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		<title>Study of toripalimab, cisplatin and gemcitabine combination as first treatment for patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer</title>
		<link>https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/study-of-toripalimab-cisplatin-and-gemcitabine-combination-as-first-treatment-for-patients-with-recurrent-or-metastatic-nasopharyngeal-cancer/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This clinical trial investigates a treatment for recurrent metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of cancer that starts in the nasopharynx (the upper part of the throat behind the nose) and has spread to other parts of the body or has come back after previous treatment. The study evaluates a combination therapy using toripalimab (a type [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This clinical trial investigates a treatment for <b>recurrent metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma</b>, a type of cancer that starts in the nasopharynx (the upper part of the throat behind the nose) and has spread to other parts of the body or has come back after previous treatment. The study evaluates a combination therapy using <b>toripalimab</b> (a type of immunotherapy drug) together with <b>gemcitabine</b> and <b>cisplatin</b> chemotherapy as a first treatment for patients whose cancer cannot be treated with local therapies.</p>
<p>The main purpose of this study is to understand how safe this combination treatment is by monitoring serious side effects that may occur during therapy. The treatment involves receiving the medications through intravenous infusion. The study will track how patients respond to the treatment and measure both the time until the cancer might progress and overall survival.</p>
<p>The study will include adult patients who have measurable cancer that can be seen on imaging scans and who have not received previous systemic therapy for their recurrent or metastatic disease. Patients must have confirmation of their Epstein-Barr virus status and be in relatively good physical condition to participate.</p>
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		<title>Evaluating Somatostatin Receptor 2 Expression Using [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC PET/CT Imaging in Patients with Epstein-Barr Virus Associated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma</title>
		<link>https://clinicaltrials.eu/trial/evaluating-somatostatin-receptor-2-expression-using-68gaga-dota-toc-pet-ct-imaging-in-patients-with-epstein-barr-virus-associated-nasopharyngeal-carcinoma/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This study focuses on nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), which is a type of cancer that develops in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. The research specifically targets Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) associated NPC and uses [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC PET/CT imaging to evaluate somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2) expression in tumors. The purpose of this study [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This study focuses on <b>nasopharyngeal carcinoma</b> (NPC), which is a type of cancer that develops in the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose. The research specifically targets <b>Epstein-Barr virus</b> (EBV) associated NPC and uses <b>[68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC PET/CT</b> imaging to evaluate <b>somatostatin receptor 2</b> (SSTR2) expression in tumors. The purpose of this study is to determine if this imaging technique can effectively assess tumor characteristics in patients with this specific type of cancer in regions where it is not commonly found.</p>
<p>Participants in this study will undergo <b>PET imaging</b> before and after receiving either <b>induction chemotherapy</b> (medication given to reduce tumor size before main treatment) or <b>chemoradiotherapy</b> (CRT, a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy). The imaging will help researchers visualize and measure how the tumor takes up the special tracer substance, which could provide important information about the tumor&#8217;s characteristics and potentially help guide future treatment decisions.</p>
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		<title>Study of nivolumab treatment for patients with nasopharyngeal cancer who did not respond to or worsened after platinum chemotherapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This clinical study focuses on patients with nasopharyngeal cancer, a type of cancer that develops in the nasopharynx &#8211; the upper part of the throat behind the nose. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a medication called Nivolumab, which will be given to patients whose cancer has gotten worse during or after treatment with [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This clinical study focuses on patients with <b>nasopharyngeal cancer</b>, a type of cancer that develops in the nasopharynx &#8211; the upper part of the throat behind the nose. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a medication called <b>Nivolumab</b>, which will be given to patients whose cancer has gotten worse during or after treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy.</p>
<p>The study will test how well <b>Nivolumab</b> works in treating this type of cancer. The medication is given as a solution through an <b>intravenous</b> infusion (directly into a vein). Each patient may receive treatment for up to 6 months, with regular doses of the medication.</p>
<p>During the study, patients will have their condition monitored through various medical examinations, including <b>MRI</b> scans (a type of detailed imaging that uses magnetic fields to create pictures of the inside of the body). The study will track how the cancer responds to the treatment, how long patients live without their disease getting worse, and what side effects may occur from the treatment.</p>
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		<title>Study of Nivolumab, Cisplatin, and 5-Fluorouracil for Children and Adults with EBV-Positive Nasopharyngeal Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This clinical trial is focused on studying a type of cancer called EBV-positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which affects the area behind the nose and above the back of the throat. The study involves a combination of treatments, including Nivolumab, Cisplatin, and 5-Fluorouracil. These medications are used as induction therapy, which means they are given at the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This clinical trial is focused on studying a type of cancer called <i>EBV-positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma</i>, which affects the area behind the nose and above the back of the throat. The study involves a combination of treatments, including <i>Nivolumab</i>, <i>Cisplatin</i>, and <i>5-Fluorouracil</i>. These medications are used as induction therapy, which means they are given at the beginning of treatment to help shrink the tumor before other treatments, like radiation, are used.</p>
<p>The purpose of the study is to see if this combination of medications can increase the number of patients who have a complete response, meaning no signs of cancer, as seen on imaging tests like <i>MRI</i> and <i>PET-CT</i>. This could potentially allow for a reduction in the amount of radiation therapy needed for children, adolescents, and young adults up to 25 years old with cancer that has not spread beyond the local area.</p>
<p>Participants in the study will receive the medications intravenously, which means they are given through a vein. The study will monitor the complete remission rate, which is the percentage of patients who show no signs of cancer after the treatment. It will also look at other outcomes like event-free survival, overall survival, and the safety and tolerability of the treatment. The study is expected to continue until 2028, with the goal of improving treatment outcomes for patients with this type of cancer.</p>
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		<title>Study of Pembrolizumab and Olaparib for Adults with Recurrent or Metastatic, Platinum-Resistant Nasopharyngeal Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This clinical trial is focused on studying a type of cancer called nasopharyngeal cancer, which affects the area behind the nose and above the back of the throat. The study is specifically looking at cases where the cancer has come back or spread to other parts of the body and is resistant to a common [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This clinical trial is focused on studying a type of cancer called <i>nasopharyngeal cancer</i>, which affects the area behind the nose and above the back of the throat. The study is specifically looking at cases where the cancer has come back or spread to other parts of the body and is resistant to a common treatment known as platinum-based therapy. The trial will use two medications: <i>pembrolizumab</i>, which is given as an infusion into a vein, and <i>olaparib</i>, which is taken as a tablet by mouth. Pembrolizumab is an immunotherapy drug that helps the immune system fight cancer, while olaparib is a type of targeted therapy that interferes with the cancer cells&#8217; ability to repair themselves.</p>
<p>The purpose of the study is to see if the combination of pembrolizumab and olaparib can improve the response rate in patients compared to historical data where only immunotherapy was used. Participants in the study will receive these treatments over a period of up to 36 months. During this time, they will have regular check-ups and assessments to monitor their health and the cancer&#8217;s response to the treatment. Some participants may receive a placebo, which is a substance with no active medication, to compare the effects of the actual drugs.</p>
<p>The study will also look at how long patients live without the cancer getting worse, known as progression-free survival, and overall survival, which is the time from the start of treatment until death from any cause. Additionally, the study will assess any side effects experienced by participants and changes in their quality of life using a specific questionnaire designed for head and neck cancer patients. The trial aims to provide valuable information that could lead to better treatment options for people with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer.</p>
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