Clinical trials
Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 219 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07667400RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Docetaxel plus SX-682 for advanced head and neck or prostate cancer
This trial studies a combination of the chemotherapy drug docetaxel and an investigational drug called SX-682 for people with certain advanced head and neck cancers or prostate cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and effective.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06769698RecruitingPhase 2
Testing fianlimab with cemiplimab for head and neck cancer
This study compares a new combination of two drugs (fianlimab and cemiplimab) against cemiplimab alone for people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. It aims to see if the combination works better.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04220749RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation vs mouth surgery for HPV-negative throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial compares two standard cancer treatments—radiation or surgery through the mouth—for HPV-negative oropharyngeal throat cancer. It aims to find out which approach works better while keeping side effects and quality of life acceptable.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05952947RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for HPV18-positive solid tumors with a specific immune marker
This Phase 1 trial tests HRYZ-T101 injection for people whose solid cancer is HPV18-positive and who have the HLA-DRB1*0901 immune marker. It is meant for people whose cancer has returned or spread and who have few or no effective treatment options.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07869823RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Skin cancer treatment for head and neck
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (cemiplimab) and a special kind of radiation for a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. It is designed for people whose cancer has come back or is hard to treat with standard surgery or radiation.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT04444869RecruitingPhase 2
Lower-dose radiation with chemotherapy for low-risk HPV throat cancer
This trial tests whether a less intense (lower-dose) radiation plan, combined with chemotherapy, can control HPV-positive oropharyngeal (throat) cancer with fewer side effects. It targets people considered “low-risk” based on tumor size and lymph node involvement.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07812805RecruitingPhase 1
New targeted treatment with imaging for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new experimental treatment (SKL35501) that uses a special imaging agent (SKL35502) to find and target a marker called NTSR1 found on some advanced cancers. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and can help people whose cancer has stopped responding to standard treatments.
Glen Burnie, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07814287RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo for advanced EGFR-positive head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs for a type of head and neck cancer that has a specific protein called EGFR. The treatment combines an antibody-drug conjugate, an immunotherapy, and standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combination shrinks or controls the cancer before possible surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07807163RecruitingPhase 2
Study of ficerafusp alfa with pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
This study tests a new drug called ficerafusp alfa combined with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) in people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The drug targets a protein that may help the immune system fight the cancer. The study is comparing two different schedules of giving the drug to see which is better.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 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 - NCT07791745RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing treatments for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of treatments for head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and can't be cured with local therapy. It compares a standard chemotherapy with or without an additional drug to see which is more effective and safe.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07744126RecruitingPhase 2
Combination drug therapy for head and neck cancer that has spread
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs (telisotuzumab adizutecan and pembrolizumab) for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread and cannot be cured with local treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can help control the cancer and to find the best dose.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07717307Recruiting
Comparing two neck surgeries for oral cancer spread
This trial tests whether a smaller neck surgery works as well as a larger one for people with oral cancer that has spread to one lymph node. The goal is to see if less extensive surgery can reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Kolhāpur, MaharashtraAges 21–75 - NCT05286619RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for recurrent head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy (platinum and gemcitabine) can control recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that can’t be cured with local treatments. It may help shrink tumors and slow disease growth in people who haven’t had cancer medicines for this stage before.
Kuala LumpurAges 18 years+ - NCT06380686Recruiting
Head and neck cancer research platform
This trial is collecting information and blood samples from people with head and neck cancer that cannot be cured. It aims to learn more about the cancer and find better ways to treat it.
EssenAges 18 years+ - NCT06601335RecruitingPhase 3
New immunotherapy combo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (AK112 and AK117) versus the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab for people with advanced head and neck cancer that hasn't been treated before.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07630168RecruitingPhase 2
Does infusion timing affect treatment response in solid tumors?
This trial tests whether the time of day you receive your infusion (morning vs. afternoon) affects how well your cancer treatment works. It is for people with advanced lung cancer or head and neck cancer that can be surgically removed.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07623369RecruitingPhase 1
First-in-Human Study of HH160 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This is an early-stage trial testing a new drug called HH160 in patients with advanced cancer (solid tumors). Researchers want to find the right dose and learn how well it works and what side effects it causes.
Waratah, New South WalesAges 18–75 - NCT07617805RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CAR-NK Cell Therapy for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests a new type of cell therapy using natural killer cells (immune cells) that are designed to recognize and attack head and neck cancer cells. The therapy targets two specific proteins (EGFR and HER2) found on cancer cells and is for patients whose cancer has returned or spread despite previous treatments.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT02572778Recruiting
Study using patient tumor samples in head and neck cancer
This study uses tumor tissue taken from people with head and neck cancer, then grows it in a lab to better understand the cancer and predict responses. If you have a new or returning cancer and can share key medical details and follow-up information, you may be able to take part.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07602842RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing IDP-001 for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced cancers that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. The study aims to find the right dose and see how well the drug works against various solid tumors.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07589205RecruitingPhase 1
Testing IBI3028 for Advanced Solid Tumors
This early-stage trial tests a new drug called IBI3028 in people with advanced cancers that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The study aims to find the right dose and understand how the drug works in your body.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 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 - NCT07545967RecruitingPhase 1
Re-radiation and Chidamide for Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests combining re-radiation (radiation therapy given a second time) with a drug called chidamide to treat head and neck cancer that has come back after previous radiation. The goal is to see if this combination can help patients whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery or who cannot have surgery.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 219 recruiting metastatic 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 metastatic 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 metastatic 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
- Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Head and Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and Neck Cancer (HNSCC)
- Resectable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
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