Clinical trials
Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting locally advanced head and neck cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 199 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07260591RecruitingPhase 1
VSV-02 for advanced solid tumors that need new options
This trial tests an experimental virus therapy called VSV-02 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The treatment is given directly into a tumor, aiming to attack cancer from the inside.
Xinxiang, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT06878612RecruitingPhase 1
Personalized tumor cell vaccine for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new vaccine made from your own tumor cells to see if it can help your immune system fight the cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–65 - NCT06752681RecruitingPhase 1
Testing day301 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called DAY301 for people with certain advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06896890RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Inhaled cisplatin for stage IV lung cancer
This trial tests a new way to give the chemotherapy drug cisplatin—as a dry powder you inhale—for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer who have not yet started treatment. The goal is to see if this inhaled form is safe and effective when added to standard immunotherapy or chemotherapy.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT07227350RecruitingPhase 2
L19IL2 and L19TNF for advanced basal cell carcinoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, L19IL2 and L19TNF, injected directly into advanced basal cell carcinoma tumors that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink the tumors.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04852328RecruitingPhase 2
Testing CUE-101 schedules before treatment for HPV16 throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies different timing “schedules” of CUE-101 given before surgery or before chemoradiation for HPV16-positive oropharyngeal throat cancer. The goal is to see if CUE-101 can help the body respond better and potentially improve outcomes.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06016920RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
HPV16 vaccine plus Keytruda for oropharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a new vaccine (VB10.16) combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for people with HPV16-positive oropharyngeal cancer that has spread or come back. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
OlomoucAges 18 years+ - NCT06287294Recruiting
Taste problems and dry mouth in advanced cancer
This study looks at taste problems in people with advanced cancer who also have a dry mouth. It aims to understand the link between dry mouth and taste changes to help improve symptom management.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT04389632RecruitingPhase 1
Sigvotatug vedotin for advanced solid tumors that spread
This early-stage study tests a drug called sigvotatug vedotin in people with advanced solid cancers that cannot be removed or have spread. It aims to see how well the treatment works and what side effects it causes.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT05944237RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Early trial for advanced cancers using HTL0039732
This is a Phase 1/2 study testing how well HTL0039732 works and is tolerated in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It may help by offering a new treatment option and learning which cancer types and body markers respond best.
CambridgeAges 18 years+ - NCT06515990RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
DM005 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This study tests a new drug called DM005 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, stomach, colon, liver, pancreas, or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to or can't tolerate standard treatments. The goal is to see if DM005 is safe and how well it works.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05948865RecruitingPhase 1
Early trial drug for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1 study tests CPO301 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have worsened or cannot be treated with standard options. It aims to find the safest dose and understand how the treatment affects tumors, especially in certain lung cancer groups.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT04681469RecruitingPhase 2
Niraparib plus immunotherapy for HPV-negative head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a cancer “induction then maintenance” plan using a PARP inhibitor (niraparib) along with immunotherapy (TSR-042) in people with HPV-negative head and neck squamous cell cancer. If it works, it may improve control of the cancer after surgery by boosting the immune system and targeting cancer cells’ DNA repair.
BresciaAges 18 years+ - NCT04857164RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for recurrent or metastatic throat cancer
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) combined with chemotherapy works better as a first treatment for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in the oral/throat area. It aims to improve cancer control and help people live longer with fewer side effects than standard care.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05280314RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before and after surgery for stage III melanoma or throat cancer
This trial tests two immunotherapy medicines given before surgery and again after surgery to help control the cancer and improve outcomes. It studies people with resectable (operable) stage III melanoma or certain stage III/IVA throat cancers.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06741982RecruitingPhase 1
Immune-targeted therapy and virus treatment before head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests a combination of immune therapy, targeted drugs, and a virus-based treatment before surgery for head and neck cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT07433283RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Iron nanoparticle injection for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new treatment for advanced solid tumors that uses tiny iron particles guided by carbon nanoparticles, injected directly into the tumor. It may be an option if standard treatments have stopped working or aren't available, and you have a tumor that can be safely injected.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07383506RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a targeted pill for PIK3CA-mutated advanced cancers
This trial tests a new pill (CGT6297) that targets cancer cells with a specific PIK3CA gene change. It may be an option for people with certain advanced solid tumors, including endometrial or breast cancer, after standard treatments have stopped working.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+
Hear when a new Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for locally advanced head and neck cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 199 recruiting locally advanced head and neck cancer 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 locally advanced head and neck cancer 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 locally advanced head and neck cancer 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
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.