Search / Trial NCT00002496

Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Advanced Cancer of the Larynx

Launched by RADIATION THERAPY ONCOLOGY GROUP · Jun 8, 2004

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Stage Iii Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Larynx Stage Iv Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Larynx

ClinConnect Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare, in a phase III setting, overall and disease-free survival with preservation of laryngeal function in patients with stage III/IV squamous cell carcinoma of the glottic and supraglottic larynx treated with cisplatin/fluorouracil (CDDP/5-FU) followed by radiotherapy vs. concomitant radiotherapy plus CDDP vs. radiotherapy alone. II. Compare the tumor response after completion of chemotherapy but prior to initiation of radiotherapy with that following completion of radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy. III. Compare the patterns of relapse (local and regional recurrenc...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Biopsy-proven, previously untreated, squamous cell carcinoma of the glottic and supraglottic larynx that would normally require total laryngectomy Stage III/IV disease (excluding T1 and M1) Endoscopic tumor staging required within 4 weeks of entry Tumors must be considered resectable and potentially curable with conventional surgery and radiotherapy T4 disease limited to: Up to 1 cm invasion of the base of tongue Questionable cartilage invasion on CT (clinically T3) Measurable disease required No synchronous primary tumors No subglottic tumors
  • PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: Karnofsky 60%-100% Hematopoietic: (obtained within 3 weeks of entry) WBC at least 3,500 Platelets at least 100,000 Hepatic: Not specified Renal: (obtained within 2 weeks of entry) Creatinine clearance at least 50 mL/min (measured or calculated) Serum calcium normal Cardiovascular: Status adequate to tolerate all protocol therapy Pulmonary: Status adequate to tolerate all protocol therapy Other: Nutritional status adequate to tolerate all protocol therapy Mental status adequate to follow instructions and keep appointments No second malignancy except nonmelanomatous skin cancer (Patients who have been disease-free for at least 3 years following treatment for a prior cancer may be eligible at the discretion of the protocol chairman) Negative pregnancy test required of fertile women Effective contraception required of fertile women
  • PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: No prior therapy Chemotherapy: No prior therapy Endocrine therapy: No prior therapy Radiotherapy: No prior radiotherapy to the head and neck Surgery: No prior therapy

Trial Officials

Helmuth Goepfert, MD

Study Chair

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

George L. Adams, MD

Study Chair

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

David E. Schuller, MD

Study Chair

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

About Radiation Therapy Oncology Group

The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) is a leading clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing the field of radiation oncology through rigorous research and collaboration. Established to improve patient outcomes, RTOG conducts multicenter clinical trials that evaluate innovative radiation treatment techniques, assess the efficacy of combined modality therapies, and enhance quality of life for cancer patients. Committed to scientific excellence, RTOG fosters partnerships among academic institutions, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders, ensuring that findings translate into clinical practice to optimize cancer care and improve survival rates.

Locations

Tampa, Florida, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Decatur, Georgia, United States

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Urbana, Illinois, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

East Orange, New Jersey, United States

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pretoria, , South Africa

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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