Clinical trials
Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 230 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07755449RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation for head and neck cancer after surgery
This trial tests a new way of giving radiation therapy only to the side of the neck that needs it, which may reduce side effects while still preventing cancer from coming back. It is for people who have had surgery for head and neck cancer and have not had the cancer spread to the lymph nodes.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05286619RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy (platinum and gemcitabine) can control recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that can’t be cured with local treatments. It may help shrink tumors and slow disease growth in people who haven’t had cancer medicines for this stage before.
Kuala LumpurAges 18 years+ - NCT07690618RecruitingPhase 1
Heat therapy for head and neck cancer
This phase 1 trial tests adding heat therapy (thermotherapy) to standard radiation (with or without chemo) for head and neck cancer. It aims to see if it is safe and effective for patients with locally advanced disease who have not had radiation before.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07665190RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combination before surgery for advanced throat cancer
This trial tests a new combination of a targeted therapy (EGFR-ADC) and an immunotherapy drug before surgery to shrink and control locally advanced throat cancer. It may help make surgery more effective and reduce the chance of recurrence.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07659678RecruitingPhase 2
Pet scan for head and neck cancer
This study tests a special PET/CT scan that may help doctors see the cancer more clearly in people with head and neck cancer, either at diagnosis or if it comes back.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07632339RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combination for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests two drugs—becotatug vedotin and pucotenlimab—given before surgery to treat head and neck cancer that has come back in the same area. The goal is to shrink the tumor and help your body's immune system fight the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07623369RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-Human Study of HH160 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This is an early-stage trial testing a new drug called HH160 in patients with advanced cancer (solid tumors). Researchers want to find the right dose and learn how well it works and what side effects it causes.
Waratah, New South WalesAges 18–75 - NCT06444009RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemo before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy along with chemotherapy before surgery can help treat locally advanced head and neck cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07602842RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing IDP-001 for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced cancers that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. The study aims to find the right dose and see how well the drug works against various solid tumors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07601737RecruitingPhase 2
Nimotuzumab with immunotherapy and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of three treatments—nimotuzumab (a targeted therapy), a PD-1 inhibitor (which boosts your immune system), and chemotherapy—followed by surgery for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve survival.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07589205RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IBI3028 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IBI3028 in people with advanced cancers that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The study aims to find the right dose and understand how the drug works in your body.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07586124RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus antibody drug for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (pucotenlimab and becotatug vedotin) given before surgery for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to shrink tumors and improve outcomes when combined with surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07550972Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Combination drug treatment before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests two drugs (pertuzumab and lenvatinib) given together before surgery for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients who haven't received prior cancer treatment.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07532928Enrolling by invitation
Personalized Post-Surgery Care Plan for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This study helps doctors create a personalized plan for follow-up treatment after surgery for advanced head and neck cancer. Researchers will use imaging scans and patient data to predict which patients need extra treatment and which ones can be monitored closely instead.
GuangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT07529873RecruitingPhase 2
Study of two drugs for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two medications, ficerafusp alfa and nivolumab, for people with head and neck cancer that has progressed after platinum-based treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer.
VillejuifAges 18–75 - NCT06752798RecruitingPhase 2
Trilaciclib to protect bone marrow after head and neck cancer surgery and chemoradiation
This trial tests if trilaciclib can protect bone marrow during chemoradiation after surgery for advanced head and neck cancer. It is for people with specific risk factors found after surgery.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–70 - NCT07524452RecruitingPhase 3
Becotatug vedotin plus immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—becotatug vedotin (a targeted therapy) and a PD-1 inhibitor (an immunotherapy)—given before surgery to treat advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to shrink tumors and improve surgical outcomes for patients with specific cancer markers.
Zhuhai, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07509099RecruitingPhase 3
Combination treatment for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a combination of two medications—cetuximab (a targeted antibody) and either pembrolizumab or finotonlimab (immunotherapies)—along with chemotherapy, for advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improve survival compared to standard treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07511413Recruiting
Monitoring health in head, neck, lung & rectal cancer
This trial is studying how a monitoring method (bioimpedance) works for people with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer who are about to start standard treatment. It may help doctors track your health better during therapy.
Candiolo, Torino (TO)Ages 18 years+ - NCT07514754Recruiting
Immunonutrition support during cancer treatment
This study tests whether special nutritional support (called immunonutrition) helps patients with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy. The goal is to see if it improves how well treatment works and how you feel during and after cancer care.
Candiolo, Torino (TO)Ages 18 years+ - NCT07503808RecruitingPhase 1
IDE034 for advanced solid tumors with B7-H3 or PTK7
This study tests a new drug called IDE034 for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain markers (B7-H3 and PTK7). The drug may help by targeting these markers on cancer cells, and the study checks if it is safe and effective.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06422403RecruitingPhase 2
Study on giving immunotherapy less often for advanced cancer
This trial tests whether giving certain immunotherapy drugs less often than usual is safe and still works well for people with advanced stomach, liver, or lung cancer. It might mean fewer hospital visits while still controlling the cancer.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT07485296RecruitingPhase 2
Postbiotics with pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding postbiotics (beneficial bacteria byproducts) to the standard immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can improve your immune system's response against advanced or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Rozzano, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT06640725RecruitingPhase 2
TPEx chemo with maintenance immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs (TPEx) followed by two immunotherapy drugs (avelumab and cetuximab) as a first treatment for head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. It is for people whose tumors show a protein called PD-L1 and who have not had chemotherapy for advanced disease before.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18–74
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 230 recruiting advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
- Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Head and Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and Neck Cancer (HNSCC)
- Resectable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.