Search / Trial NCT00001603

The Effects of Upper Airway and Digestive Tract Tumors on the Immune System

Launched by NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (NIDCD) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 09, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Cytokines Squamous Cell Carcinoma Papilloma Communication Immunity Head Neck Head And Neck Cancer

ClinConnect Summary

Patients with squamous cell carcinoma or papilloma of the upper aerodigestive tract who are candidates for standard or investigational therapy are eligible to participate in this pilot immunopathogenesis study. Patients with these neoplasms exhibit alterations in immune and metabolic regulation. These alterations in immunoregulation have been shown to affect prognosis, and have thus far been an obstacle to the successful development of active immunization and cytokine immunotherapy that have been attempted in order to improve preservation of organ function and survival. This is a pilot stud...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Biopsy proven squamous cell carcinoma or papilloma.
  • Age greater than 18.
  • No immunodeficiency (congenital or acquired).

About National Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders (Nidcd)

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is a prominent agency within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) dedicated to advancing research and understanding of hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language disorders. Through rigorous clinical trials and innovative research initiatives, the NIDCD aims to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication disorders, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these conditions. The institute fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices and public health strategies.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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Timeline

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Estimated completion

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