Clinical trials
Oral Cavity Cancer clinical trials
Below are recruiting oral cavity cancer clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 83 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07682883Enrolling by invitation
Mouth screening to prevent oral cancer
This study checks how well routine mouth exams can find early signs of oral cancer. It is for adults who do not already have a condition called OPMD (a mouth problem that can lead to cancer) and are not being treated for it.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 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+ - 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+ - NCT06997068RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combination for returning head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs—methotrexate, erlotinib, and celecoxib—for people whose head and neck cancer has come back or spread. It is designed for patients in the rural Midwest who have already had or chosen not to have standard first treatment.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07063212RecruitingPhase 2
Sacituzumab govitecan plus cetuximab for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs—sacituzumab govitecan and cetuximab—for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has gotten worse after immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this new treatment can shrink or slow the cancer.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07121595RecruitingPhase 2
Personalized neck radiation for mouth cancer with sentinel node biopsy
This study tests whether a personalized approach to radiation therapy after surgery, guided by a special lymph node biopsy (sentinel node biopsy), can effectively treat mouth cancer while reducing side effects. It is for people whose cancer is on one side of the mouth and has not spread to the other side of the neck or beyond.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07180901Recruiting
Optimizing care for head and neck cancer surgery patients
This trial uses a computer system to send reminders and tracking alerts to doctors and patients, aiming to improve care and outcomes after surgery for head and neck cancer. It may help you stay on track with your treatment plan.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07203911Recruiting
Ultrasound guidance for oral cancer surgery
This trial tests whether surgeons can use ultrasound during surgery to better guide the removal of oral cancer. It may help ensure all cancer is removed while sparing healthy tissue.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07209189RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo and immunotherapy before surgery for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug called Toripalimab before surgery for certain head and neck cancers. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the extent of treatment needed while still being effective.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07296250Recruiting
Tracking cancer cells after chemoradiation for oral cancer
This trial studies whether detecting circulating tumor cells in the blood after chemoradiation can help predict outcomes for people with oral cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. It may help doctors better monitor the disease.
Taoyuan CityAges 1.5 years–90 years - NCT07343596Recruiting
Immunotherapy before surgery for oral cavity cancer
This study tests if giving immunotherapy before surgery helps treat oral cavity cancer. Researchers will look for markers in your biopsy that predict how well the treatment works.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT01473784Recruiting
Robot-assisted mouth and throat surgery for head and neck tumors
This trial studies using a robot-assisted operation through the mouth to diagnose or treat certain non-cancer (benign) and cancer (malignant) tumors in the head and neck. It may help some people avoid more invasive surgery by using an approach that reaches the throat and voice box area through the mouth.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT01958762Recruiting
Cigarette buyers get oral cancer screening
This trial tests whether people who recently bought cigarettes can be offered screening for oral (mouth) cancer. It may help find cancer or warning changes earlier in people at higher risk from smoking.
Amiens, PicardieAges 30–75 - NCT01365169Recruiting
How activity level and daily function relate to cancer survival
This study looks at how physical activity (movement during the day) and a clinician-rated “day-to-day function” score relate to overall survival in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from activity-focused care and better monitoring.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02012699Recruiting
Cancer registry for people with or at risk of cancer
This trial collects health information and samples (a “cancer repository”) to help researchers study cancer and cancer risk. You may be able to join if you’ve had cancer before or if you’re at higher risk or have concerning findings.
Greenwood Village, ColoradoAges 19–110 - NCT02734537RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation with or without cisplatin after head and neck surgery
This trial studies whether adding cisplatin (a chemotherapy medicine) to radiation therapy helps people with stage III–IVA squamous cell cancer of the head and neck after they’ve had surgery. It’s meant to lower the risk of the cancer coming back.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07606638Enrolling by invitation
Pain Relief Options for Oral Cancer Patients
This study compares two different pain management approaches for people with oral cancer: opioid medication versus a combination of pregabalin (a nerve pain reliever) and naproxen sodium (an anti-inflammatory painkiller). The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer for controlling cancer-related pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT02507141Recruiting
Check oral cancer images during surgery using a special camera
This study tests whether a special in-mouth imaging tool can capture clear images of oral cancer before surgery, compared with the final lab diagnosis from tissue (pathology). If the images match the pathology, it could help doctors better assess tumors using real-time imaging.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07095608Recruiting
Study on nerve cells and oral cancer pain
This study looks at how certain nerve cells might be involved in oral cancer pain. It aims to find new ways to treat pain by testing tissue samples from people with oral cancer and healthy volunteers.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07717307Recruiting
Comparing two neck surgeries for oral cancer spread
This trial tests whether a smaller neck surgery works as well as a larger one for people with oral cancer that has spread to one lymph node. The goal is to see if less extensive surgery can reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Kolhāpur, MaharashtraAges 21–75 - NCT07387978Recruiting
Laser therapy to prevent mouth sores during radiation for oral cancer
This trial tests if low-level laser therapy can reduce painful mouth ulcers caused by radiation treatment for oral cancer. It may help you keep your mouth healthier during therapy.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT05973656Recruiting
Study how alcohol affects the risk of mouth cancer
This study looks at how a breakdown product from alcohol (acetaldehyde) may play a role in oral (mouth) cancer. It may help researchers understand who is more affected by alcohol and why.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–45 - NCT04673981Recruiting
Follow-up study for oral and throat cancer pain
This study looks at nerve-related symptoms and pain in the mouth and throat in people who have been treated for oral or oropharynx cancer. You may be able to take part if you’re within 1 to 5 years after treatment and can follow study steps.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06097468RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nisin for mouth cancer: a treatment trial
This study tests whether a natural substance called nisin, applied to mouth cancer, can help the body fight cancer cells. It is for people with a specific type of mouth cancer who are already scheduled for surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for oral cavity cancer?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 83 recruiting oral cavity 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 cavity 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 cavity 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
- Stage III Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8
- Stage IVA Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8
- Stage IV Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8
- Stage IVB Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8
- Stage II Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8
- Stage I Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8
- Oral Cancer
- Breast Cancer Early Stage Breast Cancer (Stage 1-3)
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.