Nasopharyngeal disorder

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 …

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 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 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 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-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 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 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 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 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 study tests a drug called afatinib in 25 adults with Fanconi anemia who have advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Afatinib is a pill that blocks a protein helping cancer grow. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and control the disease. Res…

This study tests a new antibody called HMBD-001 combined with two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and docetaxel) in people with advanced squamous cell cancers of the lung, head and neck, esophagus, cervix, or skin. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tum…

This Phase 2 trial is testing whether adding low-dose radiotherapy to a standard chemotherapy regimen (gemcitabine and cisplatin) plus the immunotherapy drug toripalimab can help control recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 55 adults aged 18-65 with confirmed n…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding toripalimab (an immunotherapy) to capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) as maintenance therapy works better than capecitabine alone for people with high-risk nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study enrolls 264 adults aged 18-70 who have completed …

This study tests a new drug called Becotatug Vedotin in children aged 2 to 18 with certain solid tumors that have come back or spread. The drug targets a protein called EGFR found on many cancer cells. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to find the best dose, while a…

This study tests a new drug called AVZO-1418 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. About 480 adults will take part, receiving the drug alone or with other treatments.

This study tests a combination of three drugs—an EGFR antibody, a PD-1 inhibitor, and chemotherapy—in people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has returned or spread. The goal is to see if this mix can slow or stop the cancer from growing. About 148 adults aged 18-75 who have not had p…

This study tests a combination of three drugs (sintilimab, anlotinib, and chemotherapy) in 33 adults with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer that has not responded to prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this combo can shrink tumors or control the disease. Partic…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a structured nutrition plan (including supplements, feeding tubes, or IV nutrition) helps malnourished patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma maintain weight and improve their prognosis. About 266 participants will receive either standard…

This phase II trial is testing whether combining two types of radiation (SBRT and low-dose radiation) with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) and chemotherapy can help control recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study will enroll 148 participants who have not r…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) and low-dose radiation to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 380 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the new combination …

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called toripalimab to standard chemoradiotherapy helps people with recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma live longer. About 212 participants whose cancer has returned after prior treatment and who cannot have surgery will…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) to standard chemoradiotherapy helps people with recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma live longer. About 212 participants whose cancer has returned after prior treatment and cannot be surgically removed wi…

This study compares two surgical techniques for treating nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back after radiation. 500 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either low-temperature plasma ablation or high-frequency electrocautery. The goal is to see which method leads …

This study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 combined with an immunotherapy (PD-1 antibody) in people with advanced lung cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, or other solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 57…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding a precise form of radiation (SBRT) to the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab helps control cancer better than camrelizumab alone in people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has spread to a few spots (oligometastatic). About 188 adults whose prim…

This study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (penpulimab) to standard chemotherapy and radiation, followed by maintenance immunotherapy, works better than the usual maintenance drug capecitabine for people with high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer. About 142 participants with…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a year-long combination of tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) and low-dose capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) can prevent cancer relapse in 53 patients with high-risk nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Participants have already received standard chemothe…

This study tests a drug called becotatug vedotin in people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer whose tumors didn't shrink enough after standard chemo-immunotherapy. About 59 adults will receive the drug during and after radiation therapy. The goal is to see if this approach can p…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether giving a lower dose of radiation to low-risk areas around the main tumor works as well as the standard higher dose for nasopharyngeal cancer. The study plans to enroll 700 people aged 18-70 with newly diagnosed, non-spreading cancer. The goal…

This study is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and gemcitabine) can help people with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't been treated before. About 100 participants will receive the combination int…

This early-phase study tests whether specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T and TCR-T) can safely fight Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma that has returned or not responded to treatment. About 24 adults will receive one of two types of cell therapy, wit…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding low-dose radiation to standard chemoimmunotherapy can better control liver tumors in people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma that has spread to the liver. The study will enroll 26 adults aged 18 to 70. Participants will receive low-dose radiat…

This phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug Toripalimab to different platinum-based chemotherapy regimens, followed by standard chemoradiotherapy, can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 243 participants will be …

This phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug (Becotatug vedotin) plus immunotherapy (sintilimab) and standard chemoradiation works better than current standard treatment for high-risk nasopharyngeal cancer. About 266 adults with advanced but non-spread cancer will be randomly assi…

This study is testing whether a dietary supplement called IDP (Immune Defense Protein) can reduce the length and severity of cold and flu symptoms in people aged 60 and older. About 300 participants will take either a low or high dose of IDP or a placebo daily during cold and flu…

This study is testing a precise type of radiation called proton therapy for people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back. The goal is to see if it can control the cancer while causing fewer severe side effects than standard treatments. About 52 adults with recurrent, non-spre…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor cells, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, for people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see i…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether a lower dose of radiation, combined with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug called Camrelizumab, can control stage III nasopharyngeal cancer as well as the standard higher dose. About 593 patients whose tumors respond well to initial trea…

