Clinical trials
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting oral squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 322 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05815927RecruitingPhase 3
Pembrolizumab with targeted radiation for limited head and neck spread
This Phase 3 trial studies whether adding pembrolizumab (an immune medicine) to focused radiation (SABR) can better control head and neck cancer that has spread to only 1–5 spots. It may help some people live longer or delay cancer worsening by treating both the immune system and the specific metastases.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT05808920Recruiting
Salvage surgery study for recurrent head and neck skin-cell cancer
This study looks at how well people do after “salvage” surgery (planned surgery after prior treatment) for recurrent or residual squamous cell cancer in the head and neck. It may help doctors understand which patients benefit most, including how this surgery affects survival and day-to-day function.
DerbyAges 18 years+ - NCT05797168RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Early study drug for advanced solid tumors, alone or with another drug
This Phase 1/2 study tests a new AstraZeneca cancer drug (AZD5335) to see how safely it can be given and how well it works in people with advanced solid tumors. You may get it alone or with another treatment, and you’ll need to provide tumor information (sometimes including a biopsy) for study planning.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18–130 - NCT05751512RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing a new treatment for advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to standard care
This study tests a new drug called MRG003 against two other treatments (cetuximab or methotrexate) for people with a type of head and neck cancer that has come back or spread and has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the new drug can better control the cancer and improve outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05576974RecruitingPhase 2
Test a dye used during surgery to find head and neck cancer
This trial tests whether a single dose of an imaging dye (given during surgery) can help doctors find the unknown origin of head and neck cancer and check safety. It may help guide surgery and biopsies when the primary cancer location hasn’t been identified.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT05414032RecruitingPhase 2
Using leftover DNA signals to guide treatment after head and neck cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests a drug strategy for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer linked to HPV status. It looks at “molecular residual disease” by measuring tumor DNA in blood and uses early response and tumor test results to see who may benefit.
TorontoAges 18 years+ - NCT05031910Recruiting
Virtual 3D guidance for head and neck cancer surgery
This study tests whether a virtual reality (3D computer) model of surgery can help surgeons improve how head and neck cancer operations are planned and done. You may benefit from more personalized surgical planning, if you’re eligible for standard surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04892173RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plus a tumor injection, with or without cetuximab
This trial studies whether adding a special drug given directly into a head-and-neck tumor during radiation can improve outcomes. It also looks at whether cetuximab (an antibody medicine) should be added for people who cannot or should not have certain standard chemotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 60 years+ - NCT04747054RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation plus pembrolizumab for newly diagnosed metastatic head and neck cancer
This trial studies whether adding pembrolizumab (an immune system medicine) to radiation can improve outcomes in people newly diagnosed with metastatic head and neck squamous cell cancer. It may help the immune system better recognize and fight the cancer alongside radiation.
AvignonAges 18 years+ - NCT04722523RecruitingPhase 1
Cemiplimab plus chemo and other immune treatment for head and neck cancer
This Phase 1 trial tests how well cemiplimab (an immune treatment) can work when combined with chemotherapy and an additional immunotherapy for certain head and neck cancers. It may help shrink the cancer and improve outcomes, while also checking safety and dosing.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT03526835RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of MCLA-158 for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests a new experimental drug called MCLA-158 (petosemtamab) for people with advanced solid tumors, especially head and neck cancer or colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if this drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03114462RecruitingPhase 1
Study of focused radiation for laryngeal cancer
This Phase 1 study tests a precise type of radiation treatment for people with certain stages of laryngeal (voice box) squamous cell cancer. The goal is to see how safe the treatment is and how well it may work in shrinking or controlling the cancer while aiming to preserve the larynx.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02128906RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus chemo choices for throat cancer, using a tumor marker
This trial compares two treatment combinations given with radiation for certain cancers of the throat. It also uses a lab test on the tumor (ERCC1) to help choose and study which treatment works better.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06255223RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation therapy plus immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of targeted radiation therapy with a restart of immunotherapy for people whose kidney cancer has grown after prior immunotherapy. It aims to see if radiation can help the immune system fight the cancer again.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT06176989RecruitingPhase 2
Enasidenib for IDH2-mutated sinonasal and skull base tumors
This trial tests an oral targeted therapy called enasidenib for people with rare head and neck cancers that have an IDH2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if this drug can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–120 - NCT06418087RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab plus chemotherapy for advanced LCNEC
This trial tests a combination of a new immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) with standard chemotherapy for people with a rare, advanced form of lung cancer called LCNEC. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer’s growth better than chemotherapy alone.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT07277413RecruitingPhase 1
Study of IDE892 for advanced solid tumors with MTAP deletion
This study tests a new drug called IDE892, alone or in combination, for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deletion). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Goodyear, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05366829RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab after liver tumor radiation to reduce cancer return
This Phase 2 trial tests tislelizumab (an immunotherapy medicine) given after liver-directed radiation to help prevent hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) from coming back or spreading. It may help by boosting the immune system to better control remaining cancer.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05768464RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery aftercare for non-clear kidney cancer at high risk
This Phase 2 trial studies an after-surgery treatment for people with non-clear types of kidney cancer who are at high risk of coming back. It aims to lower the chance of recurrence by giving extra therapy after your tumor is completely removed.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT05865028RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug APG-157 for abnormal mouth tissue
This Phase 2 trial studies whether APG-157 can safely improve abnormal cells in the mouth (dysplasia) or early cancer-like changes (carcinoma in situ). You may be eligible if you have a visible, biopsy-proven lesion and can take oral medication while meeting blood and health requirements.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07167329RecruitingPhase 2
Belzutifan for VHL syndrome: a real-world study
This trial tests the drug belzutifan (a pill taken by mouth) in people with VHL syndrome who have kidney or other VHL-related tumors that are growing or can be measured. The study looks at how well belzutifan works in real-world conditions and whether certain genetic factors affect how the drug works.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 14 years+ - NCT07397611RecruitingPhase 2
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for clear cell kidney cancer
This study tests a new combination of medications (casdatifan and zimberelimab) given before surgery to remove kidney tumors in people with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink the tumor or improve outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for oral squamous cell carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 322 recruiting oral squamous cell carcinoma 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 squamous cell carcinoma 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 squamous cell carcinoma 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
- Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Locally Recurrent Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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.