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 223 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06943820RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AK129 combination therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (including AK129) for people with advanced solid tumors, specifically lung cancer, head and neck cancer, or colorectal cancer. It is for those who have already tried a platinum chemo and a PD-1/PD-L1 drug but their cancer got worse.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06971848Recruiting
Skin testing for biologic drug allergies
This trial checks if people can safely receive certain biologic drugs without allergic reactions, using skin tests to see how the body reacts. It may help find out if you are allergic to a biologic medicine you have taken before.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06999187RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DR-0202 for advanced solid tumors after multiple treatments
This trial tests a new drug, DR-0202, for people with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07055841RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PD-L1 antibody plus chemo before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding a PD-L1 antibody (Adabelimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help treat advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It is for people who have not had treatment for this cancer before and are well enough to undergo the therapy.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT07058805RecruitingPhase 2
Post-radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
This trial studies a standard type of radiation therapy given after surgery for head and neck cancer. It aims to see if giving radiation only to certain areas of the neck can control the cancer with fewer side effects.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07063212RecruitingPhase 2
Sacituzumab govitecan plus cetuximab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—sacituzumab govitecan and cetuximab—for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has gotten worse after immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this new treatment can shrink or slow the cancer.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07070518RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GV20-0251 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new study drug, GV20-0251, for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard therapies. It aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07085091RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALX2004 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ALX2004, for people with certain advanced cancers (head and neck, lung, esophagus, or colorectal) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07088211RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for first-line head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (sacituzumab tirumotecan and toripalimab) as a first treatment for people with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07109726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TER-2013 for advanced tumors with AKT/PI3K/PTEN changes
This trial tests a new drug called TER-2013, alone or combined with another drug (fulvestrant), for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07115043RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD6750 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AZD6750 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Grand Rapids, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07151040RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TH9619 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called TH9619 for people with advanced cancers of the colon, head and neck, lung, or stomach. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against tumors that have already been treated with chemotherapy.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT07189871RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
177Lu-BetaBart for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-BetaBart, for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07192068RecruitingPhase 2
Zanidatamab for HER2-altered solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called zanidatamab in people with certain cancers (endometrial, colorectal, head & neck, non-small cell lung, or sarcoma) that have a specific change in the HER2 gene. It's for those whose cancer has spread or can't be removed and who have tried at least one prior treatment.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07209189RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug called Toripalimab before surgery for certain head and neck cancers. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the extent of treatment needed while still being effective.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07211139Recruiting
Head and neck cancer immunotherapy research study
This study is looking for people with advanced head and neck cancer who have already received immunotherapy plus chemotherapy as their first treatment. Researchers will study your tumor tissue and proteins to find better ways to use immunotherapy.
Seoul, SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT07216105RecruitingPhase 1
FT836 immune cell therapy for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new immune cell therapy called FT836, given alone or with chemotherapy or other antibodies, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to previous treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps shrink or control tumors.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07232524RecruitingPhase 1
BL-M24D1 for advanced head and neck and other solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called BL-M24D1 in people with head and neck cancer or other solid tumors that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help shrink tumors.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07253402Recruiting
Microbiota-guided radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
This trial is testing a new way to use radiation therapy for head and neck cancer by also looking at the bacteria in your mouth and gut. The goal is to see if adjusting the treatment based on your bacteria can improve outcomes and reduce side effects.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07254585RecruitingPhase 2
SYS6010 plus enlonstobart for head and neck cancer
This trial is testing a new combination treatment, SYS6010 plus enlonstobart, for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back or spread. It aims to see if this combination works better than enlonstobart alone.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07264075RecruitingPhase 3
Ivonescimab with or without ligufalimab vs pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy combination (ivonescimab alone or with ligufalimab) against the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. It may be an option if you have not had any prior immunotherapy and your tumor is PD-L1 positive.
Le HavreAges 18–80 - NCT07274852RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a radioactive drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug (177Lu-BL-ARC001) for people with advanced lung, breast, head and neck, or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can target and shrink tumors while limiting side effects.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07285044RecruitingPhase 2
Home cancer treatment program for Florida panhandle residents
This study tests whether people with certain cancers can safely receive their regular intravenous treatments at home instead of coming to the clinic. It aims to make treatment more convenient and improve satisfaction, especially for those living in the Florida Panhandle.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07333274RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plus nimotuzumab for head and neck cancer
This trial compares radiation therapy alone versus radiation therapy plus a targeted drug called nimotuzumab for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot take cisplatin chemotherapy. The goal is to see if adding nimotuzumab improves outcomes.
Shandong, ProvinceAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 223 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.