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Methylnatrexone In Resectable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (MINK). A "Window of Opportunity" Pilot Study.

Is NCT06162377 recruiting? Yes, currently enrolling (Jun 2026). This Phase 4 trial studies Methylnaltrexone for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Phase 4RecruitingM.D. Anderson Cancer CenterNCT06162377Data as of Jun 2026

Treatment: MethylnaltrexoneTo learn if OCSCC patients can be safely given methylnaltrexone for 2 weeks before surgery.

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Extracted eligibility criteria

Treatments studied

Other

Methylnaltrexone

Cancer type

Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Lab requirements

Kidney function

chronic kidney disease defined as a eGRF <60 ml/mim [excluded]

Liver function

liver disease defined as transaminitis > 2 folds from normal levels, cirrhosis and hyperbilirubinemia > 2 folds from normal levels [excluded]

Participants with uncontrolled intercurrent illness, including chronic kidney disease defined as a eGRF <60 ml/mim, and liver disease defined as transaminitis > 2 folds from normal levels, cirrhosis and hyperbilirubinemia > 2 folds from normal levels

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US trial sites

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, Texas

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Frequently asked questions

Is NCT06162377 currently recruiting?

Yes, this trial is currently recruiting patients.

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