Docetaxel in Head and Neck Cancer
Head and Neck Neoplasms
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Neoplasms
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Head and Neck cancer locally advanced (oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx) but without evident metastasis. Inoperable tumor after revision by a multidisciplinary oncology team. Proved epidermoid carcinoma. ECOG = 0-1 Good hematologic function (i.e, hemoglobin > 10 g/dl, ...) Good hepatologic function Good renal function Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant or breast-feeding women. Potential child-bearing women should use an effective conceptive method and should have a negative pregnancy test at least the week before entering the study. Nasopharynx, nasal cavity and paranasal sinusitis will be excluded Previous chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic treatment for this disease. Previous or current neoplasms in other locations, except in situ cervicouterine cancer properly treated or basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma Symptomatic peripheral neuropathy Other clinical severe diseases Concomitant treatment with corticoids within 6 months prior to inclusion. Concomitant treatment with any other neoplastic therapy Previous treatment for current disease. Loss of weight greater than 10% within the last 3 months. The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
Sites / Locations
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Sanofi-Aventis
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
1
2
3
(Docetaxel + Cisplatin + 5-FU) + Cisplatin + Radiotherapy
(Cisplatin + 5-FU) + Cisplatin + Radiotherapy
Cisplatin + Radiotherapy