Clinical trials
HNSCC clinical trials
Below are recruiting hnscc clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 136 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05889312Recruiting
PET scan to measure early response to cancer therapy
This trial studies how well an imaging scan called 18F-FSPG PET shows whether head and neck or lung cancer responds to standard chemoradiotherapy. It may help doctors understand early signs of treatment success or failure.
LondonAges 16 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+ - NCT07189871RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Targeted radiation therapy for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new radioactive treatment (177Lu-BetaBart) for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It aims to see if this targeted therapy can slow or stop tumor growth.
Dothan, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07182149RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called NRM-823 for people with several types of advanced cancer that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and how well it works.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07172802RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of GI-108 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called GI-108, which is designed to help your immune system fight cancer. It is for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments.
SeoulAges 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+ - NCT07136545RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
HCB101 plus pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HCB101, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread and is no longer responding to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
Taoyuan, Guishan DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07139990RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized radiotherapy for lung, brain, sarcoma, or head and neck cancers
This trial tests whether giving personalized radiotherapy alongside standard treatments can better control several types of cancer: small cell lung cancer, brain metastases, soft tissue sarcoma, and head and neck cancer. It aims to see if this approach helps patients live longer without their cancer growing or coming back.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07131566Recruiting
Immune response in neck lymph nodes in head and neck cancer
This study looks at how the immune system in the lymph nodes of the neck responds to head and neck cancer. It will help researchers understand how the body fights these cancers, which could lead to better treatments.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07106827RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a new drug for advanced or resistant solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, GV20-0251, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and helpful.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07090317RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Two Immunotherapy Drugs for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests two new immunotherapy drugs, iparomlimab and tuvonralimab, for people with head and neck squamous cell cancer that has spread or come back after at least 2 prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or slow the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07088211RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for first-line head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug combination (sacituzumab tirumotecan and toripalimab) as a first treatment for people with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks tumors and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07081984RecruitingPhase 1
Testing TI-0093 for advanced HPV-16 positive cancers
This study tests a new drug, TI-0093, for people with HPV‑16 positive solid tumors (like head and neck or cervical cancer) that have come back or spread after standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07085091RecruitingPhase 1
Study of ALX2004 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug, ALX2004, for people with certain advanced cancers (head and neck, lung, esophagus, or colorectal) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07063212RecruitingPhase 2
Sacituzumab govitecan plus cetuximab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—sacituzumab govitecan and cetuximab—for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has gotten worse after immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this new treatment can shrink or slow the cancer.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07035249RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
DCSZ11 plus standard therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called DCSZ11 combined with usual chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It aims to see if adding DCSZ11 works better than standard treatments alone.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07030257RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of CP-383 for advanced solid tumors
This study tests a new drug called CP-383 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth, especially for certain cancers with genetic changes.
Denver, ColoradoAges 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).
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT07027280Recruiting
Measuring Tumor Differences in Head and Neck Cancer
This study uses scans and tissue samples to look at differences within your tumor (called heterogeneity). It may help doctors understand your cancer better and choose the best treatment approach.
ChongqingAges 15–89 - NCT06943820RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
AK129 combination therapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (including AK129) for people with advanced solid tumors, specifically lung cancer, head and neck cancer, or colorectal cancer. It is for those who have already tried a platinum chemo and a PD-1/PD-L1 drug but their cancer got worse.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06494995RecruitingPhase 2
AK104 and low-dose radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called AK104 (cadonilimab) combined with low-dose radiation for people with head and neck or nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back or spread and no longer responds to first treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06943521RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MT-4561 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called MT-4561 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06935188RecruitingPhase 2
Dalpiciclib plus cetuximab for certain head and neck cancers
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (dalpiciclib and cetuximab) versus cetuximab alone for people with head and neck cancer that is HPV-negative, has not responded to prior immunotherapy, and is not curable with surgery. The goal is to see if the combination works better.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hnscc?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 136 recruiting hnscc 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 hnscc 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 hnscc 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.