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Study of TPF (Docetaxel, Cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil) Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery and Radiotherapy in Patients With Locally Advanced and Resectable Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating TPF induction chemotherapy for Stage III Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Stage IVA Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Completed, enrolled 256 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Induction chemotherapy is regarded as an effective way to reduce or downgrade the locally advanced or aggressive cancers, and to improve the chance of eradication of the locoregional lesions by radical surgery and/or radiotherapy. However, there are still debates on the clinical value of induction chemotherapy for patients with advanced and resectable oral squamous cell carcinoma. The hypothesis of this study is that the induction chemotherapy of TPF (docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil) protocol could benefit the patients with locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma. The endpoints of this study are the survival rate, local control, and safety.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Docetaxel (at a dose of 75mg/m2 of body surface area) was administered as a 2-hour intravenous infusion, followed by intravenous cisplatin (75 mg/m2), administered during a period of 2 to 3 hours. After completion of the cisplatin infusion, 5-Fu (750 mg/m2/day) was administered during a period at least 8 hours for 5 days. Induction chemotherapy was given every 3 weeks for 2 cycles, unless there was disease progression, unacceptable toxic effects, or withdrawal of consent by the patient.