Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Patients With Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer

Summary

This phase II trial studies the effects of interstitial photodynamic therapy in patients with head and neck cancer that has come back. Interstitial photodynamic therapy uses a combination of laser light and a light-sensitive drug called porfimer sodium to destroy tumors. During treatment a laser light is used to activate the drug. Interstitial photodynamic therapy may be an effective treatment for head and neck cancer.

Timeline

Start

2014-04-01

Primary completion

2016-10-13

Completion

2016-11-04

Drugs

Indications