Clinical trials
Head and Neck Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting head and neck surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 338 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05082961Recruiting
Blood immune markers and brain radiation after head/neck surgery
This study looks at immune system signals in your blood during and after postoperative radiation therapy for certain head and neck cancers involving the brain or skull base. Researchers want to see whether these “immune markers” relate to treatment response or side effects.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT07572864RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and vaccine before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of immunotherapy (a drug that helps your immune system fight cancer) and a mitochondrial vaccine given before surgery for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to help reduce cancer recurrence and improve survival after surgery.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07546045Recruiting
Robotic Surgery and Swallowing Recovery for Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests a specialized robotic surgical approach for head and neck cancers, combined with personalized speech and swallowing rehabilitation. The goal is to remove tumors while preserving organ function and improving your ability to swallow and speak after surgery.
LausanneAges 18 years+ - NCT07528495RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Skipping neck radiation for oral cancer after surgery
This trial tests whether patients with early-stage oral cancer who have surgery and lymph-node removal can skip radiation to the neck if certain favorable conditions are met. The goal is to reduce side effects like difficulty swallowing while keeping cancer control strong.
Jhajjar, HaryanaAges 18–70 - NCT06752798RecruitingPhase 2
Trilaciclib to protect bone marrow after head and neck cancer surgery and chemoradiation
This trial tests if trilaciclib can protect bone marrow during chemoradiation after surgery for advanced head and neck cancer. It is for people with specific risk factors found after surgery.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–70 - NCT07517198RecruitingPhase 1
EXS74539 Study for Advanced Solid Tumors
This is an early-stage study testing a new cancer drug called EXS74539 to find the right dose and see how well it works in people with various advanced solid tumors. The drug may help patients whose cancers have stopped responding to standard treatments.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07524114Recruiting
Blood test to find leftover cancer after treatment
This study uses a blood test to look for tiny bits of cancer DNA after you finish treatment. It may help doctors know if cancer is still there and guide next steps.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07509099RecruitingPhase 3
Combination treatment for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a combination of two medications—cetuximab (a targeted antibody) and either pembrolizumab or finotonlimab (immunotherapies)—along with chemotherapy, for advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The goal is to see if this combination helps shrink tumors and improve survival compared to standard treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07503808RecruitingPhase 1
IDE034 for advanced solid tumors with B7-H3 or PTK7
This study tests a new drug called IDE034 for people with advanced solid tumors that have certain markers (B7-H3 and PTK7). The drug may help by targeting these markers on cancer cells, and the study checks if it is safe and effective.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06422403RecruitingPhase 2
Study on giving immunotherapy less often for advanced cancer
This trial tests whether giving certain immunotherapy drugs less often than usual is safe and still works well for people with advanced stomach, liver, or lung cancer. It might mean fewer hospital visits while still controlling the cancer.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT06640725RecruitingPhase 2
TPEx chemo with maintenance immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs (TPEx) followed by two immunotherapy drugs (avelumab and cetuximab) as a first treatment for head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. It is for people whose tumors show a protein called PD-L1 and who have not had chemotherapy for advanced disease before.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges 18–74 - NCT06087614RecruitingPhase 2
Higher-dose radiation for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a higher dose of radiation therapy that is adjusted based on oxygen levels in the tumor. It may help people with certain head and neck cancers that have not been treated before.
DelhiAges 18–70 - NCT06782555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of experimental drug combo for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs—evofosfamide, zalifrelimab, and balstilimab—in people with advanced prostate, pancreatic, or certain head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04857164RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for recurrent or metastatic throat cancer
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) combined with chemotherapy works better as a first treatment for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in the oral/throat area. It aims to improve cancer control and help people live longer with fewer side effects than standard care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07447570RecruitingPhase 2
Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab plus radiation and chemo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab) with low-dose radiation and chemotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer. It aims to see if this approach can help patients who have not had prior treatment for their cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT05669430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an anti-cancer drug alone and with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests GV20-0251 (an anti-cancer treatment) by itself and combined with pembrolizumab, to see how well it works and how safe it is. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have grown despite standard treatments, or where standard treatments aren’t an option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07390838RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SH009 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an investigational drug called SH009 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT05231655Recruiting
Study testing fresh tumor tissue from cancer surgery or biopsy
This study collects fresh samples of tumor tissue during procedures like surgery, biopsy, or TURBT to test a cancer therapy outside the body. It may help researchers learn which treatments work better for different solid cancers.
Sheffield, South YorkshireAges 16 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+ - NCT07348211RecruitingPhase 1
Study of SIM0610 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called SIM0610 for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07337161Recruiting
Radiation for skin cancer that spread to neck lymph nodes
This trial tests a focused radiation treatment after surgery for people with a common skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) that has spread to the lymph nodes in the neck or near the ear. The goal is to see if this approach can prevent the cancer from coming back.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for head and neck surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 338 recruiting head and neck surgery 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 surgery 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 surgery 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.