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Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Primary Purpose

Head and Neck Cancer

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
Sponsored by
Burzynski Research Institute
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Eligibility
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Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Cancer focused on measuring Advanced Head and Neck Cancer, Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cavity Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Hypopharyngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Nasal Cavity Cancer, Paranasal Sinus Cancer, Oropharyngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Cancer, Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

16 Years - 99 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed cancer of the head and neck that is unlikely to respond to existing therapy and for which no curative therapy exists Metastatic disease OR incurable with surgery or radiation Measurable disease by CT scan or MRI Tumor must be at least 2 cm for the lymph nodes located in the head, neck, axillary, inguinal or femoral areas and at least 0.5 cm for other areas PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 16 and over Performance status: Karnofsky 60-100% Life expectancy: At least 2 months Hematopoietic: WBC at least 2,000/mm^3 Platelet count at least 50,000/mm^3 Hepatic: No hepatic insufficiency Bilirubin no greater than 2.5 mg/dL SGOT and SGPT no greater than 2.5 mg/dL Renal: No renal insufficiency Creatinine no greater than 2.5 mg/dL No renal conditions that contraindicate high dosages of sodium Cardiovascular: No chronic heart failure No uncontrolled hypertension No history of congestive heart failure No other cardiovascular conditions that contraindicate high dosages of sodium Pulmonary: No serious lung disease (e.g., severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 4 weeks after study participation No other serious medical or psychiatric conditions No active infection PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior immunotherapy and recovered No concurrent immunomodulatory agents Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy (6 weeks for nitrosoureas) and recovered No concurrent antineoplastic therapy Endocrine therapy: Concurrent corticosteroids allowed Radiotherapy: See Disease Characteristics At least 8 weeks since prior radiotherapy (unless multiple tumors) and recovered Surgery: See Disease Characteristics Other: Prior cytodifferentiating agents allowed

Sites / Locations

  • Burzynski Clinic

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm Type

Experimental

Arm Label

Antineoplaston therapy

Arm Description

Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal) by IV infusion every four hours for at least 12 months. Study subjects receive increasing dosages of Atengenal and Astugenal until the maximum tolerated dose is reached.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
November 1, 1999
Last Updated
November 19, 2017
Sponsor
Burzynski Research Institute
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00003489
Brief Title
Antineoplaston Therapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
Official Title
Phase II Study of Antineoplastons A10 and AS2-1 In Patients With Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
slow accrual
Study Start Date
May 6, 1996 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
April 3, 1998 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
April 3, 1998 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Burzynski Research Institute

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Current therapies for advanced Head and Neck Cancer provide very limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of advanced Head and Neck Cancer. PURPOSE: This study is being performed to determine the effects (good and bad) that Antineoplaston therapy has on patients with advanced Head and Neck Cancer.
Detailed Description
Advanced Head and Neck Cancer patients receive gradually escalating doses of intravenous Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal) until the maximum tolerated dose is reached. Treatment continues up to12 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of Antineoplaston therapy in patients with advanced Head and Neck Cancer, as measured by an objective response to therapy (complete response, partial response or stable disease). To determine the safety and tolerance of Antineoplaston therapy in patients with advanced Head and Neck Cancer. To determine objective response, tumor size is measured utilizing MRI scans, which are performed every 8 weeks for the first two years, every 3 months for the third and fourth years, every 6 months for the 5th and sixth years, and annually thereafter.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Head and Neck Cancer
Keywords
Advanced Head and Neck Cancer, Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Cavity Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Hypopharyngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Nasal Cavity Cancer, Paranasal Sinus Cancer, Oropharyngeal Cancer, Salivary Gland Cancer, Stage IV Head and Neck Cancer

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
7 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Antineoplaston therapy
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal) by IV infusion every four hours for at least 12 months. Study subjects receive increasing dosages of Atengenal and Astugenal until the maximum tolerated dose is reached.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal)
Other Intervention Name(s)
A10 (Atengenal); AS2-1 (Astugenal)
Intervention Description
Patients with Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Cancer will receive Antineoplaston therapy (Atengenal + Astugenal). The daily doses of A10 and AS2-1 are divided into six infusions, which are given at 4-hourly intervals. Each infusion starts with infusion of A10 and is immediately followed by infusion of AS2-1.

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
16 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
99 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed cancer of the head and neck that is unlikely to respond to existing therapy and for which no curative therapy exists Metastatic disease OR incurable with surgery or radiation Measurable disease by CT scan or MRI Tumor must be at least 2 cm for the lymph nodes located in the head, neck, axillary, inguinal or femoral areas and at least 0.5 cm for other areas PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 16 and over Performance status: Karnofsky 60-100% Life expectancy: At least 2 months Hematopoietic: WBC at least 2,000/mm^3 Platelet count at least 50,000/mm^3 Hepatic: No hepatic insufficiency Bilirubin no greater than 2.5 mg/dL SGOT and SGPT no greater than 2.5 mg/dL Renal: No renal insufficiency Creatinine no greater than 2.5 mg/dL No renal conditions that contraindicate high dosages of sodium Cardiovascular: No chronic heart failure No uncontrolled hypertension No history of congestive heart failure No other cardiovascular conditions that contraindicate high dosages of sodium Pulmonary: No serious lung disease (e.g., severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception during and for 4 weeks after study participation No other serious medical or psychiatric conditions No active infection PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: At least 4 weeks since prior immunotherapy and recovered No concurrent immunomodulatory agents Chemotherapy: At least 4 weeks since prior chemotherapy (6 weeks for nitrosoureas) and recovered No concurrent antineoplastic therapy Endocrine therapy: Concurrent corticosteroids allowed Radiotherapy: See Disease Characteristics At least 8 weeks since prior radiotherapy (unless multiple tumors) and recovered Surgery: See Disease Characteristics Other: Prior cytodifferentiating agents allowed
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Stanislaw R. Burzynski, MD, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Burzynski Research Institute
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Burzynski Clinic
City
Houston
State/Province
Texas
ZIP/Postal Code
77055-6330
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No
Links:
URL
http://www.burzynskiresearch.com
Description
Burzynski Research Institute
URL
http://www.burzynskiclinic.com
Description
Burzynski Clinic

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