Clinical trials
Head and Neck Tumors clinical trials
Below are recruiting head and neck tumors clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 412 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06534762RecruitingPhase 2
Miraberon for advanced solid tumors (first treatment)
This study tests a drug called Miraberon for people with advanced solid tumors that have not yet been treated with chemotherapy or other cancer drugs. The goal is to see if Miraberon can help shrink or control the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–65 - NCT06030440RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Lowering radiation after head and neck cancer surgery
This study tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer is as safe and effective as the standard dose. It aims to reduce side effects while still preventing the cancer from coming back.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04981119Recruiting
Test apheresis for CAR T manufacturing in HLA-A2 solid tumors
This trial studies how a process called apheresis is used to make CAR T cells for people with certain solid tumors. It is designed for tumors that have lost a specific immune marker (HLA-A*02), which may affect how well CAR T therapies work.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07755449RecruitingPhase 2
Targeted radiation for head and neck cancer after surgery
This trial tests a new way of giving radiation therapy only to the side of the neck that needs it, which may reduce side effects while still preventing cancer from coming back. It is for people who have had surgery for head and neck cancer and have not had the cancer spread to the lymph nodes.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, BarcelonaAges 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+ - NCT07227168RecruitingPhase 1
Study of STRO-004 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called STRO-004 for people with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or come back). It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for those who have already tried other treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06572514RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lower radiation after chemo-immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests if giving less radiation than usual is safe and effective for certain head and neck cancers after initial treatment with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. It aims to reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 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+ - NCT06161779Recruiting
Reconstructing the hypopharynx after cancer removal
This trial tests a surgical technique using a flap from under your chin to rebuild the hypopharynx after removing cancer. It may help people with hypopharyngeal cancer that has not spread far and who have not had radiation before.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT03649048Recruiting
Weekly low-dose or high-dose cisplatin with radiation for head and neck cancer
This trial compares two cisplatin dosing schedules (weekly low-dose vs higher dose less often) given alongside radiation for certain head and neck cancers. It’s testing which schedule works well while keeping side effects manageable during planned, curative-intent radiation.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 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+ - NCT07282483RecruitingPhase 2
Chinese medicine mouthwash for radiation mouth sores
This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine mouthwash and oral liquid can help prevent or reduce mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you are getting radiation and are at risk for these painful sores, this study might offer you extra relief.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–65 - NCT06007092RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
HPV vaccine trial for oropharyngeal cancer patients
This trial tests a therapeutic vaccine for people with HPV16-positive oropharyngeal cancer who have finished curative treatment and are free of disease. The vaccine aims to help the immune system prevent the cancer from coming back.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT05414032RecruitingPhase 2
Using leftover DNA signals to guide treatment after head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a drug strategy for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer linked to HPV status. It looks at “molecular residual disease” by measuring tumor DNA in blood and uses early response and tumor test results to see who may benefit.
TorontoAges 18 years+ - NCT06005324RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized treatment for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a custom treatment plan for people with advanced head and neck cancer that is not caused by HPV. It combines radiation and chemotherapy with a targeted drug called cetuximab, adjusted based on your tumor's characteristics.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06052839RecruitingPhase 2
Pulsed chemo plus pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new way to give chemotherapy (pulsed doses) together with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) 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 works better than standard approaches.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07339774RecruitingPhase 2
Traditional Chinese medicine for mouth sores from radiation
This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine can help prevent or reduce the severity of mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you are scheduled to get radiation for non-spreading head or neck cancer, this treatment might help protect your mouth.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–65 - NCT05334069Recruiting
Blood test study for early cancer detection in patients
This study collects blood from people with cancer and people without cancer (or with possible cancer) to test whether new blood tests can detect cancer earlier. Your blood samples help researchers evaluate how well these tests work.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 40–75 - NCT06150664RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CTX-8371 for advanced cancers no longer helped by standard therapy
This trial tests a new drug called CTX-8371 for people with advanced cancers (melanoma, head and neck, lung, triple-negative breast, or Hodgkin lymphoma) that have stopped responding to standard treatments, especially immunotherapy. It is a first-in-human study, meaning doctors are learning if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Margate, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06970275Recruiting
PET-CT imaging study for cancer surgery patients
This trial uses a special PET-CT scanner to take high-resolution images of cancer tumors that have been surgically removed. The goal is to see how well these images match the results from standard lab tests, such as pathology, and to track long-term outcomes.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT07026474RecruitingPhase 3
Re-radiation plus immunotherapy for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of re-radiation and chemotherapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people whose head and neck cancer has come back after earlier treatment. It compares this approach to standard immunotherapy or chemo-immunotherapy, and may offer a new option for patients whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-L1).
ChemnitzAges 18 years+ - NCT07124000Recruiting
T-DXd for advanced HER2-positive solid tumors
This trial is for people with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (cancers that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread). It tests the drug T-DXd (also called Enhertu) when your doctor has already decided it's the right treatment for you and you have no other good options.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–130
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for head and neck tumors?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 412 recruiting head and neck tumors 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 tumors 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 tumors 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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