Clinical trials
Neck Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting neck cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 526 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05108090Recruiting
Sentinel node biopsy for head and neck skin cancer
This study checks whether a “sentinel lymph node biopsy” can help find if skin cancer in the head or neck has spread to nearby lymph nodes. It uses special dye/medicine and imaging, then removes the cancer and the sentinel node soon after scanning.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07707401Recruiting
WeChat neck exercises for recovery after thyroid surgery
This study tests whether simple neck exercises, guided through the WeChat app, can help you recover more quickly after thyroid surgery. If you have no serious complications and don't have neck problems, you may be able to join.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT05086692RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Beta-only IL-2 therapy for advanced solid tumors
This Phase 1/2 study tests a beta-only version of IL-2, an immune-stimulating treatment, to shrink or control advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It’s mainly designed to check safety and to see if it can help patients by improving tumor response.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05621837Recruiting
Biomarker study to guide treatment for several advanced cancers
This study measures how strongly your immune system is being suppressed and uses that information to help personalize cancer treatment. It mainly looks at people with certain advanced cancers and needs tumor tissue and follow-up to check possible immune-related markers.
MilanAges 18–90 - NCT04895709RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a new cancer drug for advanced solid tumors
This early-phase trial tests how well a new drug (BMS-986340) works alone and combined with other treatments in people with advanced solid tumors that have progressed despite standard care. It also studies tumor samples to look for biomarkers that may predict who benefits.
Clovis, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04151082RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Steroid therapy for late nerve damage after throat cancer radiation
This trial tests whether high-dose steroids (prednisone or methylprednisolone) can improve symptoms of nerve damage that may occur years after radiation treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. It includes a registry for tracking similar nerve issues in head and neck cancer survivors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05669430RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an anti-cancer drug alone and with pembrolizumab
This early-phase study tests GV20-0251 (an anti-cancer treatment) by itself and combined with pembrolizumab, to see how well it works and how safe it is. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have grown despite standard treatments, or where standard treatments aren’t an option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03751566Recruiting
Acupuncture to ease short-term side effects of head and neck radiation
This trial studies whether adding acupuncture to standard radiation care can reduce short-term side effects from radiation for head and neck tumors. You might qualify if you are having treatment with the goal of cure or after-surgery prevention and can reliably complete symptom/side-effect tracking.
BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT06823479RecruitingPhase 2
Ultra-short immunotherapy before surgery for skin cancer
This trial tests a very short course of immunotherapy (nivolumab) before standard surgery for patients with certain types of advanced or hard-to-treat skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma). The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the need for extensive or disfiguring surgery.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07465276RecruitingPhase 2
Two immunotherapies before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ficerafusp alfa and pembrolizumab) given before surgery for advanced head and neck cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06162377RecruitingPhase 4
Methylnaltrexone before surgery for mouth cancer
This trial tests if taking methylnaltrexone for two weeks before surgery can help people with mouth cancer. It is a small, early study to see how the drug affects the tumor and the body.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04787042RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Safety and early benefits of ST-067 for advanced solid tumors
This early-stage trial tests ST-067 to see if it is safe and whether it may shrink advanced cancers. It also looks at how the drug moves through the body and affects the immune system.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT03406247RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy after salvage surgery for head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests an immunotherapy given after salvage surgery for certain head and neck squamous cell cancers that came back (or a new second cancer) in an area that was already treated with radiation. It aims to lower the chance the cancer returns after surgery, especially in higher-risk situations.
Villejuif, Val De MarneAges 18 years+ - NCT06690216Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
PET scan study for PD-L1 in certain cancers
This trial tests a new PET imaging agent, [18F]AlF-NOTA-PCP2, to detect PD-L1 protein in tumors. It may help guide treatment decisions for people with glioblastoma, head and neck, lung, or esophageal cancer.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT04589624RecruitingPhase 1
MRI scan to monitor response in head and neck cancers
This Phase 1 study tests an investigational MRI scan (hpMRI) to help doctors see how thyroid cancer and other head-and-neck cancers respond to treatment like radiation or other medicines. If you’re eligible, the scan may help track treatment effects more closely, though it’s still being studied for this purpose.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06254911RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for HPV-related throat cancer
This trial tests whether giving the drug atezolizumab before surgery can help shrink HPV-related throat cancer and improve outcomes. Atezolizumab helps your immune system fight cancer cells.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06676592Recruiting
3D technology to guide head and neck surgery
This trial tests whether 3D imaging can help surgeons better plan and perform head and neck operations. If you're scheduled for head and neck surgery and standard scans, this study may improve your surgical precision.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06943521RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MT-4561 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called MT-4561 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05208762RecruitingPhase 1
PD-L1 antibody drug study for advanced lung and head/neck cancers
This Phase 1 trial tests a new experimental drug (PF-08046054/SGN-PDL1V) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment or can’t use it. It is designed to see how the drug works and how safe it is, with a focus on tumors that have PD-L1 seen on prior lab testing.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07455032RecruitingPhase 1
Neoadjuvant therapy combo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (CADI-05 and pembrolizumab) before surgery for people with a certain type of head and neck cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink the tumor before it is removed.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06535607RecruitingPhase 2
Study of volrustomig for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new drug called volrustomig, alone or with other cancer treatments, for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. It aims to see if the drug can help shrink or control the cancer.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07178301RecruitingPhase 2
Lower radiation dose for HPV-related throat cancer
This trial tests whether a lower dose of radiation to the neck is safe and effective for people with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. It may reduce side effects while still treating the cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06659146Recruiting
Heat therapy with standard palliative radiation for cancer
This trial tests whether adding heat therapy (using a special lamp) to standard palliative radiation can help treat superficial tumors or lymph nodes that cannot be cured. It aims to improve symptom relief or tumor control for people with advanced cancer.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05977907RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab and an investigational drug (IO102-103) given before surgery for certain non-bulky head and neck squamous cell cancers. The goal is to shrink the cancer and improve chances of cure by treating it before the operation.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for neck cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 526 recruiting 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 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 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
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage 1-3)
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer (H&N)
- Head and Neck Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Head and Neck Cancer (HNSCC)
- Gastric Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
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.