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Phase II Trial of Irinotecan Plus Cisplatin in Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Squamous Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating cisplatin and irinotecan hydrochloride for Head and Neck Cancer. Completed, enrolled 41 participants across 8 sites.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as irinotecan and cisplatin, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. Giving more than one drug (combination chemotherapy) may kill more tumor cells. PURPOSE: To determine if CPT-11 given together with cisplatin is effective in treating recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Starting dose 30 mg/m2 Dose level -1 20 mg/m2
50 mg/m2 IV over 60 minutes, plus Cisplatin 30mig/m2 IV, repeated weekly for two weeks. followed by a one-week rest. This 3-week schedule given two times to equal one 6-week cycle. Maximum of 6 cycles.