Clinical trials
Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting metastatic squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 488 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06678724Recruiting
Blood test study for head and neck cancer that has returned or spread
This trial is testing a new blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to better understand and predict the course of head and neck cancers that have come back or spread. If you join, researchers will use a special chip to look at your immune cells and tumor cells in your blood.
Zhubei, HsinChu CountyAges 20 years+ - NCT06699212RecruitingPhase 3
Light-activated therapy with immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new light-activated treatment (ASP-1929) combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) as a first treatment for head and neck cancer that has come back in the same area but has not spread to other parts of the body. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatment alone.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT06736379RecruitingPhase 1
RNA Therapy Injections for Head and Neck Cancer
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy made of self-amplifying RNA (saRNA) that produces a protein called IL-12. It's injected directly into head and neck tumors to help your immune system fight the cancer. The study is for people whose cancer has not responded well to standard treatments or who are having surgery to remove their tumor.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06744296Recruiting
ctDNA surveillance for HPV-negative head and neck cancer
This trial uses a blood test to look for tiny bits of tumor DNA after treatment for head and neck cancer. It aims to see if this test can detect any remaining cancer cells early, so you and your doctor can make informed decisions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06747390RecruitingPhase 1
Lidocaine injection before throat cancer surgery
This early-phase trial tests whether injecting lidocaine (a numbing medicine) into the tumor before surgery can help with pain or other outcomes in people with oropharyngeal cancer. It's for patients who are already scheduled for a scope procedure and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06764095RecruitingPhase 4
Drug combo before bladder or ureter surgery for advanced cancer
This trial tests two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before surgery to remove the bladder or ureter in people with advanced bladder or upper urinary tract cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or other organs. The goal is to see if this treatment helps shrink the cancer and improves outcomes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06782555RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of experimental drug combo for advanced cancers
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs—evofosfamide, zalifrelimab, and balstilimab—in people with advanced prostate, pancreatic, or certain head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06828588RecruitingEarly Phase 1
A new imaging test for people on HER2 cancer therapy
This study tests a new imaging drug called [68Ga]Ga-ABY-025 to see how well it shows HER2-positive tumors in people who are about to start or have just started HER2-targeted cancer therapy. It may help doctors see if the treatment is working.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06856213RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab with or without weekly paclitaxel for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel (Taxol) to the targeted therapy cetuximab (Erbitux) is more effective than cetuximab alone for head and neck cancer that has progressed after initial immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if the combination can help shrink tumors or slow the disease.
Santiago de Compostela, A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT06866262RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Inulin gel with immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests whether adding an inulin gel to standard immunotherapy (ipilimumab and nivolumab) can help treat kidney cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. It is for people who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 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+ - NCT06869473RecruitingPhase 2
Cetuximab, chemo, and avelumab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted therapy (cetuximab) and immunotherapy (avelumab) plus chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if adding these medicines helps control the cancer longer.
Cagliari, CAGLIARIAges 18 years+ - NCT06875609Recruiting
ctDNA test for skin cancer patients
This trial studies a blood test (ctDNA) in people with a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. It aims to see if the test can help track the cancer and guide treatment decisions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06912087RecruitingPhase 1
Finding the right dose of a new combo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new three-drug combination for advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be cured by local treatments. It aims to find the best dose of a targeted therapy called Zanzalintinib when given with two standard immunotherapy and targeted drugs.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06940180RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery for sinus cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) plus chemotherapy before surgery for sinus cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks the tumor so surgery can be more effective.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06940518RecruitingPhase 2
Ivonescimab for advanced clear cell kidney cancer
This trial tests a new drug, ivonescimab, for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has grown after at least one prior treatment. It may help shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06999187RecruitingPhase 1
Study of DR-0202 for advanced solid tumors after multiple treatments
This trial tests a new drug, DR-0202, for people with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. It may be an option if standard treatments are no longer working.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07039162RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab with chemo and radiation before surgery for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with chemotherapy and radiation, followed by surgery, for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed right away. It aims to see if this approach can help shrink the tumor enough to allow surgery.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20 years+ - NCT07044635RecruitingPhase 2
Shorter radiation after robotic surgery for HPV throat cancer
This study tests whether a shorter course of radiation therapy after robotic throat surgery works as well as standard treatment for people with HPV-related throat cancer. It's for patients who have had robotic surgery and whose cancer is HPV-positive.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07050576Recruiting
Lymph node spread in early esophageal cancer
This trial looks at how early-stage esophageal cancer spreads to lymph nodes. It uses CT scans and pathology reports to understand patterns, which may help guide future treatment decisions.
Hefei, AnhuiAges Any age - NCT07054307RecruitingPhase 1
Study of MRG003 plus HX008 for EGFR-positive penile cancer
This trial tests two drugs, MRG003 and HX008, as a first treatment for men with EGFR-positive penile squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors or delays growth.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07072234RecruitingPhase 1
CAR NK cell therapy for advanced clear cell kidney cancer
This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR NK cells) that targets a protein called CD70 on kidney cancer cells. It's for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 488 recruiting metastatic 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 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 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
- Metastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recurrent/Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Skin 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.