Head and neck cancer

This Phase 2 trial tests a new way to give radiation for sinus cancer after endoscopic surgery. Instead of radiating the whole sinus area, doctors will use a 'dose painting' technique that targets only the areas where cancer was found. The goal is to see if this reduces side effe…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ADCE-B05 in 180 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells. The main goals are to …

This early study tests a new treatment called SUV2208A, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T cells) that have been modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein called CLDN18.2. The trial enrolls up to 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that ha…

This early-phase study tests an experimental drug called DM002 in about 160 people with advanced solid tumors (ovarian, prostate, endometrial, colorectal, or other solid cancers). The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose by giving small groups gradually higher doses; s…

This early-stage study is testing whether a new drug, JNJ-90301900, is safe and works when injected directly into tumors along with standard chemotherapy and radiation. It involves 30 adults with advanced head and neck cancer. The main goal is to check for side effects and see ho…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called casdatifan (AB521) alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer or other solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 362 participants will take part.

This phase II trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone can work better than the usual combination of chemotherapy and radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer that has come back or is a new primary tumor. About 188 adults aged 18-79 w…

This phase II trial is testing whether adding chemotherapy or chemo-immunotherapy before standard salvage surgery can improve outcomes for patients with PD-L1 positive head and neck cancer that has come back. About 180 participants will receive either carboplatin and paclitaxel, …

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called BMS-986500 in people with advanced solid tumors or breast cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study will first test the drug alone, then in combination with other cancer drugs (palbociclib and fulves…

This early-phase trial is testing a personalized cancer vaccine (ABO2109) combined with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) in people with solid tumors. The vaccine is custom-made for each patient to target their specific cancer. The study aims to check the safety of this combina…

This study compares standard radiation plus cisplatin against two experimental approaches: radiation with docetaxel and cetuximab, or radiation with cisplatin and the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab. About 613 patients with high-risk stage III-IV head and neck cancer will partici…

This study offers long-term treatment with nivolumab and other cancer therapies to 1,500 patients who previously benefited from Bristol-Myers Squibb trials. The main goal is to monitor safety and side effects over time. Participants must have had a good response in their earlier …

This study tests whether text-based support can help rural cancer survivors who smoke to quit. Participants will either receive text messages that gradually reduce cigarette use or a self-help manual. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term smoking cessation.

This study tests a new drug called IMA402 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. IMA402 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial will check if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.

This early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy where a patient's own T cells are genetically engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The study includes adults with advanced lung, colorectal, pancreatic, or endometrial cancers …

This study tests a new drug called IPN01203 in about 102 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to immunotherapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing low versus high doses to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Parti…

This early-stage trial tests a daily oral drug called CGT6297 in 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific mutation in the PIK3CA gene. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then looking for signs that the drug shrinks tumors. It focuses on peop…

This study is testing whether combining radiation therapy (proton or X-ray) with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery is safe and effective for people with recurrent head and neck cancer. The trial has two phases: the first checks safety and the right dose, and the…

This study tests a new drug called IPN01195 in about 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have certain genetic changes in their …

This early-phase trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) before eye removal surgery is safe and feasible for people with high-risk uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer. Fifteen participants will receive the drugs, then have their eye removed. Th…

This phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug relatlimab to standard nivolumab maintenance therapy can extend the time before cancer grows or spreads in patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer linked to Epstein-Barr virus. Participants first …

The DETERMINE trial is testing whether drugs already approved for some cancers can help people with rare cancers or common cancers that have rare genetic mutations. It will enroll 825 adults, teenagers, and children whose cancers have specific DNA changes. The goal is to find new…

This study is for people with HPV-related throat cancer who have surgery to remove the tumor. Normally, some patients also get radiation afterward to lower the risk of cancer coming back. This trial tests whether it's safe to skip that radiation if a blood test two weeks after su…

This study explores how to best help cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers quit tobacco. Participants can choose between group or one-on-one counseling sessions. The goal is to see if this program is practical and well-received, paving the way for better tobacco cessat…

This early-stage study tests a new oral drug, DEG6498, in about 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and understand side effects. Participants take the drug once daily and are closely monitore…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called PYX-201 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or spread. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 330 adults with certain breast, head and neck, or other cancers are being…

This study tests a new drug called BMS-986340, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, or breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 1,100 adults with tumors that have worsened after standa…

This study tests a new drug called nenocorilant combined with the immunotherapy nivolumab in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 50 participants w…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called SLV-154 in about 70 people with advanced solid tumors (like head and neck, lung, breast, or ovarian cancer) that have spread. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also watch for any signs …

This study tests whether a dietary supplement called HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) can lower inflammation and improve recovery in people with head and neck cancer who are about to have surgery. Participants take either HMB or a placebo daily for 30 days before their oper…

This study tests a combination of two investigational drugs, SHR-A2102 and adebrelimab, with or without other anti-cancer therapies, in people whose head and neck squamous cell carcinoma has returned or spread. The goal is to find safe and effective doses and see if the combinati…

This phase 3 trial tests whether the drug tebentafusp can prevent uveal melanoma from coming back in high-risk patients after their initial treatment. About 290 people with a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01) will either receive weekly infusions of tebentafusp or be observed …

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called E303 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The main goals are to check safety and see if the …

This early-phase trial tests an antibiotic called novobiocin in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair mutations (like BRCA). The drug blocks a protein cancer cells use to fix their damaged DNA, which may cause them to die. The study aims to find the safe…

This study is testing an experimental drug called LBL-024 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 396 adults aged 18 to 80 are taking part. The drug is given…

This study provides ongoing treatment with the cancer drug adagrasib (BMS-986503) to patients with advanced solid tumors who have already seen benefit in earlier studies. About 170 adults with non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, or other solid tumors can join if they a…

This study tests a new drug called ALE.P02 in people with advanced squamous cell cancers of the lung, head and neck, cervix, or esophagus that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 170 adult…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called XMT-1660 in about 319 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also see if the drug shrinks tumors.…

This study tests a new drug called STK-012, which is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with standard treatments (pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, carboplatin) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially those with a type of …

This early-stage trial is testing an investigational drug called CX-801, alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 121 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will…

This study tests a new drug called HRS-4508 in combination with other cancer treatments (such as capecitabine, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab) for people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to find the best dose, check safety, and…

This early-phase trial tests a new oral drug called IPG7236 combined with the immunotherapy toripalimab in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study has two parts: first, finding the safest dose of IPG7236, then expanding to see if the com…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called YL211 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then, confirming that dose; and finally, testing how well it works. The main goals are…

This study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps people with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma. About 108 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo alone or chemo plus cemiplimab before th…

This early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called ERAS-0015, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 600 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain RAS mutations. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. Researc…

This study tests a new drug called rezatapopt (PC14586) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific TP53 Y220C mutation. The drug is designed to reactivate the p53 protein, which normally helps stop cancer growth. The trial will also test rezatapopt combined with th…

This study is checking the long-term safety and effectiveness of the cancer drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 3500 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers. Participants are moving from earlier Merck studies into this one, continuing their treatment or follow-up. The goal…

This study tests a personalized treatment for advanced melanoma using a patient's own immune cells, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), which are boosted with a protein called CD40L. After a short course of chemotherapy to make room, the enhanced cells are infused back a…

This phase II trial is testing whether the combination of cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can shrink or stabilize advanced melanoma and head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. Researchers are also checking if t…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called NKT5097 in adults with advanced solid tumors, especially breast cancer. The drug works by breaking down two proteins that help cancer cells grow. Researchers want to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors…

This phase II trial is testing whether the drug ivonescimab, given before surgery, can shrink tumors in people with stage II-IV head and neck cancer that can be removed. Ivonescimab is a type of antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. The study will enroll 28 adults w…

This Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, mitomycin C, and thalidomide—given in low, frequent doses to people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow tumor growth and improv…

This early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called SNV1521 in 400 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Researchers will also test SNV1521 combined with other cancer drugs.

