Trial Outcomes & Findings for Docetaxel Based Chemotherapy Plus or Minus Induction Chemotherapy to Decrease Events in Head and Neck Cancer (DeCIDE) (NCT NCT00117572)

NCT ID: NCT00117572

Last Updated: 2018-04-09

Results Overview

Survival rates over 6 years.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

285 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Up to 6 years

Results posted on

2018-04-09

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Overall Study
STARTED
144
141
Overall Study
COMPLETED
138
135
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Overall Study
Site withdrew before starting treatment
2
3
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
3
3
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Docetaxel Based Chemotherapy Plus or Minus Induction Chemotherapy to Decrease Events in Head and Neck Cancer (DeCIDE)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=138 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=135 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Total
n=273 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
56.7 years
n=5 Participants
56.9 years
n=7 Participants
56.8 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
113 Participants
n=5 Participants
118 Participants
n=7 Participants
231 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
France
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
120 Participants
n=5 Participants
123 Participants
n=7 Participants
243 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Spain
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Croatia
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Russia
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 6 years

Survival rates over 6 years.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=138 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=135 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Overall Survival: Time From Randomization to Death From Any Cause
74.9 percentage of participants
Interval 67.4 to 82.4
72.8 percentage of participants
Interval 65.1 to 80.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 6 years

DFFS rates over 6 years. DFFS is time from randomization to distant recurrence or death from any cause

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=138 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=135 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Distant Failure-free Survival (DFFS): Time From Randomization to Distant Recurrence or Death From Any Cause
69.3 percentage of participants
Interval 61.1 to 77.5
63.8 percentage of participants
Interval 55.4 to 72.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 6 years

Recurrence-free survival rates over 6 years. Recurrence-free survival is time from randomization to local, regional, or distant recurrence or death from any cause

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=138 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=135 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Recurrence Free Survival: Time From Randomization to Local/Regional/Distant Recurrence or Death From Any Cause
68.6 percentage of participants
Interval 60.6 to 76.7
58.6 percentage of participants
Interval 49.9 to 67.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 6 years

Percentage of patients with local/regional recurrence

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=138 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=135 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Failure Pattern (Local/Regional Recurrence)
10.1 percentage of participants
Interval 5.7 to 16.4
12.6 percentage of participants
Interval 7.5 to 19.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 6 years

Percentage of patients with distant recurrence

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=138 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=135 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Failure Pattern (Distant Recurrence)
13.8 percentage of participants
Interval 8.5 to 20.7
21.5 percentage of participants
Interval 14.9 to 29.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to post-CRT (post-pre). This corresponds to week 16 in the induction arm and week 10 in the CRT alone arm.

Population: Survivors who completed the questionnaire. (Patients with missing data excluded.)

FACT Hand-and-neck subscale(b) (0-40 point scale with negative numbers indicating worsening of function)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=77 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=85 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Quality of Life (FACT H&N)
-11.41 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.11
-12.34 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.10

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to post-CRT (post-pre). This corresponds to week 16 in the induction arm and week 10 in the CRT alone arm.

Population: Survivors who completed the questionnaire. (Patients with missing data excluded.)

Performance Status Score (0-100 point scale with negative numbers indicating worsening of function)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=75 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=86 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Quality of Life (Normalcy of Diet)
-54.00 units on a scale
Standard Error 3.95
-41.51 units on a scale
Standard Error 4.30

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to post-CRT (post-pre). This corresponds to week 16 in the induction arm and week 10 in the CRT alone arm.

Population: Survivors who completed the questionnaire. (Patients with missing data excluded.)

Performance Status Score (0-100 point scale with negative numbers indicating worsening of function)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=75 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=85 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Quality of Life (Speech)
-10.67 units on a scale
Standard Error 2.77
-7.35 units on a scale
Standard Error 2.21

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to post-CRT (post-pre). This corresponds to week 16 in the induction arm and week 10 in the CRT alone arm.

Population: Survivors who completed the questionnaire. (Patients with missing data excluded.)

McMaster RT Questionnaire (4-28 point scale with negative numbers indicating worsening of function)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=76 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=84 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Quality of Life (McMaster)
-9.72 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.90
-9.79 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.86

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1 year (1 year-pre)

Population: Survivors who completed the questionnaire. (Patients with missing data excluded.)

FACT Hand-and-neck subscale(b) (0-40 point scale with negative numbers indicating worsening of function)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=43 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=40 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Quality of Life (FACT H&N)
-7.60 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.14
-7.34 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.31

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1 year (1 year-pre)

Population: Survivors who completed the questionnaire. (Patients with missing data excluded.)

Performance Status Score (0-100 point scale with negative numbers indicating worsening of function)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=46 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=45 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Quality of Life (Normalcy of Diet)
-10.22 units on a scale
Standard Error 4.49
-8.89 units on a scale
Standard Error 4.09

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1 year (1 year-pre)

Population: Survivors who completed the questionnaire. (Patients with missing data excluded.)

