Induction Chemotherapy With Nimotuzumab in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
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The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of nimotuzumab in the neo-adjuvant setting in patients with locally advanced HNSCC. The hypothesis is that the response would be increased with the combination of nimotuzumab and cisplatin and fluorouracil (PF) regimen.
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Induction chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy is the standard treatment for patients with unresectable HNSCC. However, the role of induction chemotherapy remains uncertain for resectable disease. Therefore, we plan to perform a phase II study to evaluate it, focusing on radiographic and pathologic response after induction chemotherapy. Moreover, a new EGFR monoclonal antibody (nimotuzumab) is incorporated with PF regimen. The hypothesis is the addition of nimotuzumab would improve the response without remarkably increase the toxicity.
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- Age range 18-70 years old
- ECOG performance status 0-1
- Histologically confirmed and potentially resectable locally advanced (T2-4, N0-3, M0) HNSCC
- Adequate organ function
Exclusion criteria
- History of other malignancies except cured basal cell carcinoma of skin and carcinoma in-situ of uterine cervix
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Serious uncontrolled diseases and intercurrent infection
- Previous serious cardiac disease
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40 participants in 1 patient group
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