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called TQB3142 in 66 adults with advanced tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also measure how the drug moves through the body and look f…

This study tests a new drug called XTX301 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then testing that dose in specific cancer types. Researchers will monitor side effects and wheth…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding common diabetes drugs (metformin or rosiglitazone) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab or pembrolizumab) can improve treatment for several advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer. About 72 participants…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding fianlimab to cemiplimab works better than cemiplimab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. About 120 participants whose tumors have a specific marker (PD-L1 positive) will receive either the drug …

This study tests whether giving three drugs (gemcitabine, docetaxel, and toripalimab) before standard radiation can safely improve outcomes for people with a specific throat cancer caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. About 24 adults with advanced but not spread cancer will receive …

This phase II trial is testing whether newer targeted drugs (trastuzumab emtansine and trastuzumab deruxtecan) work better than standard chemotherapy plus trastuzumab for people with HER2-positive or HER2-low salivary gland cancer that has come back, spread, or cannot be removed.…

This trial investigates whether combining two drugs, camrelizumab and famitinib, can help people with rare head and neck cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study includes four types of these cancers and aims to see how safe and effective the treatment i…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI-1206, given alongside the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to prior anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. The study aims to find the safest dose and check for early signs of tumor…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called PHST001, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells by blocking a protein called CD24. The study will first test PHST001 alone, then in combination with standard chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors (includi…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called ONC-841 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The drug is an antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The study will first find a safe dose, then test it alone and with standard treatments for…

This phase 2 trial tests whether giving two drugs, cemiplimab and cetuximab, before salvage surgery can help control recurrent oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. The study involves 17 adults whose cancer has returned at least 3 months after prior treatment. Researchers will mon…

This first-in-human study tests an experimental drug called CX-2051, alone or with Avastin, in 160 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking for early signs of tumo…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called NTS071 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the TP53 gene (Y220C mutation). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug can shrink tumors. About 220 people who …

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 in adults with advanced solid tumours or melanoma who have no other treatment options. The study aims to find a safe and tolerable dose, and to see if the drug can shrink tumours. Participants receive the drug every three …

This extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …

This study tests whether carefully managing body temperature during major cancer surgery can lower the risk of postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) and improve long-term survival in patients aged 65 and older. About 4,000 participants will be randomly assigned to either rout…

This study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…

This study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…

This early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug called XB628, alone or with an oral drug called zanzalintinib, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then check…

This phase 2 trial is testing a special form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, called polymeric micelles, combined with carboplatin in 29 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see how well the treatment shrinks tumors and to …

This trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called bi-specific CAR-T cells that target two proteins (GD2 and PSMA) found on some solid tumors. The study involves 60 patients whose tumors have not responded to standard treatments. Researchers will check safety and whether t…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BMS-986517 in about 315 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called azirkitug, alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, head/neck, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to find safe doses and check side effects. About 694 adults will take part worldwide, rec…

This study tests an experimental mRNA therapy called mRNA-4359, given alone or with standard immunotherapy drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors (like melanoma, lung cancer, or colorectal cancer). The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the treatment can shrink tu…

This early-stage trial tests a new therapy made from cord blood immune cells that are engineered to better target and attack head and neck cancer cells. Up to 33 patients with advanced disease that has not responded to standard treatments will receive these cells along with low-d…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called lunresertib, alone or combined with two other experimental drugs (RP-3500 and Debio 0123), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for earl…

This study tests OTP-01, a new drug that targets two cancer pathways (PD-1 and VEGFR2) at once, in 170 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find the best dose, check safety, and see if the drug can shrink tum…

This study tests a drug called eflapegrastim in 40 children with solid tumors or lymphoma who are receiving chemotherapy. The drug aims to boost white blood cells and reduce the risk of serious infections. Researchers are checking how safe it is and how the body processes it.

This large Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental immunotherapy drug called volrustomig can help prevent cancer from returning in people with locally advanced head and neck cancer who have finished chemoradiation. About 1,145 participants will either receive volrustomig or b…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called mocertatug rezetecan in 675 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to deliver a toxin directly to cancer cells. The main goals are to check safety, find the ri…

This study tests a new treatment called 4SCAR-276 for people with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard care. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells that have a protein called CD276. The tria…

This phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab along with chemotherapy before surgery, followed by pembrolizumab alone for about a year after surgery, can improve outcomes for people with recurrent head and neck cancer. The study aims to see if this …

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called RSC-1255, given alone or with hydroxychloroquine, in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and …

This study tests a new daily pill, ETX-636, for people with advanced solid tumors (including breast cancer) that have a specific genetic change called PIK3CA. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of ETX-636 alone or with another drug (fulvestrant); second, checking…

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …

This study tests whether a less invasive surgery called sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace standard neck dissection for early-stage oral cavity cancer. About 686 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if the gentler approach mainta…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SAR445877, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. …

This early-phase study tests a new drug, BG-C477, in about 310 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study is open-label, meaning ev…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BGB-58067, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency). The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 52…

This trial tests a new drug called N17350, a modified enzyme injected directly into tumors, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest and most effective dose, and to see if the drug can shrink or stop tu…

This phase 2 trial is testing a drug called calderasib (MK-1084), given alone or with cetuximab, in 150 people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if the cancer shrinks or disappears and to check for side effects. Participants mu…

This phase 2 trial is testing the drug talazoparib in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific mutations in DNA repair genes. Talazoparib works by blocking a protein called PARP, which cancer cells use to fix their damaged DNA, leading to cancer cell death. The study …

This study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…

This study tests an experimental drug called Tulmimetostat (DZR123) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not improved with standard treatments. The drug is taken as a daily pill, either alone or combined with another drug (enzalutamide) for certain prostate…

This study tests a new drug called SW-682, taken as a tablet, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial focuses on tumors with changes in the Hippo pathway, including mesothelioma. In the first part, doctors will find the safe…

This study tests whether specially engineered immune cells (EIE) can safely fight cancer. Researchers take a patient's own immune cells, modify them to target tumor-related markers, and infuse them back. The trial involves 100 people with various cancers whose tumors show specifi…

This early study tests an experimental drug called XB010, alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or head and neck cancers) that have stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals are to find a safe…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called ZL-6201 in adults with sarcoma or certain solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. About 180 people will take part in this study.

This study tests a program called Comprehensive Connected Cancer Care (C4) for people newly diagnosed with cancer who also have social needs (like trouble paying for medicine or getting to appointments). The program uses patient navigators, a digital needs assessment, and better …

This phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug, DXC006, in people with advanced solid tumors (like small cell lung cancer and neuroblastoma) or blood cancers (like multiple myeloma) who have not responded to standard treatments. DXC006 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to del…

This phase 2 study tests whether adding the experimental drug VS-101 to standard chemoradiotherapy helps shrink tumors in 30 adults with head and neck cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive VS-101 plus chemoradiation or chemoradiation alone. The main goal is to see…

This study tests a new drug called YL201 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more patients with specific cancer types. YL201 is given by IV every t…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-C137, which delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (FGFR2b). The goal is to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. Abo…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-C0979, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…

This study tests whether custom 3D-printed titanium implants can safely and effectively rebuild facial bones in 30 adults with defects from injury, cancer surgery, or birth conditions. Each implant is designed from CT scans to match the patient's unique anatomy. Researchers will …

This early-stage study tests a new drug called AO-252 in people with advanced solid tumors, including those that have spread to the brain. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 86 adults whos…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called CBA-1205 in people with advanced solid tumors (like liver cancer or melanoma) that have not responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 66 participants will receive the dru…

This phase II trial is testing whether three antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) can shrink advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have high levels of specific proteins (Trop-2, nectin-4, or HER2). About 500 patients will first have their tumors tested for these markers, then recei…

