Clinical trials
Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting hypopharyngeal carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 28 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05136196RecruitingPhase 2
Cabozantinib plus nivolumab for advanced melanoma or head-neck cancer
This trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy medicines—cabozantinib and nivolumab—can shrink advanced melanoma or certain head-and-neck squamous cell cancers. It is mainly for people whose cancer has grown after prior PD-1 treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07156227RecruitingPhase 1
Testing camonsertib with radiation for returning head and neck cancer
This study tests whether adding the drug camonsertib to radiation therapy can help people whose head and neck cancer has come back in a spot that was already treated with radiation. Camonsertib is an experimental drug that may help radiation work better.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06589804RecruitingPhase 3
Testing cetuximab plus pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding cetuximab to the standard drug pembrolizumab works better for head and neck cancer that has spread or come back after treatment. It is for people whose cancer did not respond to platinum chemotherapy and whose tumors have a certain immune marker (PD-L1).
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06980038RecruitingPhase 2
Testing two immunotherapy drugs before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding a second immunotherapy drug (CDX-1140) to the standard immunotherapy cemiplimab before surgery is better than cemiplimab alone for people with stage III-IV head and neck cancer that can be removed with surgery.
Irvine, 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+ - NCT06662058Recruiting
Remote hearing test for head and neck cancer patients on cisplatin or radiation
This study tests a remote hearing test to monitor hearing changes in patients with head and neck cancer getting cisplatin chemotherapy and/or radiation. The goal is to catch hearing loss early so treatment can be adjusted.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06532279RecruitingPhase 2
Testing BMX-001 with chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding BMX-001 (a drug that may protect healthy tissues) to standard chemoradiation can reduce side effects and improve outcomes for people with head and neck cancer. It's a randomized study, so you would have a 50/50 chance of getting BMX-001 or a placebo.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06636734RecruitingPhase 2
Lovastatin plus pembrolizumab for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding lovastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) works better than pembrolizumab alone for head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. It's for people who haven't had immunotherapy before and aren't already on a statin.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06868433RecruitingPhase 1
TMV vaccine alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced HNSCC
This trial tests a vaccine made from your own tumor to help your immune system fight head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. It is given alone or with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to see if it can shrink tumors or slow progression.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06914999RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Comparing a new scan to standard scan during head and neck cancer radiation
This trial is testing whether a newer type of PET/CT scan (F-18 NaF) can better detect blood vessel problems caused by radiation therapy than the standard scan (F-18 FDG) in people with head and neck cancer. If successful, it could lead to better ways to prevent and manage these complications.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06997068RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combination for returning head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—methotrexate, erlotinib, and celecoxib—for people whose head and neck cancer has come back or spread. It is designed for patients in the rural Midwest who have already had or chosen not to have standard first treatment.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07248956RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before surgery for throat cancer
This trial tests giving chemotherapy combined with an immunotherapy drug (finotonlimab) before surgery for locally advanced hypopharyngeal cancer. It aims to shrink the tumor enough to improve surgery outcomes.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT01365169Recruiting
How activity level and daily function relate to cancer survival
This study looks at how physical activity (movement during the day) and a clinician-rated “day-to-day function” score relate to overall survival in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from activity-focused care and better monitoring.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02734537RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation with or without cisplatin after head and neck surgery
This trial studies whether adding cisplatin (a chemotherapy medicine) to radiation therapy helps people with stage III–IVA squamous cell cancer of the head and neck after they’ve had surgery. It’s meant to lower the risk of the cancer coming back.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT03010150Recruiting
Blood tests and swallowing exercise check-ins for head and neck cancer
This study looks at whether giving swallowing exercises and checking in with questionnaires can help people with metastatic (spreading to neck lymph nodes) head and neck cancers do the exercises correctly. It also uses blood tests to better understand adherence and progress over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06151743RecruitingPhase 2
Testing drug combo before throat cancer surgery
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (an immunotherapy called a PD-1 inhibitor, cetuximab, and platinum chemotherapy) given before surgery for advanced throat cancer that requires removing the voice box. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor and improves outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05494190Recruiting
Treatment strategy for lymph node spread in hypopharyngeal cancer
This trial studies treatment choices for people with hypopharyngeal squamous cell cancer that has spread to certain neck lymph nodes. The goal is to help control the cancer in the neck and improve outcomes when the lymph node area can be surgically managed.
Harbin, HeilongjiangAges 18–75 - NCT04908696Recruiting
Treatment study for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers
This trial tests treatment approaches for people with cancers of the voice box (larynx) or lower throat (hypopharynx). It may help by finding which treatment strategy works best for different tumor locations and cancer stages.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT07665190RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combination before surgery for advanced throat cancer
This trial tests a new combination of a targeted therapy (EGFR-ADC) and an immunotherapy drug before surgery to shrink and control locally advanced throat cancer. It may help make surgery more effective and reduce the chance of recurrence.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07058805RecruitingPhase 2
Post-radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
This trial studies a standard type of radiation therapy given after surgery for head and neck cancer. It aims to see if giving radiation only to certain areas of the neck can control the cancer with fewer side effects.
BaselAges 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+ - NCT04671667RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab vs chemo-radiation after surgery for recurrent head/neck cancer
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) works better than the usual chemo plus radiation after surgery for cancer that has come back in the head and neck area. It may help reduce cancer returning or spreading by using your immune system, but eligibility depends on how the cancer came back and your prior treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–79 - NCT05940441Recruiting
Low-dose capecitabine after throat cancer treatment
This study tests whether low-dose capecitabine given after standard treatment can lower the chance that locoregional (nearby) throat cancer returns. It is designed for adults with advanced hypopharyngeal (throat) cancer who have finished curative chemoradiation or surgery and follow-up therapy and show no active cancer on exam.
ShanghaiAges 18–65 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hypopharyngeal carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 28 recruiting hypopharyngeal carcinoma 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 hypopharyngeal carcinoma 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 hypopharyngeal carcinoma 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
- Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stage III Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Recurrent Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stage IVA Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Stage IV Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Stage IVB Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Metastatic Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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.