A Prospective, Open-label, Single-arm Study for Efficacy and Safety of Three-drug Antiemetic Regimen to Prevent the Emesis During Radiotherapy With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced HNSCC
A Prospective, Open-label, Single-arm Study for Efficacy and Safety of Three-drug Antiemetic Regimen to Prevent the Emesis During Radiotherapy With Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced HNSCC
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of aprepitant combined with ondansetron and dexamethasone to prevent nausea and vomiting induced by Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) cisplatin-chemotherapy regimen in locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck
To evaluate the complete response rate, nause-free rate, vomiting-free rate, and the quality of life of aprepitant combined with ondansetron and dexamethasone for the nausea and vomiting induced by chemoradiotherapy in HNSCC.
Inclusion Criteria:
Pathology confirmed squamous cell carcinoma. The primary sites included nasopharynx, mouth, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses; Aged 18 to 70 years old; Stage III-IVB diseases; Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status 0-1; Normally functioning of liver, kidney, bone marrow; Concurrent chemoradiotherapy is recommended after multi-disciplinary team discussion; Must be able to swallow tablets; At least 12 weeks lifetime was expected; Fertile male or female patients volunteered to use effective contraception within 90 days of the study period and at the end of study.
Exclusion Criteria:
Nausea and vomiting occurred 24 hours before the start of the chemotherapy; Corticosteroid or benzodiazepines used; Combination Medicine which metabolism through drug-metabolizing enzyme CPY3A4 and CYP2D6; Serious cardiovascular, pulmonary, diabetes, mental and other diseases; Perinatal women or refused to take contraception during treatment; Other induced vomiting factors. (The transfer of the central nervous system, intestinal obstruction or hypocalcemia, and so on)