Clinical trials
Head and Neck Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting head and neck carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 503 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06223568RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy with or without vaccine for HPV-related throat cancer
This trial compares standard chemotherapy alone versus chemotherapy combined with an investigational vaccine (PRGN-2009) before surgery for newly diagnosed HPV-positive oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. The goal is to see if adding the vaccine improves outcomes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT07744126RecruitingPhase 2
Combination drug therapy for head and neck cancer that has spread
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (telisotuzumab adizutecan and pembrolizumab) for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread and cannot be cured with local treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer and to find the best dose.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07667400RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Docetaxel plus SX-682 for advanced head and neck or prostate cancer
This trial studies a combination of the chemotherapy drug docetaxel and an investigational drug called SX-682 for people with certain advanced head and neck cancers or prostate cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT07460765RecruitingPhase 1
Nivolumab with a special dye for head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests if a special dye attached to the drug nivolumab can help surgeons see cancer cells more clearly during surgery. If you have head and neck cancer and are scheduled for surgery, this study might be an option for you.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06769698RecruitingPhase 2
Testing fianlimab with cemiplimab for head and neck cancer
This study compares a new combination of two drugs (fianlimab and cemiplimab) against cemiplimab alone for people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. It aims to see if the combination works better.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04220749RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation vs mouth surgery for HPV-negative throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares two standard cancer treatments—radiation or surgery through the mouth—for HPV-negative oropharyngeal throat cancer. It aims to find out which approach works better while keeping side effects and quality of life acceptable.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05025813RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab before surgery or radiation for high-risk skin SCC
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) given before surgery to see if it can help control high-risk invasive cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to improve outcomes by treating cancer earlier and then following with standard surgery and radiation if needed.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT02139020Recruiting
Plasma sample collection for head and neck squamous cancer
This study collects blood plasma samples from people with squamous cell cancer of the head and neck. Researchers want to better understand how treatments work, based on your prior cancer therapy, which may help future care.
Ottignies, Brabant WallonAges 18 years+ - NCT05952947RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for HPV18-positive solid tumors with a specific immune marker
This Phase 1 trial tests HRYZ-T101 injection for people whose solid cancer is HPV18-positive and who have the HLA-DRB1*0901 immune marker. It is meant for people whose cancer has returned or spread and who have few or no effective treatment options.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07857655RecruitingPhase 4
Intraoperative methadone for pain after head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving methadone during your head and neck cancer surgery helps control pain right after the operation. Methadone is a long-acting painkiller that might reduce pain for up to a day or more, potentially improving your recovery experience.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT06248944Recruiting
Italian registry for head and neck cancers
This registry collects information from Italian hospitals about people with head and neck cancers. By joining, you help doctors better understand the disease and improve future treatments.
CandioloAges 18 years+ - NCT02678884Recruiting
PET-CT scan study for head and neck cancer before radiotherapy
This study uses PET-CT scans (a type of imaging that highlights active cancer cells) in people with a specific kind of head and neck cancer. The goal is to see how well the first scan identifies tumors that should be checked again with a second scan, to better guide care with radiotherapy.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06323369RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo before surgery vs surgery alone for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) with chemotherapy before surgery works better than surgery alone for people with head and neck cancer that has not spread to lymph nodes. It's for cancers that can be removed with surgery, and the goal is to see if the pre-surgery treatment improves outcomes.
Guangzhou, YuexiuAges 18–75 - NCT05582265RecruitingPhase 3
Study immune drug plus chemo before surgery versus surgery first
This Phase 3 trial compares two treatment plans for stage III/IVA head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC). One plan uses an immune drug with chemotherapy before surgery; the other goes straight to surgery first, to see which approach works better.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07825597Recruiting
Using a special dye to see head and neck cancer during surgery
This trial tests a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) that makes cancer cells glow under a special camera during surgery. It may help doctors remove more cancer and leave healthy tissue alone.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07814287RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for advanced EGFR-positive head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs for a type of head and neck cancer that has a specific protein called EGFR. The treatment combines an antibody-drug conjugate, an immunotherapy, and standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks or controls the cancer before possible surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07807163RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ficerafusp alfa with pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
This study tests a new drug called ficerafusp alfa combined with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) in people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The drug targets a protein that may help the immune system fight the cancer. The study is comparing two different schedules of giving the drug to see which is better.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 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+ - NCT07781072RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy plus radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) with radiation and chemotherapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06007729RecruitingPhase 2
A study of HS-20093 for head and neck cancer and other solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, HS-20093, in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma or other solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink or slow the growth of these cancers.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT06575322Recruiting
Neoadjuvant therapy for head and neck cancer: effects on pain and mood
This trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to chemotherapy before surgery can help reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this approach improves quality of life during treatment.
Guanzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07766226Recruiting
Online support group for head and neck cancer patients
This study tests whether an online support group can help people with head and neck cancer feel better during and after their radiation treatment. You would participate in a shared online community and complete questionnaires about your well-being.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06248996RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a stronger radiation schedule for large head and neck cancers
This trial tests whether giving a slightly different schedule of radiation (more frequent, smaller doses) can improve treatment for people with large head and neck cancers. It is for patients who are getting radiation as their main treatment, sometimes with chemotherapy as well.
GävleAges 18–100 - NCT06137378RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for advanced throat cancer to avoid laryngectomy
This trial tests whether a drug called pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help people with advanced throat cancer avoid removal of the voice box. You may be eligible if you have a specific type of larynx or hypopharynx cancer that hasn't been treated with radiation or immunotherapy before.
Mannheim, Baden-WürtembergAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for head and neck carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 503 recruiting head and neck 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 head and neck 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 head and neck 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
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced 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.