Cancer

Post-Operative Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy Versus Post-Operative Radiotherapy for Cancer of the Head and Neck
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Post-Operative Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy Versus Post-Operative Radiotherapy for Cancer of the Head and Neck

The primary objective of the trial is to determine, in patients who have undergone surgery with curative intent for high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) of the head and neck, whether there is a difference in time to loco-regional relapse between patients treated with post-operative concurrent chemo-radiotherapy ,consisting of Carboplatin,…
Study to Determine the Safety of Two Applications of PEP005 Topical Gel to Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Study to Determine the Safety of Two Applications of PEP005 Topical Gel to Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Situ

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the topical application of PEP005 is safe and effective for the treatment of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCCIS, Bowen’s disease). Official Title Multi-Centre, Open-Label Study to Determine the Safety and Efficacy of PEP005 0.05% Topical Gel in Patients With…
Metvix PDT in Patients With “High Risk” Basal Cell Carcinoma
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Metvix PDT in Patients With “High Risk” Basal Cell Carcinoma

The variable “complete response” after one or two Metvix treatment cycles will be used as the basis for the justification of sample size. The following hypothesis will be tested: H0: Complete response rate of Metvix is less or equal to 65% versus the alternative hypothesis HA: Complete response rate…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of CC-5013 Vs. Placebo in Subjects With Metastatic Malignant Melanoma.

Subjects are randomized to one of two treatment arms. All subjects are screened for eligibility within 28 days prior to randomization. The study consists of a treatment phase and a follow-up phase. Subjects are treated in repeating 4 week cycles. Official Title Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Compare the…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

A Study of LY573636 in Treating Patients With Malignant Melanoma

The primary objective of this study is to determine the objective response rate (complete and partial response) for patients who receive LY573636 after one prior systemic treatment for unresectable or metastatic melanoma. Official Title A Phase 2 Study of LY573636 Administered as an Intravenous Infusion on Day 1 of a…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Vaccine Therapy for Patients With Stage III Melanoma

This is a Phase 3 study in patients with melanoma that has spread to the lymph nodes (stage III), and who have had all of their cancer surgically removed. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of the ‘CancerVax’ vaccine to prevent or slow the recurrence of…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

OSI-774 (Tarceva) in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

The purpose of this study is to determine if OSI-774 will improve overall survival of patients with incurable stage IIIB/IV non-small cell lung cancer compared to standard of care. OSI-774 is a new type of drug under evaluation called an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). OSI-774 is an investigational drug…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Study of Pemetrexed and Carboplatin Compared With Etoposide Carboplatin to Treat Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

This study is a Phase 3, global, multi-center, open-label study of patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Eligible patients will be randomly assigned to receive either pemetrexed plus carboplatin or etoposide plus carboplatin. It is anticipated that pemetrexed plus carboplatin will offer similar survival benefits as compared to etoposide…
Cancer 01 Jan 2013

Comparison of Radiation Therapy Regimens in Combination With Chemotherapy in Treating Young Patients With Newly Diagnosed Standard-Risk Medulloblastoma

This randomized phase III trial is studying standard-dose radiation therapy to see how well it works compared to reduced-dose craniospinal radiation therapy AND posterior fossa boost radiation therapy to see how well it works compared to tumor bed boost radiation therapy when given together with chemotherapy in treating young patients…