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
- NCT06607406Recruiting
Timing of radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether starting radiation therapy more than 6 weeks (but within 16 weeks) after surgery is safe and effective for people with certain high-risk head and neck cancers. It could help those who had to delay radiation for recovery or other reasons.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06706973Recruiting
Epigenetic study for new head and neck cancer treatments
This trial studies the role of epigenetic marks in head and neck cancer to improve diagnosis and treatment. If you have been newly diagnosed with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and have not yet received treatment, you may be eligible to participate.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06870799Recruiting
Face mask vs. camera-guided radiation for head and neck cancer
This trial compares two ways of giving radiation for head and neck cancer: with a custom face mask or with a new camera-guided system (no mask). The goal is to see which approach works better and is more comfortable for patients.
ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06876844RecruitingPhase 2
Surufatinib plus Envolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests a new combination of two drugs (Surufatinib and Envolizumab) as a second treatment option for people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. It's for patients whose first treatment (usually chemo or immunotherapy) stopped working within 6 months.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06912087RecruitingPhase 1
Finding the right dose of a new combo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new three-drug combination for advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be cured by local treatments. It aims to find the best dose of a targeted therapy called Zanzalintinib when given with two standard immunotherapy and targeted drugs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06952868RecruitingPhase 2
BNCT for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial tests a special type of radiation therapy called BNCT (boron neutron capture therapy) for head and neck cancers that have come back and cannot be removed by surgery. It may be an option for patients who have already had radiation and cannot receive standard chemotherapy.
TaichungAges 18–80 - NCT07065630RecruitingPhase 2
New immunotherapy for HPV-negative head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called volrustomig for people with advanced head and neck cancer that is not caused by HPV. The goal is to see if giving this treatment based on how the cancer responds can help shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07675421Recruiting
HMB supplement for head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether taking HMB (a supplement that may help reduce inflammation) can improve recovery and outcomes in people with head and neck cancer who are scheduled for surgery to remove their tumor.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18 years+ - NCT07662681RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Camrelizumab plus famitinib for rare head and neck cancers
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) and famitinib (a targeted therapy)—for people with rare head and neck tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. It may be an option if you have not had a prior PD-1 inhibitor and have had at most one prior systemic treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07051265Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief for head and neck cancer patients using TENS or acupressure
This study compares two non-drug methods—TENS (a mild electrical device) and acupressure (gentle finger pressure on specific points)—to help manage pain in people with head and neck cancer. If you have cancer-related pain and need medication, you may be able to join.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–100 - NCT06885424Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up for A2 Bio gene therapy patients
This study follows up with people who previously received a gene therapy product from A2 Biotherapeutics in an earlier trial. The goal is to monitor their health over time and check for any long-term effects.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06990737RecruitingPhase 2
Sentinel node biopsy for high-risk skin cancer of the head and neck
This trial is testing whether a procedure called sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can help manage high-risk skin cancer on the head and neck that has not spread to lymph nodes. It is for people whose skin cancer is considered high-risk due to features like size, depth, or location, and who are able to have surgery.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05172245RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug added to chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether adding a new targeted drug called ipatasertib to standard chemoradiation can improve treatment for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. Ipatasertib may help block a protein that helps cancer grow, possibly making the standard therapy more effective.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07622381Recruiting
Specialist Nurse Care for Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
This trial tests whether extra support from specially trained nurses helps patients recover better after head and neck cancer surgery. The study focuses on improving care, managing side effects, and supporting your overall recovery.
TianjinAges 18–70 - 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+ - NCT07552467Recruiting
PET Imaging Scan for Detecting Cancer Using New Radioactive Tracer
This study tests a new type of imaging scan (PET/CT or PET/MR) that uses a radioactive tracer to help doctors better detect and diagnose various cancers. The scan targets a specific protein found in tumors, which may help identify cancer more accurately than standard imaging.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06856213RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab with or without weekly paclitaxel for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel (Taxol) to the targeted therapy cetuximab (Erbitux) is more effective than cetuximab alone for head and neck cancer that has progressed after initial immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if the combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT05376553Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Test cemiplimab plus chemo before treatment for head and neck cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests cemiplimab (an immune system medicine) given with “induction” chemotherapy before the main treatment for locally advanced squamous cell head and neck cancer. It’s designed to see how well this treatment is tolerated and to learn about immune responses that may help future patients.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06959108RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two treatments for head and neck cancer before chemoradiation
This trial tests two different drug combos—one using an EGFR-targeted therapy alone, the other adding an immunotherapy—before standard chemoradiation for locally advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see which approach works better without prior treatment.
VillejuifAges 18–75 - NCT05919290Recruiting
Study MRI imaging markers in head and neck cancer
This study uses repeat MRI scans to look for imaging “markers” that may help doctors better understand head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may be most relevant if you are planning curative surgery and/or (chemo)radiotherapy and can safely undergo MRI more than once.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07405086RecruitingPhase 4
Morning vs. afternoon immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial compares giving immunotherapy in the morning versus the afternoon to see if timing affects how well it works. It is for people with certain types of advanced or metastatic solid tumors who have not had this treatment before.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT06265285RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab at home vs. clinic for cancer treatment
This study compares giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab as a shot under the skin at home versus in the clinic. It is for people with certain cancers who are already taking or starting nivolumab.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07584499RecruitingPhase 1
New drug test for children with EGFR-positive solid tumors
This study tests a new cancer drug called Becotatug Vedotin in children ages 2–18 with certain types of solid tumors (cancers that form in organs or tissues) that have an EGFR protein. The drug is designed to find tumors with this protein and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 2–18 - NCT06606028Recruiting
Blood test for leftover cancer DNA after head and neck cancer treatment
This study uses a simple blood test to look for leftover cancer DNA after treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if the test can find very small amounts of cancer early, which might help doctors make better decisions about follow-up care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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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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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.