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A Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate Acute Kidney Injury Biomarkers In Patients Receiving First Cycle of Cisplatin Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers

United States150 participantsStarted 2012-09

Plain-language summary

The project is designed to test new biomarkers that are more sensitive than the current standard in detecting injury to the proximal kidney tubule and will establish better criteria for when kidney safety concerns may halt further testing of a drug in humans.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Males and females ≥ 18 years of age
. Diagnosis of head \& neck cancer and confirmation that patient is due to receive a 1st cycle of cisplatin (75-100 mg/m2/cycle) chemotherapy either:
. Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures and study restrictions
. Ability to provide written informed consent
. Males and females ≥ 18 years of age
. Diagnosis of head \& neck cancer or similar condition such as an upper body, localised malignancy. These control patients will be scheduled to receive a non-nephrotoxic treatment modality (e.g. local radiotherapy alone)
. Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures and study restrictions

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

biomarker change from baseline

Timeframe: up to 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01936376

SponsorFoundation for the National Institutes of Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2015-06

Contact for this trial

Stefan Sultana, MD

stefan.sultana@novartis.com

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Head and Neck Cancer trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Males and females ≥ 18 years of age
. Diagnosis of head \& neck cancer and confirmation that patient is due to receive a 1st cycle of cisplatin (75-100 mg/m2/cycle) chemotherapy either:
. Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures and study restrictions
. Ability to provide written informed consent
. Males and females ≥ 18 years of age
. Diagnosis of head \& neck cancer or similar condition such as an upper body, localised malignancy. These control patients will be scheduled to receive a non-nephrotoxic treatment modality (e.g. local radiotherapy alone)
. Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures and study restrictions

A Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate Acute Kidney Injury Biomarkers In Patients Receiving First Cycle of Cisplatin Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Contact for this trial

A Prospective Observational Study to Evaluate Acute Kidney Injury Biomarkers In Patients Receiving First Cycle of Cisplatin Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancers

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Contact for this trial

Exclusion criteria