Clinical trials
Oropharyngeal Carcinoma clinical trials
Below are recruiting oropharyngeal carcinoma clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 81 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05098119RecruitingPhase 2
Study drugs before surgery for mouth or throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial tests giving the immunotherapy drug sintilimab before surgery, along with fewer chemotherapy cycles. The goal is to shrink or control oral or throat squamous cell cancers while keeping side effects lower, before the tumor is removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07718620Recruiting
HPV-related throat cancer radiation trial
This trial tests whether radiation or chemoradiation works well for HPV-positive throat cancer. It may be an option if you have this type of cancer and are getting or have already had surgery.
Brno, Czech RepublicAges 18 years+ - NCT05268614RecruitingPhase 2
Risk-based reduced chemo and radiation for HPV throat cancer
This trial tests whether using a lower intensity (reduced) chemo-radiation plan can work for some people with HPV-related oropharyngeal (throat) cancer without losing effectiveness. It may help reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04852328RecruitingPhase 2
Testing CUE-101 schedules before treatment for HPV16 throat cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies different timing “schedules” of CUE-101 given before surgery or before chemoradiation for HPV16-positive oropharyngeal throat cancer. The goal is to see if CUE-101 can help the body respond better and potentially improve outcomes.
St Louis, MissouriAges 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+ - NCT06747390RecruitingPhase 1
Lidocaine injection before throat cancer surgery
This early-phase trial tests whether injecting lidocaine (a numbing medicine) into the tumor before surgery can help with pain or other outcomes in people with oropharyngeal cancer. It's for patients who are already scheduled for a scope procedure and surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05333523RecruitingPhase 3
Personalized neck radiation using a lymph node sentinel biopsy
This Phase 3 trial tests whether guiding neck radiation by checking the “sentinel” lymph node can target treatment more precisely in certain larynx, hypopharynx, or oropharynx cancers. It aims to improve control while potentially reducing unnecessary radiation to areas that don’t need it.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT04151082RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Steroid therapy for late nerve damage after throat cancer radiation
This trial tests whether high-dose steroids (prednisone or methylprednisolone) can improve symptoms of nerve damage that may occur years after radiation treatment for oropharyngeal cancer. It includes a registry for tracking similar nerve issues in head and neck cancer survivors.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07178301RecruitingPhase 2
Lower radiation dose for HPV-related throat cancer
This trial tests whether a lower dose of radiation to the neck is safe and effective for people with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. It may reduce side effects while still treating the cancer.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06319963RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lenti-HPV-07 immunotherapy for HPV throat or cervical cancer
This trial tests a new immunotherapy called Lenti-HPV-07 for people with HPV-related throat or cervical cancer. It aims to help your immune system fight the cancer more effectively.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05491512RecruitingPhase 2
Reduced radiation with chemo for HPV throat cancer
This trial tests whether giving less radiation (while using standard chemotherapy) can treat HPV-related throat cancer effectively. It may help reduce radiation exposure while still controlling the cancer.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 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+ - NCT04671667RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab vs chemo-radiation after surgery for recurrent head/neck cancer
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) works better than the usual chemo plus radiation after surgery for cancer that has come back in the head and neck area. It may help reduce cancer returning or spreading by using your immune system, but eligibility depends on how the cancer came back and your prior treatments.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–79 - NCT06055868Recruiting
HIV, oral cancer, and health equity study
This study looks at the experiences of people living with HIV who also have oral or throat cancer. The goal is to understand health disparities and improve care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05419089RecruitingPhase 2
Testing robotic surgery for HPV-related throat cancer patients
This Phase 2 trial studies a robotic surgery approach for certain HPV-related throat cancers, using HPV blood tests before and after surgery to guide care. If your cancer is HPV-related and your HPV blood test results match the trial targets, you may be able to join and help improve treatment for future patients.
Paramus, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06115772Recruiting
HPV and genital health in women with HPV-positive throat cancer
This study looks at HPV-related health in the genital and anal areas of women who have HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer, or are the female partners of someone who does. The goal is to better understand how HPV affects these areas over time.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06761937RecruitingPhase 1
Heat and radiation for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation and heat therapy (thermoradiotherapy) for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if adding heat can make the radiation more effective.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07343271Recruiting
Comparing CT and MRI scans for mouth and throat cancer
This trial compares two types of scans—dual-energy CT and MRI—to see which is better at evaluating squamous cell cancers of the mouth or throat. It is for patients who have already had both scans as part of their care.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07548268Recruiting
Ultrasound imaging for suspected throat cancer
This study tests a new ultrasound method to help doctors identify throat cancer earlier. You would undergo imaging scans to see if ultrasound can better detect cancer in the back of the throat.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06088381RecruitingPhase 2
HPV-related throat cancer treatment based on tumor DNA levels
This trial tests if monitoring cancer DNA left in your blood after surgery can help decide if you need additional treatment. It is for people with HPV-positive oropharynx (throat) cancer who have a certain amount of cancer DNA detected before surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06797986RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Vaccine for HPV-positive head and neck cancer
This trial tests an investigational vaccine called BVAC-E6E7 for head and neck cancer caused by HPV types 16 or 18 that has come back or spread. It is for people who have already tried standard treatments like platinum chemo or immunotherapy, or can't take them.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07133958Recruiting
Testing NAIC for advanced mouth and throat cancer
This study looks at how well NAIC treatment helps shrink advanced mouth or throat cancer. It aims to find patterns in how tumors respond to treatment.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07172256RecruitingPhase 2
CUE-101 plus pembrolizumab for HPV+ throat cancer
This trial tests a new drug called CUE-101 combined with a standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for people with HPV-16 positive head and neck cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for oropharyngeal carcinoma?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 81 recruiting oropharyngeal 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 oropharyngeal 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 oropharyngeal 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
- Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- HPV Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stage III Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Stage IV Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Recurrent Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stage IVA Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Stage IVB Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8
- Metastatic Oropharyngeal 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.