This study tests whether combining two drugs, YL201 and ivonescimab, can safely shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers, including lung cancer. About 260 adults whose cancer has not responded to other treatments will receive the combination. The goal is to find the be…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4052031, which is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells that have a protein called Nectin-4. The study includes 420 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors such as bladder, breast, lung, and oth…

This study looks at whether people with a type of throat cancer linked to the Epstein-Barr virus can safely receive lower doses of radiation after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if reducing radiation can still control the cancer while causing fewer long-term side effect…

This study compares two treatments after surgery for stage III-IVA head and neck cancer: radiation alone versus radiation plus the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The goal is to see which approach better prevents the cancer from returning, especially in patients with certain TP53 ge…

This phase II trial tests a combination of two drugs, sacituzumab tirumotecan and toripalimab, as a first treatment for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The study enrolls 39 adults whose tumors have specific markers (Trop2 and CPS). The goal is to se…

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before radiation therapy is safe and effective for children and young adults (up to age 21) with newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The goal is to see if t…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called H1710 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Researchers will also watch for any …

This early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…

This early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of two drugs, ZEN003694 and abemaciclib, given together. It is for people with advanced breast cancer, NUT carcinoma, or other solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the combinatio…

This study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…

This phase 1 trial tests whether specially designed viruses (VSV-based oncolytic viruses) can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The viruses are injected into the body to infect and destroy cancer cells. The study focuses on safety …

This study tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery and radiation can help preserve the eye and skull base in people with advanced nasal and sinus cancer. About 82 participants will either get chemo first or go straight to surgery and radiation. The goal is to see if the …

This study has two parts. Part A tests whether cancer patients who stopped a type of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) due to side effects can safely restart treatment with durvalumab, given alongside the steroid prednisone to reduce the risk of side effects returning. Part B…

This study tests whether a combination of two drugs (ZEN003694 and talazoparib) can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. About 88 adults will take part. Researchers will also look at participants' genes to see if…

This early-phase trial is testing two experimental drugs, peposertib and tuvusertib, together in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to understand side effects. About 66 participants wi…

This phase 2 trial tests two drugs, Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab, in 30 adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. Participants receive the drugs by IV every 21 days. The main goal is to see if the combination…

This early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called IDE034 in 150 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, ovarian, or colorectal cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see …

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called MK-0472, alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda or another experimental drug MK-1084, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how …

This early-phase study tests a new drug (IOV-3001) designed to boost immune cells in people with advanced melanoma that has not responded to prior treatments. About 42 adults will receive the drug alongside a personalized cell therapy called lifileucel. The main goals are to chec…

This phase 1 trial tests a new therapy called MSK-TCR5 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (RAS G12D mutation) and a certain immune type (HLA-A*11:01). The therapy uses a patient's own T-cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack…

This study tests a drug called tebentafusp combined with treatments directed at the liver (like embolization or chemo-embolization) for people with a rare eye cancer (uveal melanoma) that has spread to the liver. About 109 adults with a specific immune type (HLA-A*0201) will part…

This early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug called BNT3212, alone or with another drug (pumitamig), in 375 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no other treatment options. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get an early look at whethe…

This study is testing a new type of radiation therapy called DaRT for people with malignant tumors. The main goal is to see how safe the treatment is and what side effects occur. Researchers will also check if the tumors shrink three months after treatment. About 100 adults with …

This study tests a new device that delivers a special type of radiation directly into skin tumors. The goal is to see if it can shrink or control the cancer. The study is for adults with certain types of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Par…

This early-phase study is testing a new drug called OVV-01 in 18 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given either through a vein or directly into a tumor. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, while als…

This study tests a device called DaRT that delivers a unique type of radiation (alpha particles) directly into tumors. It is designed for people with certain skin cancers, mouth cancers, or soft tissue sarcomas that are accessible for direct injection. The goal is to see if this …

This early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called AB821 in 50 adults with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that respond to immune therapies. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive AB821 by IV every 2 or 3 weeks for up to two years.

This study tests a new drug called IMP1734 in people with advanced solid tumors (breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer) that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. About 156 participants will ta…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called STP938 in 70 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured by current treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. The study also looks at how the drug moves through the body and includes a special g…

This study tests a new biologic drug, CM518D1, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose and check for side effects, and second, to see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 434 par…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called BAL0891, given alone or with chemotherapy or immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for s…

This study tests whether adding a precise local treatment—like focused radiation or ablation—can help people whose cancer has a few new or growing spots while on standard therapy. Participants continue their usual medication while the resistant tumors are treated directly. The go…

This study tests a new drug called epcoritamab, given with two other drugs (lenalidomide and rituximab), for people whose primary CNS lymphoma has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer. About 60 adults…

This study tests whether adding cetuximab to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) helps people with advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy live longer. About 158 adults with cancer that has returned or spread will receive either pembr…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called MBS8(1V270), given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 1…

This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three therapies—modified immune cells (PD-L1 t-haNK), an immune-boosting protein (NAI/Anktiva), and a targeted antibody (cetuximab)—in 25 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer that has not responded to prior immuno…

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called MEM-288, a virus designed to infect and kill cancer cells while also boosting the immune system. The study involves 40 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, skin, and breast cancers, who have not responded to s…

This study tests an experimental drug called YH32364 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have high levels of EGFR and have not responded to previous treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in about 30 people, then testing that dose in 50 people with …

This study looks at the long-term safety and benefits of the drug pelabresib in people with blood cancers, solid tumors, or advanced cancers. It includes up to 50 adults who were in earlier pelabresib studies and are still benefiting from the drug. Some participants who received …

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 115 adults whose cancer has worsened after at least one prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to chec…

This study tests a new drug, AZD6750, that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or breast cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it shrinks tumors when us…

This study tests whether a single infusion of a patient's own genetically engineered immune cells (E7 TCR-T cells) can shrink or eliminate HPV-related cancers before the patient receives standard treatment like chemo-radiation or surgery. The trial enrolls 15 adults with advanced…

This early-phase study tests an experimental drug called OKN4395, taken as a pill, alone or together with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers like lung, colorectal, sto…

This study tests a drug called tebentafusp in 19 people with a rare eye cancer (uveal melanoma) that is too large to remove without taking the whole eye. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink the tumor by at least 20% so that less invasive surgery might be possible. Participa…

This early-phase trial is testing whether a new drug called ZEN003694, when added to the chemotherapy capecitabine, is safe for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. About 30 participants will receive the combination to find the best d…

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining the chemotherapy 5-azacytidine with the immunotherapy nivolumab can make HPV-related head and neck cancer more responsive to treatment. About 50 people with resectable tumors will receive one or both drugs before surgery. The goal is to …

This study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (called cytotoxic T lymphocytes) can safely and effectively control BK and JC virus infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer, HIV, or organ transplants. About 100 participants will rec…

This study tests a new drug called PM54 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in adults with advanced cancers that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 119 par…

This study tests a new way to give the drug rilvegostomig as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to find a dose that works as well as the IV version and to check for si…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called AN8025 in about 91 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants receive the drug in 3-week cycles and are closely moni…

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called MG2512 in about 116 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Researchers will also w…

This study looks at whether getting standard immunotherapy in the morning (before 11 am) or afternoon (after 12 pm) changes how well it fights advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Researchers think the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) might affect immune activity. About 1…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental vaccine (PRGN-2009) to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with newly diagnosed HPV-related throat cancer, potentially allowing them to skip radiation. About 70 adults will receive either chemo alone or che…

This early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug that seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (somatostatin receptor). It is for adults with advanced lung, kidney, head and neck, digestive tract, or adrenal gland tumors that cannot be remo…

This phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called SBRT-LATTICE-PATHY for people with large tumors (at least 7 cm or 340 cm³) that cannot be treated with standard methods. The approach delivers a high dose of radiation only to low-oxygen areas inside the tumor, aiming to i…

This study gives people with cancer continued access to an experimental Roche treatment they were already receiving in a previous trial. It is for patients who still need the drug and cannot get it locally. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and monitor any side effects.

