Clinical trials
Oral Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting oral cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 282 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT06531460Recruiting
Omega-3 nutrition before lung cancer surgery
This study tests whether a special nutrition drink with omega-3 (a healthy fat found in fish) can help people recover better after lung cancer surgery. You may qualify if you are about to have lung removal surgery.
Mexico CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07087561Recruiting
Nutrition and health education after colorectal cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a short-term nutritional supplement combined with health education can improve recovery after surgery for colorectal cancer. It is for people with stage IIa, IIb, or IIIa colon or rectal cancer who have completed surgery and are able to engage in follow-up.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT04601116RecruitingPhase 3
Atorvastatin for hormone-positive breast cancer to prevent recurrence
This Phase 3 study tests whether taking atorvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) can improve outcomes for women with estrogen-receptor–positive breast cancer. It may help by affecting cancer-related pathways and reducing risk of recurrence or progression.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT03971045RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus low-dose oral chemo for chest wall breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests pembrolizumab (an immune therapy) plus low-dose oral cyclophosphamide in people with chest wall breast cancer that has spread locally and may have distant metastases. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors and control cancer longer, especially in tumors with certain immune markers.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06083844RecruitingPhase 2
Keytruda + Avastin + chemo for ovarian cancer with minimal remaining disease
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—pembrolizumab (Keytruda, an immunotherapy), bevacizumab (Avastin, a blood-vessel blocker), and oral cyclophosphamide (a chemotherapy pill)—for women with high-grade ovarian cancer who have only tiny bits of disease left after finishing their initial treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06255392RecruitingPhase 3
Fluzoparib with apatinib vs chemo for advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral targeted drugs (fluzoparib and apatinib) against standard chemotherapy for women with advanced, HRD-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. It may be an option if you have already received some treatments but not too many.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06561087RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab injection for high-risk mouth lesions
This trial tests whether injecting nivolumab directly into high-risk pre-cancerous mouth spots can prevent them from becoming cancer. You randomly receive either the drug or a placebo, and the study monitors how the spots change over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07095140Recruiting
Nicotine and flavor effects on alcohol use study
This study tests how different nicotine levels and flavors in oral nicotine products affect alcohol drinking in young adults who use nicotine daily. It could help understand how to reduce alcohol-related harm.
Columbus, OhioAges 21–30 - NCT07620951RecruitingPhase 1
How Your Body Processes an Experimental Cancer Drug
This is an early-stage study testing how a new cancer medication (zorifertinib) moves through and leaves a healthy male body. Researchers use a special radioactive marker to track the drug so they can understand how it works and how safe it is.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–45 - NCT03175224RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug APL-101 for lung or other tumors with MET changes
This Phase 2 study tests APL-101 to shrink advanced cancers that have certain MET-related changes, including specific MET mutations, MET gene amplification, or MET fusions. It may help people whose tumors have run out of standard treatment options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06407518Recruiting
Preoperative medicine for pain relief in colorectal cancer patients with sleep or anxiety issues
This trial tests whether taking a medicine called midazolam before surgery can help with pain after surgery in people with colorectal cancer who have trouble sleeping or feel anxious. You would receive the medicine as a drink before your operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT06150898RecruitingPhase 2
Ketorolac and pregabalin for estrogen receptor positive breast cancer before surgery
This trial tests whether two medications, ketorolac (a pain reliever) and pregabalin (a nerve pain drug), can help treat estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer when taken before surgery. It may offer better pain control and possibly improve cancer outcomes.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–70 - NCT06448026RecruitingPhase 2
Cemiplimab and cetuximab before surgery for mouth or throat cancer
This trial tests whether combining two targeted drugs (cemiplimab and cetuximab) before surgery can help people with recurrent mouth or throat cancer that has come back after initial treatment. It aims to see if this approach makes surgery more effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03257969Recruiting
DROP program for patients starting oral cancer medicines
This trial studies whether a “DROP” support program helps ambulatory people with cancer manage drug-related problems when they start or change oral (by mouth) anticancer treatment. It may help reduce medication mistakes and complications by improving how you handle your regimen at home.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+ - NCT03983369RecruitingPhase 3
Laser treatment to help prevent painful mouth sores from chemo
This trial tests whether low-level laser therapy (using special light on the mouth) can prevent or reduce mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in children and young adults. It may help you avoid painful inflammation that can affect eating, comfort, and treatment.
Villejuif, Val de MarneAges 4–25 - NCT05216328RecruitingPhase 4
Prevent constipation in people with advanced cancer on opioids
This study tests whether starting a bowel-prevention approach can help stop constipation caused by opioid pain medicines in people with advanced (metastatic) cancer. You may be able to join if you are about to start long-acting or skin opioid pain treatment.
Almere Stad, FlevolandAges 18 years+ - NCT05247268RecruitingPhase 2
Hormone therapy to shrink early uterine cancer in young women
This trial tests whether combining two hormone medicines can treat early endometrial (uterine) cancer while helping preserve the uterus and future fertility. You may be eligible if your cancer is early and limited, with no spread seen on scans, and you can safely take these medicines.
ShanghaiAges 18–45 - NCT05986318RecruitingPhase 2
Reducing breathing issues from lung radiation in people with ILD
This trial tests whether a combination of two medications (dexamethasone and N-acetyl cysteine) can reduce breathing problems caused by radiation to lung tumors in patients who have both lung cancer and fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD). It aims to find a better way to manage side effects from radiation.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07139366RecruitingPhase 4
Probiotic plus bismuth combo for stubborn H. pylori
This study tests a combination of a probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) plus a standard bismuth-based four-drug treatment for people whose H. pylori infection has not been cured by previous treatments. It aims to see if adding the probiotic helps the treatment work better and cause fewer side effects.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–75 - NCT07460765RecruitingPhase 1
Nivolumab with a special dye for head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests if a special dye attached to the drug nivolumab can help surgeons see cancer cells more clearly during surgery. If you have head and neck cancer and are scheduled for surgery, this study might be an option for you.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06046495RecruitingPhase 1
Study of an oral EGFR inhibitor for non-small cell lung cancer
This trial tests PLB1004, an oral medication that targets a specific gene mutation (EGFR) in non-small cell lung cancer. It may be an option if you have this mutation and are looking for a new treatment.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03379909RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin taken by mouth for early bladder cancer
This trial studies whether a diabetes medicine called metformin can help prevent or control non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer inside the bladder. You would take it by mouth, and the study checks safety and whether it works.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT07525206RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combination versus standard treatment for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests whether a new drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan, given with bevacizumab, works better than the current standard treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread and stopped responding to previous chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this new combination helps patients live longer.
East Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for oral cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 282 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.