Clinical trials
Oral Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting oral cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 279 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06260111Recruiting
Laser therapy for mouth sores during stem cell transplant
This study tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce painful mouth sores and help you eat, drink, and speak better during a stem cell transplant. It is for adults with blood cancers who are having a stem cell transplant.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–65 - NCT01269190Recruiting
Imaging mouth lesions during surgery to see them more clearly
This study uses a special dye and camera imaging while you have surgery or a biopsy to remove a mouth lesion. The goal is to better visualize the lesion during the operation, which may help doctors guide care more accurately.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06148077Recruiting
Manual therapy for head and neck cancer survivors with jaw or shoulder issues
This study tests whether manual therapy (hands-on treatment) can improve mouth opening, swallowing, and movement in people who had head and neck cancer surgery or radiation. It may help if you have jaw stiffness, pain, or shoulder problems after treatment.
Temuco, CautinAges 18 years+ - NCT05554133Recruiting
Optical guidance study for oral biopsy planning
This study tests a “precision optical” method to help guide an oral biopsy in people with abnormal or potentially cancerous mouth spots. It may help clinicians target the right area to sample, making diagnosis more accurate.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04812366RecruitingPhase 2
Genetic test-guided treatment before prostate surgery
This trial tests different drugs before prostate surgery based on a person's genetic profile. It aims to find better treatments for high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread yet.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05335434Recruiting
Light therapy to help prevent mouth sores during stem cell transplant
This trial tests a type of light treatment (photobiomodulation) placed in the mouth to help prevent painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in adults getting a stem cell transplant. It may help reduce mouth discomfort and complications during transplant recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07111234Recruiting
Studying flavored nicotine pouches to understand user preferences
This study tests different flavors and cooling agents in oral nicotine pouches to see which ones people prefer. It may help develop safer alternatives for people who currently smoke cigarettes.
Columbus, OhioAges 21 years+ - NCT06362369RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Oral 7HP349 with immunotherapy for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental oral drug (7HP349) combined with two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) for people with advanced solid tumors. It aims to see if the combination is safe and effective in shrinking tumors.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT03429036Recruiting
Collecting head and neck tissue samples for research
This study collects tissue and fluid samples from people with head and neck disorders to help researchers learn more about these conditions. By donating leftover samples from your regular medical care, you can help advance research without extra procedures.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–120 - NCT05498428RecruitingPhase 2
Amivantamab for advanced lung cancer with EGFR mutations
This Phase 2 study tests amivantamab (an antibody medicine) in people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has specific EGFR gene changes. It may help shrink tumors or control cancer when standard curative treatments aren’t possible.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05086250RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Oral ketamine vs placebo for anxiety in pancreatic cancer
This early study tests whether an oral form of ketamine can reduce anxiety symptoms in people living with pancreatic cancer. Participants are compared with a placebo (inactive pill) to see if ketamine is safe and potentially helpful for anxiety.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07041320Recruiting
Oral chemo and immunotherapy for older adults with lung cancer
This trial is testing a combination of an oral chemotherapy pill (vinorelbine) and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) for people aged 65 and older with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have not had treatment before. The goal is to see if this approach can help control the cancer with fewer side effects.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 65 years+ - NCT05559645Recruiting
Oral drug trial for EGFR-mutated lung cancer after prior treatment
This trial studies an oral (by mouth) EGFR-blocking medicine (DZD9008) in people with advanced lung cancer that has EGFR mutations. It’s for cancers that have grown despite standard treatment or couldn’t be tolerated, and aims to control the cancer while keeping side effects manageable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06353685RecruitingPhase 2
Less radiation after surgery for oral cancer with good response
This trial is testing whether giving less radiation after surgery is safe and effective for people with oral cancer whose surgery results were very good (no cancer cells or very few left). It aims to reduce side effects while still preventing cancer from coming back.
GuangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT07272382Recruiting
Omega-3 supplements with immunotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether adding omega-3 fatty acid supplements to a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) can help control advanced esophageal cancer. It is for people whose cancer has spread or returned, and who have not already failed a similar immunotherapy.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06799065RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests ATX-295, a daily pill that blocks a protein called KIF18A, in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian cancer. It is for those whose cancer has grown after standard treatments or who cannot have standard therapy.
Sarasota, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06201234RecruitingPhase 2
Adding elacestrant to olaparib for advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer
This trial tests if adding a new oral medicine (elacestrant) to a standard PARP inhibitor (olaparib) works better for people with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can help control the cancer longer.
Stuttgart, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT06989489Recruiting
Daily oral chemo adherence support program
This study is testing a program to help people stick with their daily oral chemo pill. It is for adults who have been taking a single oral cancer treatment for at least six months and want extra support.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06959537RecruitingPhase 1
Combination drug therapy for triple negative breast cancer
This trial tests a new combination of three drugs (cyclophosphamide, axatilimab, and retifanlimab) for people with metastatic triple negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if adding a low dose of chemotherapy can make the immunotherapy work better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05690048RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant to help liver cancer respond to standard drugs
This trial studies whether a fecal microbiota transfer (a “gut bacteria transfer” from a donor) can help liver cancer patients overcome resistance to atezolizumab and bevacizumab. It aims to improve how well the standard medicines control the cancer.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT04300998Recruiting
CAR-T therapy study for older adults
This study looks at how well CAR-T cell therapy works and how safely it can be given to older adults. It is for people whose cancer or related blood condition has come back or did not respond, and who are receiving a standard (commercial) CAR-T product.
New York, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT06371274Recruiting
Oral vitamin A drug plus immunotherapy for advanced triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of an oral vitamin A-based drug (all-trans retinoic acid) and an immunotherapy (toripalimab) for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that hasn't responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer.
Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, P.R. ChinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06830018Recruiting
New megestrol for advanced stomach or colon cancer with fatigue
This study tests a new form of megestrol (a medicine that can boost appetite and energy) for people with advanced stomach or colorectal cancer who also have fatigue and poor appetite. It is given as a first treatment, meaning you haven't had chemotherapy yet for your advanced cancer.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06485778RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation after surgery for early-stage oral tongue cancer
This trial tests whether giving radiation after surgery can lower the risk of the cancer coming back for people with oral tongue cancer that has specific high-risk features but not advanced spread. It aims to find the best treatment plan for patients with certain tumor characteristics.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for oral cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 279 recruiting oral 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 oral 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 oral 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.
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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.