This early-phase trial is testing whether a drug called camonsertib, combined with a precise type of radiation, can help control head and neck cancers that have come back or cannot be removed by surgery. About 39 adults with these cancers will receive the drug along with focused …

This study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, called CAR T cells, that are specially designed to target and kill solid tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. It is for adults with certain advanced cancers, including lung, colon, pancreatic, ovari…

This study tests a new immunotherapy for people with advanced HPV-related cancers, such as cervical, throat, anal, and penile cancers. Participants receive specially engineered immune cells designed to attack cancer cells carrying the HPV16 virus. The goal is to see if this treat…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called EPI-326 in about 110 people with advanced lung or head & neck cancers that have specific EGFR mutations. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells more precisely. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called M7437 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. M7437 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (Ly6E). The study ai…

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called EXS74539 (REC-4539) in about 40 people with various solid tumors, including lung, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body proce…

This phase 2 trial tests the drug avapritinib in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that have mutations in the CKIT or PDGFRA genes. The drug blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The main goal is to see how many patients' tumors shrink or disappear. Researchers will also…

This phase 3 trial tests whether using a special scan (SPECT-CT) to guide radiation to only one side of the neck works as well as standard radiation to both sides for people with oropharyngeal cancer. The study includes 510 participants with early-stage cancer on one side of the …

This Phase II trial tests whether giving a combination of two drugs—Becotatug Vedotin (a targeted chemotherapy) and Pucotenlimab (an immunotherapy)—before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with recurrent head and neck cancer that can still be removed. About 102 pa…

This phase 2 trial tests a drug called zanidatamab in about 200 adults with advanced HER2-positive cancers, including breast, lung, stomach, and others. Participants have already tried at least one standard treatment. The study measures how many tumors shrink or disappear. Zanida…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. About 300 participants wi…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called ADCX-020 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody drug conjugate designed to deliver cancer-killing agents directly to tumor cells. The study will first find th…

This study tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation to the lymph nodes in the neck that are not directly affected by cancer can reduce side effects while still curing the disease. It includes 100 people with early-stage HPV-related throat cancer. The goal is to maintain exc…

This study tests a new treatment made from specially engineered immune cells (T cells) donated by healthy people. The cells are designed to better recognize and kill cancer cells while lasting longer in the body. The trial includes 24 adults with blood cancers or solid tumors tha…

This study compares a newer, precise radiation method called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) with standard radiation therapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot have curative treatment. About 196 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiat…

This study tests a new drug called IDE196 in people with certain cancers that have specific genetic mutations (GNAQ/11 or PRKC fusions). The cancers include metastatic uveal melanoma, cutaneous melanoma, and colorectal cancer. The trial has two phases: first to find safe doses, t…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called enzelkitug, alone or with standard immunotherapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. A…

This early-stage study tests a new type of cancer vaccine made from irradiated tumor and nearby cells. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and can help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors like osteosarcoma, pancreatic cancer, and others. About 54 people will take part…

This early-stage study tests a chemotherapy drug (JNJ-1761981) that is injected directly into tumors in people with solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose, and to see if adding an immunotherapy (cetrelimab) help…

This study tests a new drug called IAH0968, given alone or with chemotherapy (CAPEOX), in people with advanced HER2-positive stomach cancer or other solid tumors. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps slow cancer growth better than standard treatment. About 574 …

This study tests a new drug called STX-478 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PI3Kα mutation). The trial has two phases: first, it tests STX-478 alone to find safe doses; then, it combines STX-478 with other cancer drugs like fulvestrant or …

This study tests a personalized approach for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. After standard chemoradiation, some patients get extra therapy to prevent the cancer from returning. But this extra therapy can cause side effects. The trial uses a new risk model (RAIRI) to …

This study tests a new cancer drug, repotrectinib, combined with standard chemotherapy in children and young adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Researchers will also study how the b…

This phase 3 trial tests whether injecting NBTXR3 nanoparticles into tumors before radiation therapy can improve outcomes for elderly patients with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot receive chemotherapy. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ra…

This study tests a new drug that delivers a tiny dose of radiation directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker called FAP. The trial involves 112 adults with advanced cancers of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, colon, ovary, head/neck, sarcoma, or mesothelioma. First, a…

This study tests a new drug called OSE-279 that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to other treatments. The trial has three parts: finding the right dose, checking safety, and measuring how well t…

This Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug amivantamab to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy can help people with advanced head and neck cancer live longer. About 500 participants who have not had prior treatment for their recurrent or metastatic cancer w…

This study tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (paclitaxel) to a targeted therapy (cetuximab) works better than cetuximab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. About 65 adults with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell…

This study is testing whether taking the antibiotic metronidazole and using a chlorhexidine mouth rinse for 10 days before surgery can lower the amount of bacteria living inside oral cancer tumors. The researchers will compare bacteria levels before and after treatment in 30 adul…

This program provides the experimental drug ulixertinib to people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene mutations (MAPK pathway). It is for patients who have not responded well to or have run out of standard treatments. The goal is to control the disease and possibly …

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental oral drug called ABBV-CLS-484, either alone or combined with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find safe and tolerable doses and to se…

This early-phase study tests a virus (JNJ-87704916) that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is being tested alone and with another drug (cetrelimab) in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatments. The main goals are to check sa…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called TEV-56278, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 240 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called JNJ-95437446 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking safety more closely in a larger…

This study tests a drug called amivantamab, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs (pembrolizumab, paclitaxel, carboplatin), in people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The goal is to see if these treatments are safe and can shrink tumors. About 28…

This study tests a new treatment made from donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that are designed to attack two targets on melanoma cells. It is for adults with advanced melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed and has not responded to standard therapies. The goal is to find a …

This phase 1 study tests a combination of two drugs, pomalidomide (a pill) and nivolumab (an infusion), in adults with cancers caused by viruses like Epstein-Barr, HPV, or hepatitis. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. Up to 58 people with Kapo…

This Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…

This early-phase trial tests the safety of CRD3874-SI, a drug that activates the STING pathway to boost the immune system against cancer. About 81 adults with advanced solid tumors (sarcoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and others) will receive weekly IV infusions at increasing doses. …

This early-phase trial is testing a new approach for people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread after standard chemotherapy. The treatment combines a gene therapy injection (EDS01) given directly into a tumor with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) given throug…

This study looks at whether using a piece of the patient's own tissue (a flap) to reinforce the closure after removing the voice box can reduce the risk of a throat leak (fistula). About 102 people whose throat cancer has returned after radiation or chemoradiation will be randoml…

This early-phase study is testing a new oral drug called BG-75202, alone or with other medications, in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and …

This early-phase study tests a new drug called BBO-11818 in people with advanced cancers that have a KRAS mutation, including lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose, while also seeing if the drug can shrink tumors. Abou…

This study tests whether giving less radiation to healthy lymph nodes can reduce side effects for people with oropharynx cancer. The approach uses a computer model to personalize which lymph nodes need treatment. The trial will enroll 120 patients and track if cancer returns in u…

This study tests a new drug called AZD5335, alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, lung, and endometrial cancers. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and shows signs of shrinking tumors. About 506 participants will …

This early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called HS-20108 in 502 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for any signs that the drug might shr…

This early-phase study is testing a new drug called BGB-26808, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 217 partici…

This Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called petosemtamab against standard treatments (cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel) in 600 adults with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. Participants must have already tried immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The main…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called SIM0613 in about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. The main goals are safety and…

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug (CDX-1140) to a standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) before surgery can shrink advanced head and neck cancers more than the immunotherapy alone. About 44 people with stage III-IV head and neck cancer will receive either the comb…

This early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…

This study tests a new treatment for adults with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The treatment uses donor immune cells that are engineered to target two cancer markers, EGFR and HER2. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their body, then …

This study tests injecting the chemotherapy drug cisplatin directly into throat cancer tumors that have come back after radiation. About 20 adults will receive the injection before planned surgery to remove the tumor. Researchers will check how many tumors shrink or disappear and…

