Is NCT06211335 recruiting in Sacramento, CA?

Yes, NCT06211335 is currently recruiting participants at its Sacramento, CA location. This locally recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma clinical trial is actively enrolling qualified participants.

Is participation in this Sacramento clinical trial free?

Yes, all study-related care is provided at no cost to qualified participants. Many studies also offer compensation for time and travel expenses.

Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trial in Sacramento, CA

Q: How do I join the locally recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma clinical trial in Sacramento?

To join this clinical trial in Sacramento, complete the eligibility form on this page. A study coordinator will contact you to discuss next steps and determine if you qualify.

About This Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Study in Sacramento

This phase Ib trial tests the safety, side effects and how well losartan, pembrolizumab and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for the treatment of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back to nearby tissue or lymph node after a period of improvement (locally recurrent), that has not responded to previous treatment (refractory) or that has spread from where it first started to multiple other placed in the body (oligometastatic). Losartan is a drug used to treat high blood pressure that may enhance the effects of other cancer treatments such as immunotherapy and radiation. Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab may induce changes in body's immune system and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. SBRT is a type of external radiation therapy that uses special equipment to position a patient and precisely deliver radiation to tumors in the body (except the brain). The total dose of radiation is divided into smaller doses given over several days. This type of radiation therapy helps spare normal tissue. Giving losartan, pembrolizumab and SBRT may work better in treating patients with locally recurrent, refractory or oligometastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Sponsor: University of California, Davis

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Histologically or cytologically confirmed locoregionally recurrent, refractory, or oligometastatic (at most 4 lesions) squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck not amenable to curative resection

p16 status known for base of tongue, soft palate, and tonsil cancers

Tumor amenable to sequential biopsies, and patients willing to undergo sequential tumor biopsies so long as the treating investigator considers them to be clinically safe

Prior radiotherapy to the head and neck is allowed. Disease should be limited to up to 4 sites of active disease in the head and neck and/or distant metastatic sites if deemed safely treatable by physician, or adjacent sites treatable in single contiguous target volume with a recommended maximum total tumor dimension (GTV) of \< 7.5 cm. However, larger volumes may be allowed after discussion with primary investigator (PI) and careful review of radiation dose constraints

Prior systemic therapy is allowed. Patients with locoregional relapses where radiation alone would be indicated are allowed to enroll without prior systemic therapy

Presence of measurable disease by Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST 1.1) with a target on a computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) available for review

Combined positive score (CPS) \> 1%

Age ≥ 18 years at time of consent

Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 - 1

Leukocytes ≥ 3 × 10\^9/L

Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5 × 10\^9/L

Platelets ≥ 100 × 10\^9/L

Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥ 9 g/dL, transfusions may be used to raise Hgb to ≥ 9 g/dL (no washout required)

Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 × institutional upper limit of normal (ULN)

Aspartate transaminase (AST) / alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 2.5 × institutional ULN

Creatinine within normal institutional limits OR creatinine clearance ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 for patients with creatinine above institutional ULN

The effects of losartan on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason, individuals of childbearing potential and male participants with partners of childbearing potential, must agree to use methods of contraception for the duration of study participation (including dosing interruptions) and for up to 3 months after last study treatment; or be surgically sterilized

Ability to understand and willingness to sign and date the informed consent form

Stated ability and willingness to adhere to the study visit schedule and protocol requirements

Exclusion Criteria

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, salivary gland carcinoma or primary skin squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

Prior treatment with an anti-PD-1, anti-PD-L1, or anti-PD-L2 antibody

Chemotherapy or other anti-cancer therapy within 3 weeks prior to study day 1

Hypersensitivity to losartan or any component of the formulation

Radiation therapy within 6 months prior to study day 1

Patients with disease surrounding \> 50% of the carotid

Participant who has not recovered to National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade ≤ 1 from an adverse event (AE) due to previous cancer therapeutics (i.e., chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biologic therapy, and/or experimental therapy) with the exception of alopecia

Major surgery as assessed by the investigator (with the exception of diagnostic biopsy) within ≤ 28 days prior to study day 1 (patients must have completely recovered from any previous surgery prior to study day 1)

Clinically significant bleeding ≤ 4 weeks prior to study day 1

Requirement for parenteral antibiotics, or any active infection requiring parenteral antibiotic therapy within 4 weeks prior to study day 1

Clinically significant or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (hemoglobin A1C ≤ 8.5%). Patients with diabetes mellitus treated with aliskiren ≤ 7 days prior to study day 1 are excluded

Active autoimmune disorders that have required systemic treatment with disease modifying agents, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs in the past 2 years are excluded. Patients with autoimmune disorder or well-managed or inactive autoimmune disorders, such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, may be allowed at the discretion of the PI

Current use of systemic corticosteroids equivalent to \>10 mg of prednisone per day

Current use of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) or angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for management of hypertension

Clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurologic, gastrointestinal or genitourinary disease unrelated to underlying solid tumor that in the judgment of the investigator should preclude treatment with losartan

Any other active malignancy except for low-risk prostate cancer previously treated or under active surveillance, uncomplicated and cured basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin within 5 years of study entry

Known history of positive hepatitis C (HCV) antibody, hepatitis B (HBV) surface antigen (HbsAg and HBV core Ab positive), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody results. Patients with positive antibody tests are eligible with negative viral loads

Administration of live, attenuated vaccine ≤ 28 days prior to study day 1. Administration of inactivated flu vaccines is allowed

Any prior treatment with losartan or other specific TGF-β-directed therapy

Treatment with another investigational drug or device, or approved therapy for investigational use ≤ 28 days prior to study day 1, or if the half-life of the previous product is known, within 5 times the half-life prior to study day 1, whichever may be longer

Pregnant or breast feeding

Any condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the participant's safety, compliance while on trial, or understanding or rendering of informed consent

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Sacramento?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06211335) has an active research site in Sacramento, CA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatment Options in Sacramento, CA

If you're searching for locally recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treatment options in Sacramento, CA, this clinical trial (NCT06211335) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Sacramento research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced locally recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trial in Sacramento, CA

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