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Cisplatin and Gemcitabine in Treating Patients With Advanced Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck

Primary Purpose

Head and Neck Cancer

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
cisplatin
gemcitabine hydrochloride
Sponsored by
Hope Cancer Institute, Inc.
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Eligibility
Locations
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Cancer focused on measuring stage III nasopharyngeal cancer, stage IV nasopharyngeal cancer, recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer, stage III salivary gland cancer, stage IV salivary gland cancer, recurrent salivary gland cancer, salivary gland squamous cell carcinoma, stage III lip and oral cavity cancer, stage IV lip and oral cavity cancer, recurrent lip and oral cavity cancer, stage III hypopharyngeal cancer, stage IV hypopharyngeal cancer, recurrent hypopharyngeal cancer, stage III laryngeal cancer, stage IV laryngeal cancer, recurrent laryngeal cancer, stage III paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer, stage IV paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer, recurrent paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer, stage III oropharyngeal cancer, stage IV oropharyngeal cancer, recurrent oropharyngeal cancer, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven stage III or IV squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that is surgically unresectable and not curable by radiation therapy Upper aerodigestive tract only Unresectable or recurrent disease following initial therapy with surgery and/or radiation Measurable or evaluable disease PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Performance status: SWOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 3 times institutional normal Transaminases no greater than 3 times institutional normal Renal: Creatinine clearance greater than 40 mL/min Cardiovascular: Adequate cardiac function No heart failure Pulmonary: Adequate pulmonary function not requiring supplemental oxygen Other: Not pregnant Fertile patients must use adequate contraception PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: Not specified Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Prior radiation therapy allowed Surgery: Prior surgery allowed

Sites / Locations

  • Bethany Medical Center
  • Heartland Cancer Research Network

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
November 1, 1999
Last Updated
December 3, 2013
Sponsor
Hope Cancer Institute, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00003182
Brief Title
Cisplatin and Gemcitabine in Treating Patients With Advanced Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Official Title
A Phase I/II Study Using Cisplatin and Gemcitabine (Gemzar) for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
July 2000
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
March 1997 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
undefined (undefined)
Study Completion Date
undefined (undefined)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Hope Cancer Institute, Inc.

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Combining more than one drug may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: Phase I/II trial to study the effectiveness of cisplatin and gemcitabine in treating patients with advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck that cannot be surgically removed.
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the maximum tolerated dose and dose limiting toxicity of gemcitabine used in combination with cisplatin in the treatment of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. II. Determine the toxicity profile of this combination treatment in these patients. III. Assess the response rate of treatment in these patients. OUTLINE: This is a dose escalation study of gemcitabine. Patients receive gemcitabine as an IV bolus on day 1 every 2 weeks. Cisplatin is administered on day 1 every 2 weeks. In the absence of dose limiting toxicity (DLT) in the first 3 patients treated, subsequent cohorts of 3 patients each receive escalating doses of gemcitabine on the same schedule. If 1 of 3 patients in each cohort experiences DLT, an additional 3 patients are enrolled at that same dose level. If 2 of 3 patients experiences DLT in the cohort, then dose escalation ceases and the next lower dose is declared the maximum tolerated dose. Patients are assessed for response every 2 weeks. Patients may continue treatment for up to 9 months or until disease progression. PROJECTED ACCRUAL: At least 3 patients will be accrued for phase I and 20-40 patients will be accrued for phase II of this study.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Head and Neck Cancer
Keywords
stage III nasopharyngeal cancer, stage IV nasopharyngeal cancer, recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer, stage III salivary gland cancer, stage IV salivary gland cancer, recurrent salivary gland cancer, salivary gland squamous cell carcinoma, stage III lip and oral cavity cancer, stage IV lip and oral cavity cancer, recurrent lip and oral cavity cancer, stage III hypopharyngeal cancer, stage IV hypopharyngeal cancer, recurrent hypopharyngeal cancer, stage III laryngeal cancer, stage IV laryngeal cancer, recurrent laryngeal cancer, stage III paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer, stage IV paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer, recurrent paranasal sinus and nasal cavity cancer, stage III oropharyngeal cancer, stage IV oropharyngeal cancer, recurrent oropharyngeal cancer, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the lip and oral cavity, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the nasopharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, stage III squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, stage IV squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity, recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Enrollment
40 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
cisplatin
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
gemcitabine hydrochloride

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically proven stage III or IV squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck that is surgically unresectable and not curable by radiation therapy Upper aerodigestive tract only Unresectable or recurrent disease following initial therapy with surgery and/or radiation Measurable or evaluable disease PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 18 Performance status: SWOG 0-2 Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Bilirubin no greater than 3 times institutional normal Transaminases no greater than 3 times institutional normal Renal: Creatinine clearance greater than 40 mL/min Cardiovascular: Adequate cardiac function No heart failure Pulmonary: Adequate pulmonary function not requiring supplemental oxygen Other: Not pregnant Fertile patients must use adequate contraception PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: Not specified Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Prior radiation therapy allowed Surgery: Prior surgery allowed
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Raj Sadasivan, MD, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Hope Cancer Institute, Inc.
Official's Role
Study Chair
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Bethany Medical Center
City
Kansas City
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
66102
Country
United States
Facility Name
Heartland Cancer Research Network
City
Kansas City
State/Province
Kansas
ZIP/Postal Code
66102
Country
United States

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