Olanzapine for appetite loss in head and neck cancer patients
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if the drug olanzapine can help improve appetite in people with head and neck cancer who are getting chemotherapy and radiation. It aims to prevent or reduce weight loss during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a type of head and neck cancer called squamous cell carcinoma.
- You are getting chemotherapy and radiation with the goal of curing your cancer.
- You are able to swallow pills and keep them down.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
- You are not currently using a feeding tube or taking steroids regularly.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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