This phase II trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (envafolimab) and a blood-vessel blocker (endostatin) to standard chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for 30 people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The main goal is to see how many patients hav…

This phase II trial tests whether adding lovastatin, a common cholesterol-lowering drug, to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab can help shrink tumors in people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The study will enroll 28 adults whose tumors express PD-L1. Research…

This study is for people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back after initial treatment and cannot be removed by surgery. Participants first receive a combination of chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor). Those whose tumors shrink or disappear are then random…

This study looks at whether using only targeted radiation (IMRT) can effectively control stage IB nasopharyngeal cancer in patients without high-risk features. About 169 adults aged 18-70 with newly diagnosed, early-stage disease will be followed to see how many remain cancer-fre…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced lung cancer or other solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it helps shrink tumors. About 470 adults will tak…

This phase 2 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma who still have signs of cancer after standard chemoradiotherapy. About 57 adults aged 19 and older will receive nivolumab infusions eve…

This study tests a combination of two immune-boosting drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus a targeted antibody (nimotuzumab) in people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer that got worse after standard first treatment. About 41 adults aged 18-70 will receive the therapy to se…

This Phase 1 trial tests TQB6411, an antibody-drug conjugate designed to bind to EGFR and c-Met proteins on tumor cells, blocking their growth signals and releasing a toxin to kill the cells. The study will enroll 216 adults with advanced malignant tumors to find the safest dose …

This Phase 3 trial tests whether combining two drugs, MRG003 and pucotenlimab, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread. About 446 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the new combo or one of thr…

This study compares two radiation methods—proton therapy and standard photon therapy—for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. All 300 participants will receive chemotherapy and immunotherapy alongside radiation. The goal is to see which approach causes fewer severe side ef…

This study is for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of throat cancer) whose tumors shrank significantly after initial chemotherapy and immunotherapy. It compares a lower dose of radiation therapy to the standard dose, both given with additional chemo and immunoth…

This study compares a lower dose of radiation (40.2Gy) to the standard dose (49.2Gy) for people with stage II nasopharyngeal cancer that responds well to chemotherapy. All participants also receive immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the lower dose can control the cancer just as…

This study tests whether giving radiation only to the parts of the neck where cancer has spread works as well as treating the entire neck in people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 462 adults with stage I–III disease will be randomly assigned to receive either standard or ind…

This phase 3 trial tests whether giving less radiation to low-risk areas (reduced-target) is as effective as standard full-target radiation for patients with metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma who have already responded to chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The study involves 166 a…

This study tests an experimental drug called VMD-928, taken as a pill, either alone or with another cancer drug (pembrolizumab). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that have not responded to or are no longer controlled by available treatments. The goal is to …

This phase II trial tests a new approach for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (a type of throat cancer) that has come back after initial treatment and cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment combines a special radiation schedule (low and high doses) with an immunotherapy dr…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether proton radiation therapy plus carbon ion therapy works as well as standard photon radiation plus carbon ion for newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 470 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation types. The …

This study tests a new drug (YL201) combined with an immunotherapy (toripalimab), with or without chemotherapy (cisplatin), in people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back or spread. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps control the cancer. About 202 adults …

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to standard treatment can improve outcomes for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 802 participants will be split into low-risk and high-risk groups to see if personalized treatment can reduce side effects and pr…

This phase 2 trial tests HLX43, a drug that targets a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells and delivers a toxin to kill them. It is for people with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma who have failed or cannot tolerate second-line therapy. About 70 participants will …

This phase 3 trial is testing whether giving radiation only when needed (salvage therapy) works as well as giving it right away after immunotherapy and chemotherapy in people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if delaying radiation can reduce side effe…

This phase II trial tests two drugs, SI-B003 and BL-B01D1, alone or together in 121 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and to find the safest, most effective dose. Participants must hav…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) works better for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard che…

This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—nimotuzumab, toripalimab, and chemotherapy (gemcitabine/cisplatin)—as a first treatment for people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back or spread. The study will enroll 30 adults to see how well the combo shrinks tum…

This phase 2 trial tests four different drug combinations in 208 people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments, including immunotherapy. The goal is to see which combination best shrinks tumors and delays cancer growth. Participants…

This study tests whether giving radiation only to specific neck areas based on where cancer has spread can reduce side effects and improve quality of life for people with nasopharyngeal cancer. About 470 newly diagnosed patients will receive either standard or personalized neck r…

This study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses special radioactive tracers to find and map solid tumors in the body. The tracers target a protein called Trop2, which is often found on cancer cells. Researchers will enroll 400 people with various cancers (including bladder…

This study tests a special PET/CT scan that uses radioactive tracers to find cancers that have a protein called CD70 on their surface. The cancers being studied include kidney cancer, lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer. About 300 adults will receive an injection of the tracer an…

This study is developing an artificial intelligence system that can recognize different parts of the throat and nasal passages and detect abnormal growths or lesions. Researchers will train the AI using thousands of endoscopy images and then test its accuracy against doctors with…

