Clinical trials
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting cutaneous squamous cell cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 108 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05086692RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Beta-only IL-2 therapy for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests a beta-only version of IL-2, an immune-stimulating treatment, to shrink or control advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It’s mainly designed to check safety and to see if it can help patients by improving tumor response.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05076760RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a cancer-killing virus with standard treatments
This Phase 1 trial tests MEM-288, an oncolytic (cancer-killing) virus, either alone or combined with standard cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors. It’s designed to see how the treatment works and how safe it is in different cancer types and after specific prior therapies.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05085496RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation plus atezolizumab for advanced skin cancer
This Phase 1 trial studies adding atezolizumab (an immune therapy) to radiation for people with hard-to-remove or borderline-resectable cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). The goal is to see whether this combination can better control the cancer and whether the treatment is safe.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05028725Recruiting
Testing an esophagus sponge test for early cancer detection
This study checks whether a special sponge you swallow (EsophaCap) can help detect early esophageal cancer—or help sort out concerning symptoms. You may be contacted again 1–2 weeks later for a short interview.
Dar es Salaam, MloganzilaAges 18 years+ - NCT04975152RecruitingPhase 1
Cemiplimab before surgery for Merkel cell and skin cancers
This early-phase study tests cemiplimab (an immune therapy that helps your immune system attack cancer) given before surgery. It aims to shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with Merkel cell cancer or certain locally advanced skin squamous cell cancers (CSCC).
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04848064RecruitingPhase 1
Natural killer cells plus mogamulizumab for skin lymphoma
This early-phase study tests a combination of “natural killer” immune cells and a medicine called mogamulizumab to treat certain skin lymphomas that have come back or did not respond. It may help your immune system better find and attack cancer cells.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04389632RecruitingPhase 1
Sigvotatug vedotin for advanced solid tumors that spread
This early-stage study tests a drug called sigvotatug vedotin in people with advanced solid cancers that cannot be removed or have spread. It aims to see how well the treatment works and what side effects it causes.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT04429542RecruitingPhase 1
Test of an EGFR-targeting drug for advanced solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests the safety of BCA101 (an EGFR-targeting treatment) alone or combined with pembrolizumab. It may help people with certain EGFR-driven advanced cancers, depending on the tumor type, prior treatments, and required biopsy testing.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03740256RecruitingPhase 1
HER2-targeted oncolytic virus plus custom immune cells for solid cancers
This Phase 1 study tests a treatment plan that combines a virus designed to attack cancer with your own custom immune cells that target HER2. It aims to shrink advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (and make future options safer/more effective).
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07746258Recruiting
Checking if skin cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes
This study uses a test to see if a type of skin cancer called high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to learn more about how to detect spread early, which could help guide treatment decisions.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06615635Recruiting
Radiation device trial for skin cancer in patients with weak immune systems
This trial tests a special radiation device (DaRT) placed directly into skin cancer tumors. It is designed for patients with weakened immune systems (immunocompromised) who have a single skin cancer lesion on the skin (not spread elsewhere).
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05381597RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Skin cream treatment for small early non-melanoma skin cancers
This study tests whether 5-fluorouracil and calcipotriene (medicines used on the skin) can treat certain small, early skin cancers or pre-cancers without surgery. It’s for specific types and locations of lesions and aims to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07290010RecruitingPhase 2
Iparomlimab plus chemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab) with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if this combination is safe and effective for people whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery or has spread.
Shijiazhuang, HebeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07042295RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab or Cetuximab for Skin Cancer in People with Weakened Immune Systems
This trial tests two drugs, amivantamab with hyaluronidase or cetuximab, in people with weakened immune systems who have advanced skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma). The goal is to see if these treatments can help shrink or control the cancer.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05059444Recruiting
Blood test to catch cancer early after treatment
This study looks for signs of cancer left in the body after treatment using a simple blood test (called a liquid biopsy). It aims to see if the test can catch cancer that might come back earlier than regular scans.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07347392Enrolling by invitation
Radiation therapy for head and neck skin cancer study
This study looks at the role of radiation therapy in treating non-melanoma skin cancers (like basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma) on the head and neck. It may help doctors better understand how well this treatment works and who benefits most.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT06793813RecruitingPhase 2
Study of cadonilimab for advanced lung cancer
This trial tests a new drug called cadonilimab for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has gotten worse after treatment with immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if it helps control the cancer.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06692556RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation vs monitoring for high-risk skin cancer
This trial compares two strategies after surgery for a type of skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma) that has a high chance of coming back. One strategy gives radiation therapy to the area, while the other just watches and checks for any signs of recurrence. The goal is to see if radiation can prevent the cancer from returning.
Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18 years+ - NCT05039801RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug IACS-6274 tested for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests the experimental drug IACS-6274, sometimes with bevacizumab and paclitaxel, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to find the safest dose and to learn whether the treatment can shrink or control cancer for certain tumor mutation types.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07791745RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing treatments for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments for head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and can't be cured with local therapy. It compares a standard chemotherapy with or without an additional drug to see which is more effective and safe.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07535463RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Ivonescimab, chemotherapy, and radiation for lung cancer with brain tumors
This study tests a combination of a new immunotherapy drug (ivonescimab), standard chemotherapy, and focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) for non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors in both the lungs and brain.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT03011814RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Durvalumab plus lenalidomide for relapsed T-cell lymphoma
This study tests a combination of two drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and lenalidomide (a targeted therapy)—to see if they are safe and effective for people with T-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. It aims to harness your immune system to fight the cancer while also attacking the cancer cells directly.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06172478RecruitingPhase 2
HER3-DXd for advanced solid tumors after prior treatment
This trial tests a new targeted drug called HER3-DXd for people with several types of advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a protein called HER3 on their surface.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06489197RecruitingPhase 2
AK112 plus chemo for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug (AK112) combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced esophageal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It aims to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and controls the disease longer than chemotherapy alone.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cutaneous squamous cell cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 108 recruiting cutaneous squamous cell cancer 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 cutaneous squamous cell cancer 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 cutaneous squamous cell cancer 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
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.