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A Phase I/II Study of Temsirolimus + Weekly Paclitaxel + Carboplatin for Recurrent or Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer (HNSCC)
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Temsirolimus + Weekly Paclitaxel + Carboplatin for Squamous Cell Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer. Completed, enrolled 48 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out the good and bad effects that occur when temsirolimus is added to standard chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Temsirolimus Per dose escalation scheme Level 1 (15 mg) 2 (20 mg) Level 3 (25 mg) IVPB 30 minutes weekly (3 weeks on, 1 week off) days 1 and 8. Paclitaxel 80 mg/m2 IVPB 1 hour weekly (2 weeks on, 1 week off) days 1 and 8. Carboplatin AUC 1.5 IVPB 30 minutes days 1 and 8. On Day 15 of each cycle, patients begin the rest week.