Clinical trials
Oral Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting oral cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 281 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04953910RecruitingPhase 1
Oral decitabine for cancers with liver problems
This Phase 1 trial studies how a pill form of decitabine/cedazuridine behaves in the body and how safe it is for people whose livers don’t work normally. It may help doctors better understand dosing and safety in patients with hepatic impairment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05651828RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Tested adaptive dosing of vismodegib for advanced skin cancer
This trial tests an adaptive (adjusted) dosing plan using vismodegib for people with advanced basal cell carcinoma. It may help control the cancer while balancing side effects, and your team will closely monitor how your tumors respond.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT03603223RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab for abnormal mouth patches that may become cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies pembrolizumab (an immune medicine) for leukoplakia and related abnormal mouth patches with moderate/severe pre-cancer changes. It aims to see whether the treatment can shrink or control the lesions when surgery or radiation isn’t an option.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06465628Recruiting
Acupressure for dry mouth after head and neck cancer treatment
This trial tests if acupressure can help with dry mouth caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you have dry mouth after treatment and can speak Cantonese or Mandarin, you may be able to join.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06819228RecruitingPhase 1
Lighted antibody imaging in head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests a special fluorescent dye attached to panitumumab, a cancer-targeting antibody, to help surgeons see tumor tissue more clearly during head and neck cancer surgery. The goal is to improve removal of all cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07150663RecruitingPhase 3
Megestrol acetate with chemoradiation for stage III lung cancer
This study tests whether a special form of megestrol acetate (a medicine used to help with weight and appetite) can improve outcomes when given alongside standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer. It is for patients who are not overweight and who are not already using other appetite-boosting medications.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–85 - NCT06305676Recruiting
A study for early detection of HPV throat cancer
This study looks for early signs of HPV-related throat cancer. If you've just been diagnosed and haven't started treatment, your blood or saliva samples may help improve future screening tests.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07514065RecruitingPhase 1
TSL2109 Safety and Effectiveness Study in Advanced Cancers
This early-stage study tests a new drug called TSL2109 in patients with advanced solid cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. Researchers want to find the right dose, understand how the body processes it, and see if it can slow or shrink tumors, with special focus on certain prostate and breast cancers.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT05558007RecruitingPhase 2
Topical treatment trial after prostate surgery in men
This Phase 2 study tests how safe and effective a topical medicine (BZ371A) is for men after prostate surgery, with the goal of improving sexual recovery and monitoring side effects. You may be able to join if you meet specific timing, health, and medication criteria after radical prostatectomy.
Belo HorizonteAges 40–65 - NCT06940102Recruiting
A study on megestrol acetate for weight loss in advanced digestive cancer
This study tests a special form of megestrol acetate (a medicine that can help with appetite and weight gain) in people with advanced digestive system cancers who are about to start or are already taking a type of targeted therapy called a TKI. The goal is to see if it helps with cancer-related weight loss and wasting (cachexia).
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18 years+ - NCT07058805RecruitingPhase 2
Post-radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
This trial studies a standard type of radiation therapy given after surgery for head and neck cancer. It aims to see if giving radiation only to certain areas of the neck can control the cancer with fewer side effects.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT07218718Recruiting
Cold popsicles for taste changes during prostate cancer chemo
This study tests whether sucking on popsicles during chemotherapy can prevent or reduce taste changes. It is for people with prostate cancer who are receiving a specific type of chemotherapy called taxane for the first time.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06958445Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Preventing mouth sores during breast cancer radiation
This trial tests whether a natural alginate treatment can reduce painful mouth sores and improve quality of life for women with breast cancer who are receiving radiation after surgery. If you are getting radiation to the breast area and have lymph node involvement, this treatment may help you feel better during therapy.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06075810RecruitingPhase 1
Oral MBQ-167 for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests an experimental oral drug, MBQ-167, for people with advanced breast cancer who have tried other treatments or have no standard options left. The goal is to see if the drug can help slow or stop the cancer.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07712120Recruiting
Biofeedback to help with head and neck cancer surgery
This study tests a brief psychological support program that uses biofeedback (a tool that helps you learn to control body signals like heart rate) to help patients scheduled for head and neck cancer surgery. It aims to see if the program can improve well-being and recovery.
TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT06180356RecruitingPhase 2
Niraparib after surgery for ovarian cancer with limited spread
This trial is testing a second course of niraparib (a PARP inhibitor) after surgery for ovarian cancer that has come back in just a few spots. It aims to see if restarting niraparib can help keep the cancer from coming back again.
A CoruñaAges 18 years+ - NCT06047379RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing NEO212 for brain tumors and metastases
This trial tests a new drug called NEO212 for people with certain brain tumors (like astrocytoma or glioblastoma) or cancer that has spread to the brain from other parts of the body. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help shrink or control the tumors.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07444268RecruitingPhase 1
Study of how DSP-5336 is processed in the body in advanced blood cancer patients
This trial looks at how your body absorbs, breaks down, and gets rid of the study drug DSP-5336 after a single dose. It is for people with advanced blood cancers that have come back or not responded to other treatments.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06057948RecruitingPhase 2
Vaccine with beta-glucan for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests a vaccine combined with a substance called beta-glucan to help the immune system recognize and fight neuroblastoma cells. It is for children who have already completed treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma and are now in remission.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges Any age - NCT05713006RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Alectinib drug handling study for ALK-positive advanced lung cancer
This early-phase trial studies how alectinib (an ALK-blocking medicine) moves through the body and how it’s tolerated in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has an ALK rearrangement. You may be considered if you have ALK-positive, recurrent or advanced disease and have already had specific prior treatments.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06952790Recruiting
FOCUS: Helping patients safely take oral chemo at home
This study tests a program to help cancer patients who are starting their first oral chemo pill at home. It aims to improve understanding and safety of taking these medications.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06679387RecruitingPhase 2
Memantine to prevent paclitaxel nerve damage in breast cancer
This trial tests whether the drug memantine can help prevent or reduce nerve pain and other side effects caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in breast cancer patients. If you are about to start weekly paclitaxel, this study may offer extra protection to your nerves.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT06459869RecruitingPhase 1
NG-350A plus chemoradiotherapy for advanced rectal cancer
This trial is testing a new virus-based therapy (NG-350A) combined with standard chemoradiotherapy for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It aims to see if the combination is safe and can help shrink tumors before surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06830850RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for metastatic prostate cancer
This trial tests a new drug, HRS-5041, for men whose prostate cancer has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the cancer.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for oral cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 281 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.