Clinical trials
Head and Neck Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting head and neck cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 619 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06494995RecruitingPhase 2
AK104 and low-dose radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called AK104 (cadonilimab) combined with low-dose radiation for people with head and neck or nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back or spread and no longer responds to first treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06797986RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Vaccine for HPV-positive head and neck cancer
This trial tests an investigational vaccine called BVAC-E6E7 for head and neck cancer caused by HPV types 16 or 18 that has come back or spread. It is for people who have already tried standard treatments like platinum chemo or immunotherapy, or can't take them.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT06693323RecruitingPhase 2
AHCC supplement with standard therapy for HPV-related head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding an AHCC supplement to standard treatment can improve outcomes for people with HPV-positive head and neck cancer. It is for patients who have had surgery and have certain high-risk features, like positive margins or cancer spread to lymph nodes.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18–79 - NCT07136545RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
HCB101 plus pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HCB101, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread and is no longer responding to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Taoyuan, Guishan DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06725498RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy directly into an artery, radiation, and immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer. It may offer a new treatment option for people whose cancer hasn't spread to other parts of the body.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06741982RecruitingPhase 1
Immune-targeted therapy and virus treatment before head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of immune therapy, targeted drugs, and a virus-based treatment before surgery for head and neck cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT07090317RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Two Immunotherapy Drugs for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests two new immunotherapy drugs, iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, for people with head and neck squamous cell cancer that has spread or come back after at least 2 prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07158164RecruitingPhase 4
Genetic testing for chemotherapy dose adjustment
This trial checks if adjusting the dose of chemotherapy drugs 5-FU or capecitabine based on your DPYD genetic results can improve safety and effectiveness. It’s for people with cancer who are about to start these drugs for the first time.
Belleville, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT01473784Recruiting
Robot-assisted mouth and throat surgery for head and neck tumors
This trial studies using a robot-assisted operation through the mouth to diagnose or treat certain non-cancer (benign) and cancer (malignant) tumors in the head and neck. It may help some people avoid more invasive surgery by using an approach that reaches the throat and voice box area through the mouth.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07423078RecruitingPhase 2
Larynx preservation trial for advanced throat cancer
This trial tests a new approach to treat throat cancer while trying to preserve your larynx (voice box). It combines chemotherapy drugs and an immunotherapy drug before surgery or radiation. The goal is to see if this can help you avoid needing to have your larynx removed.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07580300RecruitingPhase 3
Proton vs. Standard Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
This trial compares two types of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer: proton therapy (a newer, more targeted approach) versus standard photon therapy (the current common treatment). The goal is to see if protons reduce side effects while treating the cancer just as well.
BergenAges 40–90 - 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 - NCT05774483Recruiting
Check nodes in early mouth cancer using a biopsy or planned neck surgery
This trial studies two ways to check whether early oral cavity cancer has spread to nearby neck lymph nodes. It compares sentinel node biopsy versus limited elective neck dissection to see which approach is more useful for people with node-negative tongue or inner-cheek cancers.
Mumbai, MaharashtraAges 18–80 - NCT05800574RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted neck radiation for p16-positive favorable throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether a more precisely targeted radiation plan to the neck can work for people with p16-positive oropharynx cancer that is considered “favorable risk.” Doctors use special imaging to map where lymph nodes are likely involved, aiming to treat the right areas while avoiding unnecessary treatment.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04333537RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Sentinel node biopsy versus standard neck surgery for early mouth cancer
This trial compares two ways of checking whether early oral cavity squamous cell cancer has spread to neck lymph nodes. It tests whether sentinel lymph node biopsy can find spread as well as standard neck dissection, while potentially reducing more extensive surgery for some people.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06629038Recruiting
AI estimates jaw, neck, and shoulder movement
This study uses an artificial intelligence (AI) model to estimate how much you can move your jaw, neck, and shoulders. It aims to help doctors better measure movement problems in people with or without oral cancer.
TaipeiAges 20–65 - NCT05333523RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized neck radiation using a lymph node sentinel biopsy
This Phase 3 trial tests whether guiding neck radiation by checking the “sentinel” lymph node can target treatment more precisely in certain larynx, hypopharynx, or oropharynx cancers. It aims to improve control while potentially reducing unnecessary radiation to areas that don’t need it.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07121595RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized neck radiation for mouth cancer with sentinel node biopsy
This study tests whether a personalized approach to radiation therapy after surgery, guided by a special lymph node biopsy (sentinel node biopsy), can effectively treat mouth cancer while reducing side effects. It is for people whose cancer is on one side of the mouth and has not spread to the other side of the neck or beyond.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for head and neck cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 619 recruiting head and neck 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 head and neck 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 head and neck 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.