Performance Status Score (0-100 point scale with negative numbers indicating worsening of function)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=44 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=44 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Quality of Life (Speech)
-1.70 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.70
-3.41 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.74

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1 year (1 year-pre)

Population: Survivors who completed the questionnaire. (Patients with missing data excluded.)

McMaster RT Questionnaire (4-28 point scale with negative numbers indicating worsening of function)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=45 Participants
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=42 Participants
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Quality of Life (McMaster)
-3.29 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.08
-6.00 units on a scale
Standard Error 1.15

Adverse Events

Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy

Serious events: 65 serious events
Other events: 132 other events
Deaths: 39 deaths

Chemoradiotherapy

Serious events: 38 serious events
Other events: 129 other events
Deaths: 42 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=138 participants at risk
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=135 participants at risk
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute kidney injury
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Ataxia
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Bacteremia
3.6%
5/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Vascular disorders
Thromboembolic event
2.9%
4/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hemorrhage
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
1.5%
2/135 • 6 years
Cardiac disorders
Bradycardia
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Infections and infestations - Other, specify
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac stenosis
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Cellulitis
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Chest wall pain
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Chills
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Psychiatric disorders
Confusion
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Cardiac disorders
Heart failure
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Death NOS
2.2%
3/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Sepsis
2.2%
3/138 • 6 years
1.5%
2/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Decreased PO intake
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
1.5%
2/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
8.7%
12/138 • 6 years
3.7%
5/135 • 6 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Dermatitis radiation
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
5.1%
7/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
3.6%
5/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
2.2%
3/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Edema
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Seizure
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Esophagitis
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Fatal bleeding
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
4.3%
6/138 • 6 years
1.5%
2/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Fever
10.1%
14/138 • 6 years
6.7%
9/135 • 6 years
Psychiatric disorders
Hallucinations
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
General disorders
General status alteration
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hemoptysis
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypernatremia
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hypoxia
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Infection NOS
3.6%
5/138 • 6 years
4.4%
6/135 • 6 years
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral pain
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
7.2%
10/138 • 6 years
5.2%
7/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
3.6%
5/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Overdose
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
5.8%
8/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Neutropenic fever
4.3%
6/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Pain
4.3%
6/138 • 6 years
1.5%
2/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Peritoneal infection
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumonia
2.2%
3/138 • 6 years
3.0%
4/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary MRI
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Reaction to vancomycin
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pneumopathy
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Positive staph aureus
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory failure
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Throat pain
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Tracheostomy placement
0.00%
0/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
4.3%
6/138 • 6 years
2.2%
3/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Weakness
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
0.00%
0/135 • 6 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
G-tube complications
1.4%
2/138 • 6 years
3.7%
5/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
G-tube placement
0.72%
1/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Induction Plus Chemoradiotherapy
n=138 participants at risk
Induction therapy: Two 21-day cycles of chemotherapy consisting of docetaxel (75 mg/m2, day 1), cisplatin (75 mg/m2, day 1), and 5-fluorouracil (750 mg/m2/day, days 1-5). Total duration of 6 weeks. Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) cisplatin: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
Chemoradiotherapy
n=135 participants at risk
Chemoradiotherapy: Five 14-day cycles of docetaxel (25 mg/m2, day 1), 5-fluorouracil (600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4), and hydroxyurea (500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses)) with twice daily radiation (150 cGy given bid, days 1-5). Total duration of 10 weeks. docetaxel: 75 mg/m2 on day 1 (induction phase); 25 mg/m2 on day 1 (chemoradiotherapy phase) hydroxyurea: Each cycle: 500 mg PO q 12 hours x 6 days (11 doses) fluorouracil: 750 mg/m2/day on days 1-5 (induction phase); 600 mg/m2/day, day 0-4 (chemoradiotherapy phase) chemotherapy: See protocol for details radiotherapy: See protocol for details
General disorders
Fatigue
85.5%
118/138 • 6 years
69.6%
94/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Fever
22.5%
31/138 • 6 years
22.2%
30/135 • 6 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Alopecia
45.7%
63/138 • 6 years
25.2%
34/135 • 6 years
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Dermatitis radiation
73.2%
