Study Evaluating Temsirolimus in Advanced Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck

An Exploratory Biomarker Trail of Temsirolimus in Subjects With Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head & Neck

This is an open-label, exploratory, biomarker study of intravenous temsirolimus given once weekly for 3 weeks to newly diagnosed, advanced stage head and neck cancer subjects prior to beginning their standard therapy for their specific disease. The primary objective of this study is to identify biomarkers of temsirolimus activity.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

20

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Louisiana
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, 71130

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with newly diagnosed, advanced stage, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity, oral pharynx, hypopharynx or larynx.
  • Subjects willing to undergo tumor biopsies.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0-1.
  • Age >/= 18 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects receiving anticoagulation therapy.
  • Presence of unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction (within the previous 6 months), or use of ongoing maintenance therapy for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia.
  • Prior cancer therapy (chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy) or investigational agent for their head and neck cancer.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2005

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 12, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 12, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 19, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 27, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 18, 2007

Last Verified

December 1, 2007

More Information

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