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Quality-of-Life Assessment for Head and Neck Cancers

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Misako Nagasaka, M.D.
Research Sponsored by Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 1 year
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial uses information from a home sleep apnea machine to evaluate obstructive sleep apnea in patients with stage III-IV head and neck cancer.

Eligible Conditions
  • Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Head and Neck Cancers

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) rate before and after chemoradiation therapy (CRT) in stage III-IVb patients undergoing CRT
Secondary outcome measures
OSA rate in locally advanced or metastatic stage head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients
Occurrence of OSA in stage III-IVb patients undergoing CRT
Response to CRT
Other outcome measures
Adherence rate to OSA treatment to 30 days
Incidence rate of OSA by MRI neck findings

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 3 trial • 87 Patients • NCT02066181
73%
Fatigue
71%
Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome
63%
Hypertension
61%
Papulopustular rash
55%
Diarrhea
51%
Nausea
39%
Myalgia
37%
Alopecia
35%
Arthralgia
33%
Abdominal pain
31%
Anorexia
27%
Vomiting
22%
Mucositis oral
22%
Constipation
18%
Anemia
18%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
16%
Platelet count decreased
14%
Pruritus
14%
Hyperglycemia
14%
Rash maculo-papular
14%
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify
12%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
12%
Rash acneiform
12%
Peripheral sensory neuropathy
10%
Investigations - Other, specify
10%
Dry skin
10%
Neutrophil count decreased
10%
Blood bilirubin increased
8%
Back pain
8%
Headache
8%
Nervous system disorders - Other, specify
8%
Pain in extremity
6%
General disorders and administration site conditions - Other, specify
6%
Skin infection
6%
White blood cell decreased
6%
Hypercalcemia
6%
Hypokalemia
6%
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorder - Other, specify
6%
Dizziness
6%
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders - Other, specify
6%
Eye disorders - Other, specify
6%
Hyperkalemia
6%
Pain
6%
Alkaline phosphatase increased
6%
Hypocalcemia
6%
Cough
4%
Flushing
4%
Tinnitus
4%
Dental caries
4%
Gastrointestinal disorders - Other, specify
4%
Hemoglobin increased
4%
Weight loss
4%
Metabolism and nutrition disorders - Other, specify
4%
Dysgeusia
4%
Anxiety
4%
Irregular menstruation
4%
Menorrhagia
4%
Sore throat
4%
Lymphocyte count decreased
4%
Hyperuricemia
4%
Non-cardiac chest pain
4%
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
4%
Hypernatremia
4%
Hypoglycemia
4%
Scalp pain
4%
Dry mouth
2%
Acute kidney injury
2%
Blurred vision
2%
Hemorrhoids
2%
Hypothyroidism
2%
Urticaria
2%
Palpitations
2%
Leukocytosis
2%
Myocardial infarction
2%
Vertigo
2%
Anal hemorrhage
2%
Dysphagia
2%
Esophageal pain
2%
Periodontal disease
2%
Fever
2%
Sinusitis
2%
Urinary tract infection
2%
Bruising
2%
Dermatitis radiation
2%
Cholesterol high
2%
Creatinine increased
2%
Neck pain
2%
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) - Other, specify
2%
Concentration impairment
2%
Memory impairment
2%
Spasticity
2%
Depression
2%
Insomnia
2%
Allergic rhinitis
2%
Productive cough
2%
Sleep apnea
2%
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions - Other, specify
2%
Dry eye
2%
Lymphedema
2%
Chest pain - cardiac
2%
Heart failure
2%
Gastric perforation
2%
Hypertriglyceridemia
2%
Dyspnea
2%
Cardiac disorders - Other, specify
2%
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
2%
Oral dysesthesia
2%
Chills
2%
Hypophosphatemia
2%
Chest wall pain
2%
Psychiatric disorders - Other, specify
2%
Hematuria
2%
Urinary tract obstruction
2%
Dysmenorrhea
2%
Skin hypopigmentation
2%
Unintended pregnancy
2%
Flu like symptoms
2%
Nail infection
2%
Pancreatitis
2%
Blood and lymphatic system disorders - Other, specify
2%
Oral pain
2%
Fall
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Arm I (Sorafenib Tosylate)
Arm II (Placebo)
Crossover Group

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Monitoring device, Quality of Life Assessment, QuestionnaireExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients wear the home sleep apnea machine overnight. Patients undergoing standard of care CRT wear the home sleep apnea machine a second time 3 months after completion of CRT.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Monitoring Device
2018
Completed Phase 2
~2380

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer InstituteLead Sponsor
163 Previous Clinical Trials
9,256 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,658 Previous Clinical Trials
40,924,489 Total Patients Enrolled
Misako Nagasaka, M.D.Principal InvestigatorBarbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute

Media Library

Quality-of-Life Assessment Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03875053 — N/A
Head and Neck Cancers Research Study Groups: Monitoring device, Quality of Life Assessment, Questionnaire
Head and Neck Cancers Clinical Trial 2023: Quality-of-Life Assessment Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03875053 — N/A
Quality-of-Life Assessment 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03875053 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any open positions for this research project?

"Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this research is enrolling patients at the moment; posting for the trial began on July 1st 2021, with the most recent edit occurring in November 25th 2022."

Answered by AI

What is the total sample size for this research endeavor?

"Affirmative, according to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov this medical trial is actively recruiting participants. This research initiative commenced on July 1st 2021 and was recently modified November 25th 2022; 59 individuals need to be recruited from a single site."

Answered by AI
~0 spots leftby Apr 2025