Phase 3 Head and Neck Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Adults aged 18 or older
- People of any gender
- People who have been newly diagnosed with a specific type of throat cancer (squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx), confirmed by a tissue sample (biopsy)
- People whose cancer has not spread to distant parts of the body and for whom doctors are planning treatment aimed at curing the cancer using radiation and drug therapy
- People who have not had any previous cancer treatment for this condition (such as chemotherapy or surgery)
- People who have biopsy results and HPV/p16 test results available
- People with a general health status that allows them to carry out basic daily activities (confirm with trial site)
- People whose bone marrow is working well enough, shown by blood test results meeting specific levels for white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets
- People whose liver is functioning well enough, shown by blood test results within specific ranges
- People whose kidneys are functioning well enough, shown by specific blood and urine test results
- People with little or no nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy no worse than very mild)
- People with little or no hearing loss (no worse than very mild)
- Women who could become pregnant must have a negative pregnancy blood test within 7 days before starting treatment
- Women who could become pregnant must agree to use a highly effective form of contraception before, during, and for at least 6 months after treatment ends
- Men whose partners could become pregnant must agree to use a condom during the study and for at least 6 months after treatment ends
- People who are able to understand and complete questionnaires, as assessed by the lead doctor
- People who complete all required screening tests within 15 days before being enrolled in the trial
- People who have signed a consent form before any study-related procedures begin
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are severely malnourished
- People who have significant difficulty swallowing and require a liquid or pureed diet
- People whose cancer has spread to distant parts of the body
- People with serious blood clotting disorders
- People with significant uncontrolled medical, psychiatric, or surgical conditions that, in the lead doctor's opinion, could interfere with completing the study
- People who have had another cancer in the past 3 years (with some exceptions for certain early-stage or skin cancers — confirm with trial site)
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- People with a known allergy or sensitivity to cisplatin (the study drug) or its ingredients
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
global M.D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory score at 6 months after end of treatment.
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.