This study tests a new drug called UI-102, which is a tiny nanoparticle designed to activate the immune system to fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will enroll 140 participants to first find the saf…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called IACS-6274, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs, in 54 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as melanoma, ovarian, or head and neck cancers). The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Th…

This phase 2 trial tests enasidenib, a daily pill that targets the IDH2 gene mutation, in 40 adults with rare cancers of the nasal cavity or skull base that have spread or come back. Participants take the drug once daily in 28-day cycles, and researchers will track how long the c…

This study tests whether adding petosemtamab to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab helps people with advanced head and neck cancer live longer. About 700 adults with PD-L1 positive cancer that has spread or come back will receive either the combination or pembrolizumab alon…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental oral drug called ST-01156 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug works by breaking down a protein inside cancer cells. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side e…

This early-phase study is testing a new biologic drug called JLM019 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is given as a weekly intravenous infusion, and the main goals are to check its safety, find the right …

This study tests an experimental drug called RMC-9805, taken as a pill, in adults with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific mutation in the KRAS gene called G12D. The drug is given alone or in combination with another oral dr…

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug called ficerafusp alfa to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than pembrolizumab alone for people with PD-L1-positive head and neck cancer that has spread or returned. About 650 adults will be randomly assig…

This study is for children whose solid tumors have returned or not responded to standard therapy. It combines an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) with three chemotherapy drugs to see if the mix is safe and can shrink tumors. About 23 children will take part, and the main goals a…

This study is testing a new experimental drug called BG-75098, given alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tum…

This early-phase trial tests a new biologic drug called SBO-154 in 177 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the drug can shrink…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called RC220 given with the chemotherapy doxorubicin in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if RC220 can protect the heart from doxorubicin's sid…

This study tests an experimental drug called AZD9574, taken alone or with other anti-cancer medicines, in about 695 people whose advanced solid tumors have grown despite prior treatment. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also …

This study tests a new drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not been cured by other treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 250 participants will take part, and those who benefit may …

This study tests an experimental drug called INV-6452 in adults with advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 201 participants wil…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called CT3001 in people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of CT3001 alone, then testing it combined wit…

This study tests an experimental drug, REGN7508, to see if it works better than the standard blood thinner apixaban for treating and preventing blood clots in people with cancer. The trial will include about 1,600 participants with or without cancer who have deep vein thrombosis …

This early-stage trial tests a fluorescent dye attached to the cancer drug nivolumab. The dye is meant to make cancer cells glow during surgery, helping surgeons remove them more precisely. The study will enroll 40 people with head and neck cancer who are already scheduled for su…

This study tests whether a special CT scan with contrast dye can give clearer images of tumors during radiation therapy. Twenty adults with advanced cancer will receive the extra scan alongside their standard treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and improves…

This early-stage study tests a new injection called [18F]LY4214835 to see if it is safe and how it spreads in the body. It includes healthy volunteers and people with cancer. The goal is to improve how doctors see tumors using imaging scans.

This study tests whether a smartphone app called Apneal can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea in people with head and neck cancer. Sleep apnea is common but often missed in these patients, and current diagnosis requires expensive equipment. Participants use the app at home …

This early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called FAP-2286 to see how well it can detect cancer that has spread in adults with solid tumors. About 191 participants will receive the tracer and then have a PET scan. The goal is to measure safety and how clearly the trace…

This study is testing a special type of PET/CT scan that looks for a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can find tumors and their spread more accurately than standard imaging. About 500 adults with suspected or known PD-L1-related cancers will r…

This study tests whether a dexamethasone mouthwash can prevent moderate to severe mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in adults with cancer. Participants use the mouthwash four times daily during chemo for up to 8 weeks. Researchers compare their outcomes to a historical group to …

This study tests a special cooling and compression sleeve (Paxman Limb Cryocompression System) worn during chemotherapy to prevent nerve damage, a common side effect. About 200 cancer patients receiving weekly paclitaxel will use the device for up to 4 hours per session. Research…

This phase 2 trial tests whether the drug quisinostat can prevent uveal melanoma from spreading in high-risk patients. About 63 people who have completed initial treatment for their eye tumor will take quisinostat capsules three times a week. Researchers will track how long parti…

This phase 3 trial tests whether two different eye treatments can prevent vision loss in people who have had radiation therapy for a type of eye cancer called uveal melanoma. The study will compare faricimab injections given every 3 months, a fluocinolone acetonide implant placed…

This study tests whether taking a daily statin (rosuvastatin) for one year can safely prevent life-threatening blood clots in people with cancer. Current clot-preventing drugs raise bleeding risks, so a safer option is needed. The trial will enroll 4,000 adults with newly diagnos…

This early-stage trial tests a cream made from inactivated Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria to prevent skin injury in 40 breast or head/neck cancer patients receiving radiation. The cream is applied three times daily to the radiation area. The main goal is to see if it is safe an…

This study tests a virtual group program designed to help people with advanced cancer build resilience and manage stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Participants attend seven weekly online sessions that teach techniques like mindfulness, gratitude, and reframing difficult experiences.…

This study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…

This study adapts a program called CONVO for Spanish-speaking Latinx adults with solid tumors. In the program, nurses talk with patients about their personal values during routine cancer care. The goal is to make care more respectful and supportive. About 234 adults will take par…

This pilot study explores how four different meditation practices—breathing only, focused attention only, mindfulness only, and a combination of all three—affect relaxation in cancer survivors. Many cancer patients experience stress and anxiety, and meditation may help reduce dis…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that teaches mindfulness can help reduce stress in people who have finished cancer treatment. About 345 cancer survivors will be randomly assigned to use the app right away or wait three months. The goal is to see if the app makes a real …

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can improve symptoms like pain, anxiety, and fatigue in patients receiving a bone marrow transplant. About 28 adults will be randomly assigned to either VR sessions or standard care during their hospital stay. The goal is to see…

This study tests high-dose steroids (methylprednisolone or prednisone) in 35 head and neck cancer survivors who have nerve damage from past radiation. The goal is to find the best dose that improves symptoms like tongue weakness while limiting side effects. Participants must be a…

This study tests a mobile app called PACT that helps people with advanced cancer talk about and plan the care they would want if they couldn't speak for themselves. The app involves patients and their loved ones in these discussions. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to …

This study tests whether starting tongue strengthening exercises early, using a device called the Tongueometer, can improve speech and swallowing in people who have had part of their tongue removed due to cancer. The device uses a small air-filled bulb and a mobile app to guide e…

This study tests whether eating only within an 8-hour window (time-restricted eating) can improve how well cancer treatments work and reduce side effects. It involves 100 Alaska Native and American Indian patients with breast or rectal cancer. Participants will follow the eating …

This study tests whether regular phone check-ins and counseling can help people on oral cancer drugs feel better and avoid hospital visits. 600 patients will be assigned to symptom monitoring alone, or monitoring plus a self-help handbook and phone counseling for anxiety or sadne…

This clinical trial tests whether a doxepin solution spray can relieve severe breakthrough pain when swallowing, a common side effect of radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 178 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the doxepin spray or a placebo s…

This study tests an experimental drug called LY3537021 to see if it can better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults with cancer. About 204 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will track who has no vomiting and does not n…

This pilot study tests whether a virtual mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program can improve mental health in cancer patients living in underserved or rural parts of Minnesota. About 45 participants will take the online course and report changes in stress, anxiety, and …

This study tests whether a diet low in added sugar, high in fiber, and rich in omega-3s (called LASO-3) can help reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy. Fifty cancer survivors who finished chemo at least three months ago will receive virtual nutrition co…

This phase II trial tests whether adding BMX-001 to standard symptom management can reduce severe mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiation. About 98 participants will receive either BMX-001 or a placebo alongside usual care. The goal is to see if BMX-…

