Clinical trials
During the study period, a majority of clinical trials (64%, 25 of 39)
run through the head and neck multidisciplinary group were put on hold.
Our institution continues to place a high value on advancing cancer
care, and select trials remain open. For head and neck cancer patients,
selected trials were prioritized to stay open based on the opportunity
to deliver novel therapy and/or defer surgical intervention. Trials
recommended to stay open included 6 immunotherapy protocols, and 4
radiation therapy protocols. For trials that remain open, selected
research procedures including consent were IRB-approved for remote
management on an individual trial basis. Translational analysis of all
specimens is currently on hold.