Clinical Trials: For Patients and Family
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Cancer Prevention and Control Trials
In addition to clinical trials that examine the effects of drugs, surgery, radiation, and/or alternative therapies in the treatment of active cancer, other studies are find ways to prevent cancer. These trials include the testing of new screening methods, comparisons between existing methods, and studies of adjuvant therapies such as phytochemicals. Studies are also being done, often in conjunction with clinical treatment trials, to examine the issues of quality of life, both during and after treatment. As more and more people become cancer survivors, cancer can in many cases be viewed as a chronic rather than terminal disease. Efforts are being made to understand the challenges faced by cancer survivors and to find strategies for overcoming them.
Current prevention trials at Feist-Weiller Cancer Center
HLMCC-0502: Thyroid function and breast cancer: A pilot study to estimate the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in women diagnosed with breast cancer and the magnitude of change in thyroid function post-treatment
H08-157: Phase II, randomized, double-blind, multi-centered study of Polyphenon E in men with high-grade Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (HGPIN)
S0501: Stress management therapy for patients undergoing chemotherapy
FCRB-04-003-P H08-080: Comparing the lozenge to the patch for smoking cessation. To qualify for the trial, you must be smoking at least 10 cigarettes a day and be able to take nicotine replacement therapy. This study randomizes patients to compare treatments using a lozenge or the nicotine patch. Therapy also includes four counseling sessions. To learn more about this trial, contact Georgia Morgan at (318) 813-1498.
FITCO Louisiana Colorectal Cancer Screening Pilot Project: This is not a research project, but a feasibility study of a new Fecal Immunochemical Test for colorectal cancer screening. Feist-Weiller Cancer Center is the major participant and coordinating center in north Louisiana.
Clinical Trials
We are actively participating in clinical trials and research for our cancer patients. Newly developed treatments or investigational drugs may reduce tumor size and eliminate symptoms better than treatments currently available.
Patients are asked if they would like to participate in our clinical trials to evaluate new cancer prevention and treatment choices. Participation is completely voluntary. Ask the doctor about clinical trials at your visit.
See the patient information on Clinical Trials at the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center. Additional information is available for medical professionals. For more information about ongoing clinical trials at the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, please call us toll-free at 1-866-LSU-FWCC (578-3922) or (318) 813-1410.