This study tests a light-based treatment (photobiomodulation) to reduce long-term swelling in the head and neck area caused by cancer therapy. It involves 150 adult survivors who have had head and neck cancer and still have swelling for at least 6 months. Participants will receiv…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called behavioral activation (BA) can help treat depression in older adults who have survived cancer. Participants will receive BA or supportive psychotherapy remotely via video or phone over 10 weeks. The goal is to see if BA reduc…

This study tests a program called CostCOM that helps cancer patients with the high costs of treatment. Many patients skip or delay care because of money worries. The program provides financial advice and connects patients to resources. Researchers want to see if it helps patients…

This study looks at whether offering nutritional counseling and exercise programs before and during radiation or chemoradiation is helpful for head and neck cancer patients. Researchers want to see if patients are willing to join and attend these sessions. The goal is to improve …

This study looks at whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer treatment can help lower anxiety, stress, and depression, and improve comfort. About 152 adults with solid cancers who are starting their first IV therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either a …

This study tests a support program for Chinese cancer patients and survivors that includes education sessions, counseling, and peer support. The program is delivered by phone or video call. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and whether it improves quality of lif…

This study tests a drug called Pedmark (sodium thiosulfate) to see if it can prevent hearing loss in adults receiving cisplatin chemotherapy for cancers like testicular, head and neck, or thoracic cancer. About 25 adults will take Pedmark alongside their chemo. The drug is alread…

This trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…

This study aims to train psychotherapists to deliver personalized, evidence-based therapies to cancer patients and their caregivers who are experiencing high levels of distress. Therapists will choose from treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based stress …

This study is testing a new way to manage care for 33 cancer patients who take oral chemotherapy at home. Instead of going to the hospital every month just to pick up medicine, a nurse will visit them at home twice in six months. An advanced practice nurse will coordinate everyth…

This study tests whether a series of sexology consultations can help people who had their voice box removed due to throat cancer, along with their partners, feel better about their intimate lives. The program involves individual talks with a trained sexology nurse and questionnai…

This study tests whether a mobile app called Tools for Coping with Cancer can help people with a history of cancer reduce distress and improve mood and quality of life. About 50 adults who have had cancer will use the app at home for 8 weeks and fill out questionnaires about thei…

This study tests whether a drug called methylnaltrexone is safe for people with head and neck cancer when taken for two weeks before their surgery. The drug is already used for constipation, but researchers want to see if it can be given safely in this setting. About 25 adults wi…

This study compares two ways to treat depression in cancer survivors: a mobile app called Moodivate that tracks activities and mood, and 8 sessions of telehealth therapy with a mental health provider. About 45 adults who have had cancer and currently feel depressed will take part…

This study tests a program called SNAP that helps head and neck cancer survivors and their caregivers after radiation treatment. The program includes a needs assessment, a personalized care plan, and a mobile app. Researchers want to see if it reduces symptoms for survivors and e…

This study tests a program called ICCAN that gives cancer patients extra help with social and economic needs, like finding resources and monthly check-ins. Researchers want to see if this support helps patients complete their cancer treatment and improves their quality of life, c…

This study tests special gloves and boots that gently squeeze the hands and feet during chemotherapy. The pressure may reduce how much chemo reaches the nerves, possibly preventing pain and numbness. About 142 adults with cancer will try the devices to see if they help avoid nerv…

This study tests a program to help cancer patients transition from hospital to home. It includes a meeting with a nurse before leaving, an app to report symptoms, and a follow-up phone call. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and improves patient satisfaction and qua…

This study tests a program called ROCKS that helps people with advanced cancer and their family caregivers build optimism, communication skills, and knowledge to discuss advance care planning. 152 patient-caregiver pairs will be randomly assigned to the ROCKS program or usual car…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique (SBRT) provides better pain relief than standard radiation for cancer patients with painful bone metastases not in the spine. About 230 adults with solid tumors and moderate to severe pain will be randomly …

This study is testing a support program for teens and young adults (ages 16-30) who have just been diagnosed with cancer. The program includes a meeting with a special team and a structured course called PRISM that teaches skills like stress management and goal setting. About 130…

This early-stage study tests a drug called resiniferatoxin (RTX), a chemical from a cactus-like plant similar to hot pepper, for people with severe cancer pain that standard treatments can't control. RTX is injected into the spine to destroy pain-transmitting nerves. The trial in…

This study compares giving the cancer drug nivolumab (Opdivo) as a shot at home versus in a clinic for people with various advanced cancers. The goal is to see if home treatment improves patients' overall care experience and quality of life. About 50 adults will receive the drug …

This study tests whether group sessions that teach stress management skills can lower distress in people with cancer. About 400 adults with cancer who have moderate distress will take part. The program helps patients recognize and reduce stress in their daily lives.

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help children and young adults with cancer be more physically active while in the hospital. 40 participants aged 10-25 will try both VR-assisted physical therapy and traditional physical therapy to see which one gets them moving m…

This study tests a web-based program called OMGYES.com to see if it helps young adult female cancer survivors who have sexual problems. About 30 people will take part, using online modules at home and visiting the clinic every 5 weeks for questionnaires. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether atorvastatin, a widely used cholesterol medication, can reduce hearing loss caused by cisplatin chemotherapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 224 adults will be randomly assigned to take atorvastatin or a placebo daily during and for three month…

This study is testing whether it is safe to remove a tumor from the parotid gland (a saliva gland near the ear) without using a surgical drain. Normally, a drain is placed to remove extra fluid, which often requires an overnight hospital stay. The researchers want to see if skipp…

This study is testing a program called FOCUS ON US, designed to help sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) cancer patients and their caregivers. The program includes five sessions covering topics like family involvement, coping skills, and symptom management. Researchers want to se…

This study tests whether expressive writing—reading and writing about positive experiences—can help cancer survivors manage stress. About 414 survivors will participate from home using a computer or smartphone. The goal is to see if this simple activity can lower stress and impro…

This study tests whether a specially trained nurse-led team can help people recover better after head and neck cancer surgery. The team includes nurses, doctors, dietitians, and counselors who create a personalized care plan. Researchers will compare 80 patients who get this extr…

This study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…

Chemotherapy often causes nausea and vomiting, which is especially hard for children. This study tests a new IV drug called NEPA (fosnetupitant/palonosetron) to prevent these side effects in kids with cancer. The trial has two parts: first, an open-label phase to find the right d…

This study tests two types of spiritual care for people with advanced cancer. Researchers want to see if these programs improve spiritual well-being and reduce hospital visits. About 288 patients from religious communities will take part.

This study looks at whether two simple relaxation methods—progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises—can reduce shortness of breath and severe tiredness in people with advanced cancer receiving palliative care. About 90 participants will be assigned to one of the …

This study tests an online program called My Wellbeing Guide for cancer patients who feel depressed or anxious. The program uses videos, activities, and written tips based on cognitive behavioral therapy over 7 weeks. About 6,500 participants will be randomly assigned to the prog…

This pilot study tests whether a buried free fat flap surgery can safely reduce neck problems like pain, stiffness, and swallowing trouble in people treated for head and neck cancer. Twelve adults who need a salvage neck dissection will receive the fat flap procedure. Researchers…

This study looks at whether starting speech and swallowing therapy early — before and just after surgery — can help people with head and neck cancer recover better. Forty patients will either get early therapy sessions with a speech-language pathologist or the usual care. The mai…

This study tests a physical activity program designed for cancer survivors and their caregivers. About 164 adults who have finished cancer treatment (except hormone therapy or maintenance chemo) will take part. The goal is to see if the program improves physical function and redu…

This study tests whether virtual group therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion practices can improve psychological well-being in cancer patients. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will enroll 200 adults with cancer who are experiencing stress. Participant…

This study tests whether a digital chatbot can help more adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer get genetic counseling and testing compared to standard remote services. About 535 participants aged 18-39 will use either a chatbot or standard telehealth. The goal is to see …

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…

This study collects blood, tissue, and medical information from 240 cancer patients who have had serious side effects from immunotherapy. The goal is to store these samples in a national biorepository for future research. By studying these samples, scientists hope to better predi…

