Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 6:54 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 6:54 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02068157
Brief Summary:
This phase II trial studies the effects of interstitial photodynamic therapy in patients with head and neck cancer that has come back. Interstitial photodynamic therapy uses a combination of laser light and a light-sensitive drug called porfimer sodium to destroy tumors. During treatment a laser light is used to activate the drug. Interstitial photodynamic therapy may be an effective treatment for head and neck cancer.
Detailed Description:
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Demonstrate that our image-guided interstitial photodynamic therapy (I-PDT) dosimetry system can be used to tailor this therapy to individual patients.
OUTLINE:
Patients receive porfimer sodium intravenously (IV) over 3-5 minutes on day 0. Patients then undergo image-guided I-PDT on day 2.
After completion of study, patients are followed up at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, and then every 2 months for up to 12 months.
Study:
NCT02068157
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02068157