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Photodynamic Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Study Summary
This trial is studying how well photodynamic therapy works in treating patients with head and neck cancer.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check βYesβ for the criteria belowTimeline
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- It has been over 30 days since my last chemotherapy, or 6 weeks for nitrosoureas.It has been over 30 days since I last had light therapy or took Accutane.I am currently taking steroids.My head or neck cancer cannot be cured with surgery or radiation.My tumor can be seen and measured on a CT or MRI scan.I am over 18 years old.I can care for myself but may not be able to do active work.It has been over a month since my last surgery and I have recovered.I do not have any conditions worsened by light exposure.I have not undergone photodynamic therapy.It has been over 30 days since I had radiotherapy to my head or neck.My cancer cannot be cured with surgery or radiation due to its advanced stage.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has this treatment been officially sanctioned by the FDA?
"As this is a Phase 2 trial, there exists evidence of safety but none for efficacy. Therefore, the Power team gave it a rating of two on their scale from 1 to 3."
Could you provide an estimate of the number of clinical institutions that are currently participating in this experiment?
"At present, seven medical sites are enrolling in this trial. These clinics can be found in Little Rock, New york and Evanston amongst others - it is advised to select the nearest one if you choose to take part, so as to reduce travel commitments."
Are any new participants being admitted to this trial?
"As indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical experiment has ceased recruiting new patients since its last update on December 18th 2013. It was originally posted October 1st 1998. Although it is not currently enrolling participants, there are 481 other active studies that interested individuals can look into instead."
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