Clinical trials
Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 192 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT07218003Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Study of RNDO-564 alone or with pembrolizumab for bladder cancer
This trial tests an experimental drug, RNDO-564, either by itself or combined with another drug (pembrolizumab), for people with advanced bladder cancer or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07219212RecruitingPhase 1
New drug with chemo and radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This study tests if adding an investigational drug called JNJ-90301900 to standard chemotherapy and radiation therapy works better for people with certain advanced head and neck cancers (like mouth, throat, and voice box) that have not spread to other parts of the body.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–74 - NCT07215988Recruiting
Studying insurance for skin cancer treatment
This study looks at how insurance covers immunotherapy given before surgery for certain skin cancers. It includes people with Merkel cell, mucosal melanoma, basal cell, or other rare skin cancers who are planning to have surgery.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07195734RecruitingPhase 2
Adding chemo or immunotherapy before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving chemotherapy or chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or not gone away after prior treatment.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 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+ - NCT07192068RecruitingPhase 2
Zanidatamab for HER2-altered solid tumors
This trial tests a drug called zanidatamab in people with certain cancers (endometrial, colorectal, head & neck, non-small cell lung, or sarcoma) that have a specific change in the HER2 gene. It's for those whose cancer has spread or can't be removed and who have tried at least one prior treatment.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT07178847Recruiting
Cancer DNA after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
This study looks for cancer DNA left in the body after standard chemoradiation for advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer. It aims to understand if this residual DNA means the disease is more likely to come back.
Aurillac, CANTALAges 18–80 - NCT07172256RecruitingPhase 2
CUE-101 plus pembrolizumab for HPV+ throat cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CUE-101 combined with a standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for people with HPV-16 positive head and neck cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07147426RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab plus chemo before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab with chemotherapy before surgery can help people with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to remove it completely during surgery.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07109726RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing TER-2013 for advanced tumors with AKT/PI3K/PTEN changes
This trial tests a new drug called TER-2013, alone or combined with another drug (fulvestrant), for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07115043RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of AZD6750 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called AZD6750 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. It aims to see if the drug is safe and effective.
Grand Rapids, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07111455Recruiting
Oral bacteria changes with chemoimmunotherapy for mouth cancer
This study is testing whether a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery can help treat advanced oral cancer. Researchers will also look at how the cancer changes the bacteria in your mouth.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07090499RecruitingPhase 1
Study of PF-08046876 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new medicine, PF-08046876, for people with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works against these cancers.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07094685RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab before surgery for head and neck cancer
This study tests a new immunotherapy drug called ivonescimab given before surgery for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if it helps shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07062354Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Study of amivantamab plus chemo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new drug (amivantamab) combined with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back after treatment and cannot be removed by surgery. This study aims to see if this combination can help shrink tumors.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07059221RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New drug combo for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (SHR-A2102 and Adebrelimab) with or without other anti-cancer therapies for head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. It aims to see if these treatments can shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07058805RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation therapy after surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether giving radiation therapy in a specific way (compartmentalized) after surgery for head and neck cancer is safe and effective. It is for people with certain types of head and neck cancer that have been removed, and aims to improve outcomes while managing side effects.
BaselAges 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+ - NCT07055841RecruitingPhase 2
Study of PD-L1 antibody plus chemo before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether adding a PD-L1 antibody (Adabelimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help treat advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. It is for people who have not had treatment for this cancer before and are well enough to undergo the therapy.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 192 recruiting locally advanced head and neck squamous cell 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 locally advanced head and neck squamous cell 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 locally advanced head and neck squamous cell 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
- Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Head and Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell 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.