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Pathological response of chemotherapy in oral cancers

An observational study evaluating patterns of tumor response and impact on surgical margins following neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in locally advanced oral cavity tumors.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2016/02/006609
Enrollment
60
Registered
2016-02-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Statge IV Oral Cavity Cancers(Borderline Resectable)

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Previously untreated borderline resectable oral cavity SCC i.e T4a lesions with skin induration. 2. Histological proven diagnosis of squamous cell cancer 3. Signed informed consent 4. Adequate organ function • Hematological- Hb > 9 g/dL, ANC >= 1.5 x 109/L, platelets >= 100 x 109/L. • Liver functions- bilirubin = 30 g/L. • Renal function- Creatinine 30 mL/min. • Performance score (KPS) > 80 or ECOG

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Distant metastasis present 2. Serious co-morbidities such as severe cardiac failure or severe pulmonary compromise or severe and active infections. 3. Locally advanced unresectable disease (T4b) or inoperable nodal disease 4. Patients not suitable for any chemotherapy. 5. Patient is currently enrolled in a clinical trial for another investigational therapy. 6. Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate patterns of tumor response and impact on surgical margins following neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in locally advanced oral cavity tumors.Timepoint: At surgery

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NATimepoint: NA

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anuja Deshmukh

Tata Memorial Hospital

anuja327@gmail.com9819718045

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026