Study of Amifostine and IMRT for Protecting Salivary Glands in Head and Neck Cancer

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Registration Number
NCT00167908
Lead Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Amifostine provides additional protection of salivary gland function over that achieved with IMRT alone.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
27
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pathologically confirmed squamous cell cancer of the head and neck
  • Eligible sites: oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx.
  • Patients requiring postoperative IMRT.
  • KPS > 70%.
  • Patient has signed specific protocol consent prior to registration.
  • Calcium test within normal limits.
  • No previous malignancy except for non-melanoma skin cancer or cancer not of head and neck and controlled for at least 5 years.
  • Labs completed with 30 days of registration (CBC & platelet, Ca++, Alk phos, SGOT, Bili, albumin) CXR and CT simulation.
  • Liver CT if alk phos, SGOT, or bili elevated.
  • Bone scan if elevated alk phos
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Metastatic disease.
  • Patient using Salagen or concurrent chemotherapy.
  • Previous XRT for head and neck tumors.
  • Active untreated infection.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Salivary function at 6 months and yearly compared to pre-treatment salivary function
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Local and regional tumor control
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