This study follows about 700 cancer patients who have already received radiation therapy to understand the long-term side effects and how their disease progresses over time. No new treatments are given—researchers simply collect data from routine follow-up visits. The goal is to …

This study aims to collect and analyze genetic information from 300 Taiwanese patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Researchers will use advanced DNA sequencing to find genetic changes linked to the disease. The goal is to improve understanding and help design future treatments or …

This study looks at how to better support adults aged 65 and older during chemotherapy. Researchers will use a frailty score to create personalized care plans and track how well participants handle treatment. The goal is to see if this approach improves resilience and reduces hos…

This study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…

This study will test a new robotic surgery platform called RonovoTM in 40 adults with cancer who need elective surgery. The robot helps surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures in digestive, thoracic, urology, and gynecology areas. Researchers will track complications, tech…

This study looks at whether giving a lower dose of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab or nivolumab) causes fewer serious side effects than the standard higher dose. About 192 adults with solid tumors will be randomly assigned to receive either the higher or lower dose. The main goal is…

This study collects blood and tumor tissue samples from people with head and neck or lung cancers to find biological markers that indicate low oxygen levels within tumors. Low-oxygen tumors tend to be more aggressive and resistant to standard treatments like radiation and chemoth…

This study will compare levels of fatty acid binding proteins and cellular aging markers in 120 cancer survivors versus people who never had cancer. Researchers want to see if these markers are higher in survivors and linked to conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Pa…

This study is following children and adults with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the nasal cavity, to learn more about how the disease behaves over time. Researchers will collect medical records, blood samples, and survey responses from 525 participants to track symptom…

This study looks at a standardized method for giving high-dose radiation a second time to people with solid tumors that have come back. It uses advanced imaging to better calculate radiation doses to sensitive organs like the spinal cord and gut. The goal is to track how often se…

This study asks 3000 teens and young adults (ages 15-39) with cancer, along with their caregivers, to answer survey questions about body image, fertility, and financial stress. The goal is to create better tools to measure quality of life for future patients. Participants include…

This study follows 6,000 adults with solid tumors who are receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors as part of their routine cancer care. Researchers are tracking how long patients live and how long their disease stays under control. The goal is to learn how well these drugs work in…

This registry collects detailed information from cancer patients treated with proton radiation therapy. Researchers will track treatment plans, side effects, and quality of life over 15 years. The goal is to learn which patients benefit most from this precise form of radiation an…

This study looks at the bacteria living in the mouth, stool, and tumors of Colombian adults with advanced cancers of the stomach, colon, breast, cervix, or head and neck who are starting immunotherapy as standard care. Researchers will compare these microbial profiles to those of…

This study tests a Clinical Trials Navigator program that helps cancer patients, families, and doctors find and enroll in clinical trials outside their local cancer centre. The program will be rolled out to 20 centres across Canada, starting with Thunder Bay and Winnipeg. Researc…

This study investigates clonal hematopoiesis (CH) — small mutations in blood cells that can arise naturally or after cancer treatment — in adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation for solid tumors like breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, …

This study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the salivary glands, which produce saliva. Researchers will collect medical data, blood, saliva, and tissue samples from people with these conditions, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understan…

This study looks at tongue strength and endurance in people who have had part of their tongue removed due to oral tongue cancer. Researchers will use a device called the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) to measure tongue pressure. Some participants will also use the IOPI a…

This study looks at genetic and behavioral factors that might influence cancer development and outcomes. It involves people with a personal or family history of cancer, who provide samples like blood, saliva, or urine. The goal is to better understand inherited cancer risks and f…

This study explores whether planning radiation therapy to avoid key brain regions can reduce thinking and learning problems in children with brain or head and neck tumors. Participants include children receiving radiation, survivors who completed radiation at least two years ago,…

This study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…

This research study creates a registry of older adults with cancer to collect information about their health, treatments, and outcomes. Participants complete a geriatric assessment and allow researchers to follow their medical records. The goal is to better understand how cancer …

This study is collecting live tumor samples from 2,000 cancer patients undergoing standard biopsies. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand how tumors respond to immunotherapy drugs outside the body. The goal is to develop a method to predict which patients will res…

This observational study will survey 1,000 cancer patients about their use of dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. Researchers want to know how common supplement use is, whether patients experience side effects, and if these supplements could interact…

This observational study is looking at whether certain markers in the blood can predict immune-related side effects in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data from 200 participants during routine visits. The goal is to bette…

This study is translating and testing an Italian version of a questionnaire that measures anxiety in cancer patients during whole-body MRI scans. Researchers will enroll 175 adult cancer patients at the European Institute of Oncology. The goal is to ensure the Italian version is …

SPECTA is a large research platform that collects tumor samples, genetic data, and patient information from nearly 5,000 people with all types of cancer. The goal is to help scientists better understand cancer biology and find new ways to match patients with the right clinical tr…

This study collects blood, bone marrow, urine, and tissue samples from up to 6,000 people with solid tumors, blood cancers, or non-cancerous blood disorders, as well as from their healthy family members who are stem cell donors. The samples are stored and used in research to bett…

This study is testing whether people in early-phase cancer trials will consistently wear a smartwatch and complete weekly symptom surveys on a phone app. Thirty participants will use the devices for 4 weeks. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, not to …

This early-stage study looks at how the experimental drug saruparib is absorbed, distributed, and eliminated in 8 people with advanced solid tumors. Participants will receive the drug by mouth and by vein, with samples taken to track the drug and its breakdown products. The goal …

This Mayo Clinic study is collecting blood samples from 30 cancer patients to create personalized stem cell models. The goal is to understand why some people have severe side effects from cancer therapy while others do not. This is a non-interventional study, meaning no new treat…

This early-phase study is testing the cancer drug pelabresib in 24 people with advanced cancers who also have liver problems. The goal is to see how the liver affects the drug levels in the body. Participants will take the drug daily for 14 days, then have a week off. This resear…

This study is collecting data from 2,000 adults with solid tumors who undergo theranostic PET scans as part of their routine care. The goal is to see how well these scans detect tumors and match with lab results, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions. Participa…

This study is testing a new PET-CT scanner that takes high-resolution images of tissue removed during cancer surgery. Researchers want to see if these images match lab results and help surgeons make better decisions. The study will include 850 people with prostate, breast, head a…

This study looks at how a cancer drug called pelabresib changes the way the body processes three other medicines: repaglinide (for diabetes), midazolam (a sedative), and a birth control pill. It involves 24 adults with advanced cancers who have no standard treatment options. The …

This study follows 334 cancer patients to see if switching between different-looking generic chemo pills affects their adherence and health outcomes. Researchers will track pill counts and patient surveys over six months. The goal is to understand if changes in pill color, shape,…

This study enrolls 1,000 adults with advanced solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment. Researchers will use genetic tests to match patients to specific drugs, like Alectinib or Atezolizumab, based on their tumor's gene changes. The goal is to see if this person…

This study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…

This study tests a program called SUPPORT that helps Black and Latino cancer patients learn about and join clinical trials. The program includes a website and a navigator who guides patients. Researchers will see if this increases the number of patients referred to and enrolled i…

This study follows people with a rare and advanced cancer of the nasal cavity and sinuses called T4 sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma. All participants receive the standard treatment: surgery followed by radiation therapy. The goal is to measure how long people live without the …

This study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …

This study talks to people living with HIV from diverse backgrounds to learn what helps or hinders them from getting oral health care and cancer prevention. Researchers will hold focus groups and use questionnaires to understand barriers and gather ideas for improvement. The goal…

This study from Mayo Clinic is looking at how T cells (a type of immune cell) change during anti-PD-1 immunotherapy in people with advanced melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples from 500 participants to measure specific ma…

This study looks at liver inflammation (hepatitis) that can occur in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy. Researchers aim to describe the different patterns of liver injury and how they respond to treatment. By collecting real-world …

This study will follow 1 million Chinese adults with cancer to measure how common and severe cancer-related fatigue is. Researchers will look at what factors influence fatigue and how it affects treatment and survival. The goal is to better understand this common but often overlo…

This study tracks 770 adults with advanced solid cancers (like lung, head and neck, melanoma, or bladder cancer) who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers collect tumor and blood samples over time to find biological markers that predict how well the treatment works or causes s…

This study aims to safely collect health information like heart rate and activity levels from cancer patients using devices like smartphones and wearables. Researchers will use this data to learn more about how it relates to cancer diagnosis, treatment response, and risk factors.…

This study is collecting blood and urine samples from 150 cancer patients who have had blood clots. The goal is to learn more about why clots happen in cancer and how to prevent them. Participants will be followed over time to track clot recurrence and bleeding risks.