101/138 • 6 years
82.2%
111/135 • 6 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders - Other, specify
18.1%
25/138 • 6 years
10.4%
14/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Anorexia
61.6%
85/138 • 6 years
55.6%
75/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
37.7%
52/138 • 6 years
40.0%
54/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Dehydration
42.8%
59/138 • 6 years
26.7%
36/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
44.9%
62/138 • 6 years
23.0%
31/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysphagia
42.8%
59/138 • 6 years
43.7%
59/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Mucositis oral
78.3%
108/138 • 6 years
85.2%
115/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
65.9%
91/138 • 6 years
53.3%
72/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
42.8%
59/138 • 6 years
29.6%
40/135 • 6 years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Febrile neutropenia
15.9%
22/138 • 6 years
1.5%
2/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Infection NOS
29.0%
40/138 • 6 years
24.4%
33/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Edema limbs
10.9%
15/138 • 6 years
11.1%
15/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy motor
8.7%
12/138 • 6 years
5.2%
7/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Neuropathy sensory
14.5%
20/138 • 6 years
5.9%
8/135 • 6 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle pain
10.1%
14/138 • 6 years
3.7%
5/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Headache
8.7%
12/138 • 6 years
7.4%
10/135 • 6 years
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Tumor pain
34.8%
48/138 • 6 years
32.6%
44/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Pain
44.2%
61/138 • 6 years
47.4%
64/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Neutrophil count decreased
60.1%
83/138 • 6 years
26.7%
36/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Hemoglobin
92.0%
127/138 • 6 years
91.1%
123/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Platelet count decreased
40.6%
56/138 • 6 years
25.2%
34/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycemia
87.7%
121/138 • 6 years
83.7%
113/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Hypoglycemia
12.3%
17/138 • 6 years
9.6%
13/135 • 6 years
Investigations
White blood cell decreased
84.8%
117/138 • 6 years
65.9%
89/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
31.2%
43/138 • 6 years
33.3%
45/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
39.9%
55/138 • 6 years
43.7%
59/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Alkaline phosphatase increased
43.5%
60/138 • 6 years
20.0%
27/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Blood bilirubin increased
13.8%
19/138 • 6 years
8.9%
12/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Creatinine increased
26.8%
37/138 • 6 years
11.9%
16/135 • 6 years
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
8.7%
12/138 • 6 years
8.9%
12/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Candidiasis
9.4%
13/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
7.2%
10/138 • 6 years
10.4%
14/135 • 6 years
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
10.9%
15/138 • 6 years
6.7%
9/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
10.9%
15/138 • 6 years
3.7%
5/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
17.4%
24/138 • 6 years
19.3%
26/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Dysgeusia
9.4%
13/138 • 6 years
9.6%
13/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
8.0%
11/138 • 6 years
5.2%
7/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dysphonia
6.5%
9/138 • 6 years
8.1%
11/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspnea
5.8%
8/138 • 6 years
1.5%
2/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypoalbuminemia
11.6%
16/138 • 6 years
8.9%
12/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypocalcemia
15.9%
22/138 • 6 years
11.1%
15/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
21.0%
29/138 • 6 years
10.4%
14/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypomagnesemia
16.7%
23/138 • 6 years
5.9%
8/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyponatremia
18.8%
26/138 • 6 years
10.4%
14/135 • 6 years
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
5.8%
8/138 • 6 years
2.2%
3/135 • 6 years
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
8.7%
12/138 • 6 years
8.1%
11/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Lymphocyte count decreased
4.3%
6/138 • 6 years
6.7%
9/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Odynophagia
5.1%
7/138 • 6 years
6.7%
9/135 • 6 years
Infections and infestations
Oral candidiasis
6.5%
9/138 • 6 years
4.4%
6/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oral pain
8.0%
11/138 • 6 years
6.7%
9/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
8.0%
11/138 • 6 years
5.2%
7/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomatitis
9.4%
13/138 • 6 years
4.4%
6/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Weight loss
23.2%
32/138 • 6 years
20.0%
27/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late RT - Esophagus
9.4%
13/138 • 6 years
8.1%
11/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late RT - Larynx
5.1%
7/138 • 6 years
3.7%
5/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late RT - Mucous membrane
13.8%
19/138 • 6 years
15.6%
21/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late RT - Salivary glands
17.4%
24/138 • 6 years
18.5%
25/135 • 6 years
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Late RT - Skin
10.9%
15/138 • 6 years
13.3%
18/135 • 6 years
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Late RT - Anoxrexia
7.2%
10/138 • 6 years
10.4%
14/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late - Constipation
5.1%
7/138 • 6 years
3.7%
5/135 • 6 years
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Late - Cough
5.1%
7/138 • 6 years
2.2%
3/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late - Dry mouth
34.1%
47/138 • 6 years
34.1%
46/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late - Dysphagia
17.4%
24/138 • 6 years
24.4%
33/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Late - Fatigue
13.8%
19/138 • 6 years
18.5%
25/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late - Mucosal inflammation
8.0%
11/138 • 6 years
4.4%
6/135 • 6 years
Gastrointestinal disorders
Late - Oral pain
6.5%
9/138 • 6 years
0.74%
1/135 • 6 years
General disorders
Late - Pain
7.2%
10/138 • 6 years
10.4%
14/135 • 6 years
Investigations
Late - Weight loss
5.1%
7/138 • 6 years
3.7%
5/135 • 6 years
Nervous system disorders
Late - Dysgeusia
6.5%
9/138 • 6 years
8.1%
11/135 • 6 years
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Trismus
2.2%
3/138 • 6 years
5.9%
8/135 • 6 years

Additional Information

Dr. Ezra E.W. Cohen

UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
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