Clinical trials
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 109 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06868433RecruitingPhase 1
TMV vaccine alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced HNSCC
This trial tests a vaccine made from your own tumor to help your immune system fight head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. It is given alone or with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to see if it can shrink tumors or slow progression.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06875609Recruiting
ctDNA test for skin cancer patients
This trial studies a blood test (ctDNA) in people with a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if the test can help track the cancer and guide treatment decisions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06992427RecruitingPhase 3
Gabapentin to prevent opioid use for mouth pain during cancer treatment
This trial tests if taking gabapentin during chemoradiation for head and neck cancer can reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. It may help manage mouth pain caused by treatment.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06998342RecruitingPhase 2
Mohs surgery plus short radiation for head and neck skin cancer
This trial studies a combination of Mohs surgery and a short course of radiation therapy for people with squamous cell skin cancer of the head and neck. The goal is to see if this approach is effective with fewer side effects.
Burlington, VermontAges 18 years+ - NCT07223424RecruitingPhase 2
Patient preference study: shot vs infusion for immunotherapy
This study compares two ways to take immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab): as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) versus an infusion into a vein (intravenous). It looks at which method patients prefer and is for people with certain advanced cancers where these drugs are already approved.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07286318RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Niacinamide cream for skin cancer prevention in transplant patients
This trial tests if a daily cream with 5% niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) can help prevent skin cancer in people who have had an organ transplant. You will apply the cream to your skin and also use sunscreen every day.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07288073RecruitingPhase 2
TIL Therapy for Advanced Skin Cancer Patients
This study tests a personalized cell therapy called TIL (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) for people with advanced skin cancers that have not responded to immunotherapy. Doctors take your tumor cells, grow immune cells from them, and then infuse them back to fight the cancer.
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+ - NCT07419464RecruitingPhase 2
Testing 5-FU for head and neck cancer that has returned
This trial tests the drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. It aims to see if 5-FU can help when other treatments have stopped working.
St Louis, MissouriAges 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+ - NCT06782399Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Drug screening for skin squamous cell cancer lesions
This trial tests a device placed on skin cancer lesions to see which drugs might work best. It is for people with visible squamous cell carcinoma on the skin, including lesions that have come back after radiation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05544136RecruitingPhase 2
Study of lower radiation and chemo for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether giving lower doses of radiation and chemotherapy is safe and effective for people with certain head and neck cancers. It aims to reduce side effects while keeping the treatment successful.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07227870RecruitingPhase 2
Study of L19IL2/TNF for advanced basal cell carcinoma
This trial tests a combination drug (L19IL2/TNF) given as injections into skin tumors. It is for people with advanced basal cell carcinoma that has worsened after or cannot tolerate standard treatments.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07617805RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy using natural killer cells (immune cells) that are designed to recognize and attack head and neck cancer cells. The therapy targets two specific proteins (EGFR and HER2) found on cancer cells and is for patients whose cancer has returned or spread despite previous treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT04119024RecruitingPhase 1
Gene-edited immune cells for advanced melanoma or solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests a gene-modified immune cell treatment for advanced cancers that don’t have standard curative options. It may help by attacking cancer cells that show a specific marker called IL13Rα2 after patients receive “conditioning” chemotherapy to prepare the immune system.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT03370406RecruitingPhase 1
Test cream and injection treatment for skin squamous cell cancer
This early-phase study tests whether combining an injection into the skin lesion with a topical cream can treat squamous cell skin cancer. It may help shrink the cancer and improve control in people whose tumor is in the lower legs or feet.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 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+ - NCT05280314RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before and after surgery for stage III melanoma or throat cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy medicines given before surgery and again after surgery to help control the cancer and improve outcomes. It studies people with resectable (operable) stage III melanoma or certain stage III/IVA throat cancers.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05808920Recruiting
Salvage surgery study for recurrent head and neck skin-cell cancer
This study looks at how well people do after “salvage” surgery (planned surgery after prior treatment) for recurrent or residual squamous cell cancer in the head and neck. It may help doctors understand which patients benefit most, including how this surgery affects survival and day-to-day function.
DerbyAges 18 years+ - NCT06039111Recruiting
Comparing two dyes for lymph node mapping in vulvar cancer
This study compares two methods for finding the first lymph node (sentinel node) that may contain cancer in people with vulvar cancer. It uses a dye called indocyanine green alone or with a radioactive tracer (technetium) to see which approach works better for staging the disease.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06223568RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo with or without a vaccine for HPV-related throat cancer
This trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy vaccine (PRGN-2009) to standard chemotherapy before surgery works better than chemotherapy alone for people with newly diagnosed HPV-positive oropharyngeal (head and neck) cancer.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06479070Recruiting
Using ctDNA to guide radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
This study looks at whether measuring a DNA fragment in the blood (called ctDNA) can help predict how well radiotherapy works for head and neck cancer. It may help doctors better tailor treatment for patients with stage III or IV disease.
Caen, CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT07567235RecruitingPhase 1
CFH Protein Ice Microneedles for Radiation Skin Damage
This study tests a new treatment using ice microneedles to deliver a healing protein (CFH) to prevent skin scarring and fibrosis after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The goal is to reduce long-term skin damage from cancer treatment.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 109 recruiting cutaneous 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 cutaneous 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 cutaneous 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.
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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.