This study tests a device called SpiderMass that analyzes tissue molecules in real time during tongue cancer surgery. The goal is to help surgeons instantly tell cancerous from healthy tissue, so they can remove all the tumor in one operation. Currently, about 15-30% of patients …

This study is collecting information on side effects from proton therapy in 5,000 adults with many types of cancer. Researchers will track both short-term and long-term side effects and link them to the details of each patient's treatment plan. The goal is to better predict who m…

This study looks at 100 people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer stopped responding to immunotherapy. Researchers will take a fresh tumor sample and blood tests to compare genetic and immune differences between those who never responded and those who initially improved but …

This study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…

This study is testing a program to help Native American cancer patients get better coordinated care. It brings together a cancer center and tribal health systems to improve communication and support. About 187 adults newly diagnosed with cancer will take part. The goal is to see …

This study enrolls 500 adults with advanced head and neck cancer who are starting standard immunotherapy. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples over time to look for genetic and immune markers that may predict how well treatment works or why it stops working. The goal …

This study screens adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, or colorectal cancer) to see if they qualify for experimental treatments being tested by the NCI Surgery Branch. These treatments involve taking a patient's own immune cells, growing them in a lab, and giving th…

This study aims to create a large collection of tissue samples from people with head and neck disorders, such as hearing loss, mouth diseases, and throat cancers. Researchers will use leftover surgical tissue and additional samples like blood, saliva, and cheek swabs to study the…

This study is looking at special markers in the blood (called biomarkers) to learn more about how to detect, diagnose, and track solid cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults with solid cancer and analyze them alongside standard tests. The goal is to see…

This study tests a new program called Financial Compass that helps head and neck cancer patients deal with money problems caused by their illness. About 50 patients who are struggling financially will either get the program or usual care. The goal is to see if the program is prac…

This study collects tumor tissue, blood, and cheek swabs from 50 adults with cancer to create personalized 3D models in the lab. Researchers will analyze the genetics and drug responses of these models to find new treatment targets. The goal is to improve understanding of aggress…

This study is checking how well lower lip reconstruction works after skin cancer removal. About 20 patients who had the surgery will fill out questionnaires about how their lip looks and works, and how it affects their daily life. Doctors will also review the results to help impr…

This study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…

Some head and neck cancer patients experience a tumor return in an area already treated with radiation. Surgery may not be an option, and standard radiation risks harming healthy tissue. This study tests proton therapy, which delivers radiation more precisely to the tumor while s…

This study collects blood or apheresis samples from 24 people with solid tumors and healthy volunteers. Researchers will analyze immune cells to see how they respond to a neoantigen vaccine, which is designed to help the immune system recognize cancer. The goal is to learn how to…

This study will follow 6,000 children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer in low- and middle-income countries. Researchers will collect data from medical records and questionnaires to understand why treatment failure and severe side effects are more common in these setting…

This early-stage study tests whether people with advanced solid tumors can safely follow a diet low in methionine, an amino acid found in many proteins. Researchers will measure how well participants stick to the diet, check for side effects, and track changes in blood methionine…

This study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 60 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer who are receiving standard anti-PD1 immunotherapy. The goal is to find biological markers that can predict whether the immunotherapy will work. Researchers will analy…

This early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called [89Zr]DFO-starPEG to see if it can make tumors show up better on PET scans. The goal is to learn how the tracer behaves in the body and whether it can help doctors see the "leakiness" of tumor blood vessels, which may g…

This study aims to learn how genes and the environment contribute to rare tumors and cancer risk in individuals and families. Researchers will collect medical histories, genetic samples, and health data from up to 500 participants of all ages. No treatment is given; the goal is t…

This study collects blood, urine, bone marrow, and tumor samples from people with hairy cell leukemia and other blood cancers, as well as from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the diseases and develop new treatments called immunotoxins, which use an…

This study follows 600 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-18 to understand why symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression often occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and stool samples to see if gut bacteria and their byproducts play a role. The goal is to find bette…

This study tests a new communication tool called 'Let's Get REAL' that helps children and teens (ages 8-17) and their families talk together about stem cell transplant or cellular therapy decisions. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for families. About 60 …

This study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 40 people with HPV-related oropharynx cancer to find biological markers that could predict how the disease will progress. Researchers will measure HPV DNA levels in the blood and analyze immune cells to better understand the b…

This study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …

This study is looking at how radiation therapy for head and neck cancer might affect thinking skills like memory and attention. Researchers will ask 60 newly diagnosed patients to complete thinking tests and questionnaires three times over one year. The goal is to learn more abou…

This study compares two ways to rebuild the jaw after oral cancer surgery: standard free-hand surgery versus using 3D-printed guides made from virtual planning. About 420 adults needing jaw reconstruction will be randomly assigned to one method. The main goal is to see which appr…

This observational study is testing whether a new tool called RAIRI can better identify which patients with nasopharyngeal cancer might benefit from additional therapy after standard chemoradiation. About 900 adults with non-metastatic disease will be followed to see if the RAIRI…

This observational study collects tumor tissue and blood cells from 200 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to understand how often tumors lose a specific marker (HLA) and to store participants' own T cells for potential fu…

This study uses a special microscope called intravital microscopy to look at blood vessels inside solid tumors while patients are in surgery. Researchers want to see how these vessels work and how well they let blood and dye flow through. The goal is to learn whether tumor vessel…

This study looks at whether eating more fiber can help head and neck cancer patients avoid muscle loss (sarcopenia). Researchers will track 59 adults from diagnosis for six months, measuring their fiber intake, muscle mass, and inflammation. The goal is to understand the link bet…

This study looks at whether a simple blood test can find leftover cancer cells in people treated for advanced head and neck cancer. About 59 participants will give blood samples one and three months after finishing chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will compare the blood test result…

This study collects tissue and fluid samples from up to 5,000 cancer patients to help researchers learn more about cancer and develop new tests and treatments. Samples are taken from routine procedures or from extra biopsies done just for research. The goal is to build a resource…

This study compares brain development in children who had multiple anesthesia exposures during retinoblastoma treatment to children who never had anesthesia. Researchers will use intelligence and memory tests to see if there are differences. The goal is to understand if anesthesi…

This study looks at 200 adults with moderate to severe cancer pain who are taking opioid painkillers like hydrocodone or oxycodone. Researchers will use smartwatches and questionnaires to track pain, sleep quality, and mood over three months. The goal is to understand how pain, i…

This study is collecting medical data and tumor or blood samples from 500 adults with malignant tumors treated at a Chinese hospital between 2017 and 2025. Researchers will analyze genes, immune cells, and other molecular features to understand what affects survival and treatment…

This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the emotional, financial, physical, and social well-being of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors. Researchers will survey 600 participants to measure COVID-related distress and changes in health beh…

This study enrolls adults with cancer or benign tumors who are already participating in other trials at the National Cancer Institute. Researchers will collect and link medical records and research samples from all of a patient's past, current, and future studies. The goal is to …

This study aims to build a large biobank of blood samples from 40,000 cancer patients to help identify biomarkers that can predict survival and response to treatment. Participants provide an extra 36ml of blood during routine blood draws. The samples will be used in future resear…