapy; Complications, Cognitive Decline, Chemoradiation
- Trial name
- NCT03475186
- Testing
- Ramipril
- Where
- 423 sites in United States, Guam
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences