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 410 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06614686RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T therapy for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy that targets a protein called Trop2 found on some head and neck cancer cells. It's for people who have tried standard treatments and need a new option.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT06678724Recruiting
Blood test study for head and neck cancer that has returned or spread
This trial is testing a new blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to better understand and predict the course of head and neck cancers that have come back or spread. If you join, researchers will use a special chip to look at your immune cells and tumor cells in your blood.
Zhubei, HsinChu CountyAges 20 years+ - NCT06706401RecruitingPhase 3
Lymphocyte-sparing radio-immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new approach that combines radiation and immunotherapy, while trying to protect your immune cells. It is for people with head and neck cancer that has not spread across the midline of the body and has not been treated yet.
Lyon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07149207RecruitingPhase 2
Using a dye during head and neck cancer surgery
This study tests whether a special dye (ICG) injected before surgery can help surgeons see head and neck cancer more clearly during the operation. It is for people with squamous cell carcinoma who are at risk of their cancer returning and are scheduled for surgery.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06716892Recruiting
Non-invasive imaging for head and neck tumors
This trial is testing a new, non-invasive imaging technique called MSOT to look at head and neck tumors. It compares images from people with tumors to healthy volunteers, aiming to improve how doctors evaluate tissue before surgery.
Erlangen, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06736379RecruitingPhase 1
RNA Therapy Injections for Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy made of self-amplifying RNA (saRNA) that produces a protein called IL-12. It's injected directly into head and neck tumors to help your immune system fight the cancer. The study is for people whose cancer has not responded well to standard treatments or who are having surgery to remove their tumor.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06761937RecruitingPhase 1
Heat and radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation and heat therapy (thermoradiotherapy) for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if adding heat can make the radiation more effective.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06767488Recruiting
Breath test for mouth sores from radiation therapy
This study is testing a new breath test to see if it can detect and predict mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck tumors. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to help doctors manage treatment side effects.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06791941Recruiting
Studying therapy resistance in recurrent head and neck cancer
This study looks at why some head and neck cancers come back after treatment. It will test tumor tissue from people having surgery to see if certain proteins (mutant p53 and YAP) are linked to treatment resistance. Your participation could help researchers understand how to better treat these cancers in the future.
Roma, RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT06869473RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab, chemo, and avelumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (cetuximab) and immunotherapy (avelumab) plus chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if adding these medicines helps control the cancer longer.
Cagliari, CAGLIARIAges 18 years+ - NCT07213934RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immunotherapy and radiation before surgery for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination for people whose head and neck cancer has come back after prior radiation. You'll receive an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) plus radiation, then surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can improve how well surgery works.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07232524RecruitingPhase 1
BL-M24D1 for advanced head and neck and other solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called BL-M24D1 in people with head and neck cancer or other solid tumors that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help shrink tumors.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07242859Recruiting
Rice bran for mouth sores from radiation in head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether a rice bran supplement can help prevent or reduce mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you're getting radiation with or without chemo, this simple addition might ease side effects.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07253402Recruiting
Microbiota-guided radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
This trial is testing a new way to use radiation therapy for head and neck cancer by also looking at the bacteria in your mouth and gut. The goal is to see if adjusting the treatment based on your bacteria can improve outcomes and reduce side effects.
Milan, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07274852RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a radioactive drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new radioactive drug (177Lu-BL-ARC001) for people with advanced lung, breast, head and neck, or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug can target and shrink tumors while limiting side effects.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07333274RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plus nimotuzumab for head and neck cancer
This trial compares radiation therapy alone versus radiation therapy plus a targeted drug called nimotuzumab for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot take cisplatin chemotherapy. The goal is to see if adding nimotuzumab improves outcomes.
Shandong, ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT00568490Recruiting
Finding blood markers that show low oxygen in tumors
This study looks for substances in blood that may reflect how “low-oxygen” a tumor is. If you have head and neck cancer or non-small cell lung cancer, it may help researchers understand tumor oxygen levels and improve future care.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT00200486Recruiting
Molecular testing of head and neck tumors
This study looks at head and neck tumors using molecular and genetic tests. It may help doctors learn more about what drives different tumors and how they might respond to treatment, using biopsy or stored tumor tissue.
The Bronx, New YorkAges Any age - NCT02572778Recruiting
Study using patient tumor samples in head and neck cancer
This study uses tumor tissue taken from people with head and neck cancer, then grows it in a lab to better understand the cancer and predict responses. If you have a new or returning cancer and can share key medical details and follow-up information, you may be able to take part.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07445048RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for high-risk head and neck cancer
This trial tests if adding a targeted drug (nimotuzumab) and an immunotherapy (benmelstobart) after surgery and radiation can help prevent cancer from returning in patients with high-risk head and neck cancer who cannot take cisplatin chemotherapy.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07462377RecruitingPhase 1
Testing EPI-326 for EGFR-mutant lung and head & neck cancers
This trial tests a new drug, EPI-326, in people with advanced lung or head & neck cancers that have certain EGFR changes. The goal is to see if it is safe and may help shrink the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07625423RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy injection for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new treatment where a specially designed virus carrying an anti-cancer gene is injected directly into tumors in the head and neck area. It's for patients whose cancer has come back or spread after prior chemotherapy and who cannot have surgery or radiation.
Chengdu, ChinaAges 18–65 - NCT07635641Recruiting
Proton Therapy for Recurring Head and Neck Cancer
This study tracks how well proton therapy (a precise radiation treatment) works when head and neck cancer comes back after previous treatment. Proton therapy uses high-energy particles instead of traditional X-rays, which may reduce side effects.
Rozzano, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT07595666Enrolling by invitation
New PET scanner versus standard PET for head and neck imaging
This study compares a newer PET/CT scanner (called NeuroEXPLORER) with standard PET/CT scanners for imaging the head and neck region. The goal is to see if the new scanner provides better or clearer images to help diagnose conditions.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 4 weeks+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for head and neck tumors?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 410 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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