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 224 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04612075Recruiting
PET-MR scan study for head and neck squamous cancer
This study uses a combined PET/MR scan to better look at head and neck squamous cell cancer before or during treatment. It may help doctors see where the cancer is and how far it has spread, to support planning for curative radiation treatment.
TromsøAges 18 years+ - NCT06446713RecruitingPhase 1
Higher-dose proton therapy for advanced throat cancer
This trial is testing a higher, more precise dose of proton beam radiation for people with advanced throat cancer that is not connected to HPV. It aims to improve tumor control while protecting healthy tissue.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT07065630RecruitingPhase 2
New immunotherapy for HPV-negative head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called volrustomig for people with advanced head and neck cancer that is not caused by HPV. The goal is to see if giving this treatment based on how the cancer responds can help shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07613723RecruitingPhase 1
Testing ZI-MA4-1 immunotherapy for advanced solid cancers
This early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called ZI-MA4-1 in patients with advanced cancers (ovarian, lung, synovial sarcoma, or head and neck) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy is designed to help your immune system recognize and fight cancer cells that have a specific protein called MAGE-A4.
LondonAges 18–75 - NCT06563479RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized vs. standard radiation for HPV-positive throat cancer
This trial compares a personalized, shorter course of radiation therapy to the standard longer course for people with HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal is to see if personalized treatment is just as effective while reducing side effects.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05706129RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing targeted imaging and therapy for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase study tests two radioactive medicines that first help doctors see tumors and, in some parts of the study, treat them. It may help people with advanced, hard-to-remove cancers that have a specific tumor marker (CA IX).
MelbourneAges 18 years+ - NCT06190275Recruiting
Immune cell therapy for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new immune cell therapy (GT201) combined with a PD-1 inhibitor for advanced head and neck cancer. It aims to see if your own immune cells, collected from your tumor, can be boosted to fight the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05358548RecruitingPhase 2
Alternating treatment for advanced lung and head-neck cancers
This Phase 2 study tests an approach that alternates treatments for advanced lung cancer or recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may help by improving how well the cancer responds while managing side effects differently than standard back-to-back therapy.
Elizabeth, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07353723RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy for advanced tonsil cancer
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (nimotuzumab and toripalimab) with chemotherapy for people with advanced tonsil cancer that can be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this approach works better than standard treatment.
Shanxi, ProvinceAges 18–80 - NCT04930432RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
MCLA-129 for advanced EGFR- and MET-positive lung and other cancers
This early-phase trial tests MCLA-129, an antibody that targets EGFR and MET, in people with advanced cancers that have specific lab “biomarker” results. It’s for patients whose cancer has grown after standard treatments or can’t take standard treatment, with the goal of shrinking tumors and improving symptoms.
BaodingAges 18 years+ - NCT07358806RecruitingPhase 1
Study of OCT-598 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called OCT-598, alone or with chemotherapy, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Goyang-siAges 18 years+ - NCT05246475Recruiting
PET-MRI scan study for oxygen levels in head and neck tumors
This study uses a combined PET-MRI scan to measure how much oxygen a head and neck tumor has. It may help doctors understand tumor “oxygen levels,” which can relate to how tumors grow and respond to treatment.
Turku, G102881Ages 18–80 - NCT05817617Recruiting
Vitamin D use in head and neck cancer
This study looks at how taking vitamin D may affect side effects (toxicity) and outcomes in people with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may help improve comfort during treatment and track whether vitamin D changes prognosis.
Barletta, BATAges 18 years+ - NCT05873686RecruitingPhase 1
Study of NXP900 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called NXP900 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The study has two parts: one for any advanced solid tumor and another for tumors with specific genetic changes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04999761RecruitingPhase 1
Study testing new drug combinations for advanced cancers
This study tests new drug combinations for people with various advanced cancers that have progressed after standard treatment, or in some cases, as a first treatment. It aims to see if these combinations are safe and effective. The study is divided into groups based on cancer type and treatment history, so not everyone will qualify for every group.
AichiAges 18 years+ - NCT06878612RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized tumor cell vaccine for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new vaccine made from your own tumor cells to see if it can help your immune system fight the cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–65 - NCT05933889Recruiting
Study of robotic throat surgery for early oropharyngeal cancer
This study looks at how well different robotic surgery approaches work for people with early oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (throat cancer). You may be asked for consent for extra tissue and imaging analysis to help researchers understand patterns related to outcomes.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06021626RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CRD3874-SI for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called CRD3874-SI for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05944237RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Early trial for advanced cancers using HTL0039732
This is a Phase 1/2 study testing how well HTL0039732 works and is tolerated in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It may help by offering a new treatment option and learning which cancer types and body markers respond best.
CambridgeAges 18 years+ - NCT03787056Recruiting
Blood test marker study in many cancer types
This study measures a blood marker called progastrin (at diagnosis and during treatment) to see how well it predicts response or outcomes. It may help doctors choose or monitor treatment more precisely for several cancer types.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT04842162RecruitingPhase 2
Near-infrared dye imaging to help remove all mouth/throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a special camera and dye during surgery to help surgeons confirm they removed all cancer at the edge of the removed tissue. If it works, it may lower the chance of cancer being left behind after oral cavity or oropharynx squamous cell cancer surgery.
AnderlechtAges 18 years+ - NCT05260671RecruitingPhase 2
Penpulimab plus cetuximab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial studies penpulimab (an immune medicine) combined with cetuximab (an antibody drug) for recurrent or metastatic squamous cell head and neck cancer that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. It aims to shrink tumors and improve survival in people whose tumor shows a specific immune marker (PD-L1).
Changchun, JilinAges 18–80 - NCT05777824RecruitingPhase 2
Testing treatment after head and neck cancer response to chemo-immunotherapy
This Phase 2 study looks at what treatment is best after you first receive chemotherapy plus immunotherapy, then have surgery for head and neck squamous cell cancer. It tries to use how your tumor responds (shown in lab tissue after treatment) to guide the next steps, which may improve outcomes.
Beijin, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06549946RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ixovex-1 injection alone or with another drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental injection called Ixovex-1, either alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), for people with advanced solid tumors that can be injected. It is for those who have run out of standard options and have tumors that are not too deep inside the body.
LondonAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 224 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.