This early-stage study is testing a new imaging agent called 68Ga-FL-031 to see if it can better detect and stage certain cancers, including small cell lung, breast, and nasopharyngeal tumors. Ten adults with suspected or confirmed cancer will receive both the new PET scan and a …

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 whether a chlorhexidine spray can prevent severe skin reactions caused by radiation therapy in people with nasopharyngeal cancer. About 148 participants will use the spray or a placebo during their treatment. The goal is to see if the spray reduces the chance of …

This study tests a new cream made from amino acids to prevent skin damage caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 40 participants will use the cream during their radiation treatment. The goal is to see if it reduces skin redness, pain, and treatment…

This study tests whether a gel containing diclofenac, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can prevent severe skin irritation caused by radiation therapy. About 156 adults with head/neck or breast cancer will apply the gel or a placebo to the treated skin three times daily during the…

This study tests a liquid made from cockroach extract (Meilian Fuxin) to prevent severe skin damage in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. About 60 participants will apply the solution to their skin during treatment. The goal is to see if it reduces the ris…

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 oral drug called vapendavir in 180 adults with COPD who catch a rhinovirus (common cold). The goal is to see if it can reduce the severity and length of breathing symptoms compared to a placebo. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two doses or a place…

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 new pill containing three ingredients (dipyrone, caffeine, and chlorpheniramine) to see if it works as well as a standard cold medicine for relieving stuffy nose and other cold and flu symptoms. About 620 adults with early cold or flu symptoms will take either …

This study is testing four medical devices (PIR, NS, NHE, NHG) in 150 adults with acute viral rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, or rhinopharyngitis (common cold). The goal is to see if they are safe and help reduce symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and sore throat. Participants use the…

This study tests whether taking fish oil for 12 weeks can help the body adapt to cold by activating brown fat, which burns energy to produce heat. Thirty healthy adults aged 18-40 will take either fish oil or a placebo and then undergo a cold chamber challenge. Researchers will m…

This study is testing a hypertonic seawater aerosol spray (a saltwater mist) to see if it helps relieve nasal symptoms, improve sleep, and thin mucus in people with colds, sinus infections, or similar upper respiratory infections. About 110 adults and children aged 2 and older wi…

This phase 3 trial tests whether Houyanqing Oral Liquid, a Chinese herbal mix, can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in 386 nasopharyngeal cancer patients. Participants take the liquid four times daily during radiation, alongside standard care. The …

This study tests two throat sprays (CDN and CW) for adults with a cough from a viral cold. About 58 people will use one of the sprays for 7 days and report how well it works and any side effects. The goal is to see if these sprays are safe and help ease cough symptoms.

This study tests if a drug called Sapylin, given through an inhaler, can prevent or reduce painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy and radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 180 adults with advanced cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either Sapylin or the standard…

This study is testing a seawater spray mixed with essential oils to see how well it relieves nasal congestion from colds, sinus infections, or allergies. About 114 people aged 12 and older will use the spray for 7 days. The main goal is to see if nasal blockage improves after 3 d…

This study is testing a new seawater spray with essential oils to see if it safely relieves nasal congestion from colds, sinus infections, or allergies. About 101 people aged 12 and older will use the spray for 8 days. The main goal is to check if nasal stuffiness improves by at …

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 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 pilot study from Colorado State University will test 20 healthy adults (ages 18-40) to see if cold temperatures change how the body burns fat during exercise, and whether that change differs between females and males. Participants will exercise in both a normal room and a ve…

This study looks at 50 people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back or spread. Researchers will use advanced lab tests (multi-omics) to see if they can predict how well a combination of chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy works. The goal is to find better ways to p…

This study aims to see if analyzing the chemicals in a child's breath can help diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma, neurological disorders, and type 1 diabetes. Researchers will collect breath samples from up to 3,600 children and teens to find patterns linked to these cond…

This international study aims to improve how doctors stage nasopharyngeal cancer by collecting data from 5,000 patients across multiple countries. Researchers will use this information to refine the TNM staging system and combine it with other factors like biomarkers. The goal is…

This study collects medical information and samples from people with hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, or language disorders. Researchers aim to use this data for future studies and to find candidates for other research. Participants receive standard care, and no exp…

This study tests whether offering hearing tests close to home or remotely increases how many head and neck cancer patients get their hearing checked during treatment. Many patients on cisplatin chemotherapy or radiation near the ear can lose hearing, but not all complete recommen…

This study follows 300 people treated for sinonasal, nasopharyngeal, or skull base tumors to track their symptoms and functional changes over time. Participants will complete symptom questionnaires and undergo standard tests like hearing, eye, and speech exams. The goal is to lea…

This study looks at why people with head and neck cancer follow (or don't follow) swallowing exercises after radiation. Researchers will use blood tests and questionnaires to see if immune system proteins or feelings about the disease affect exercise habits. The goal is to find w…

This large observational registry aims to collect data from over 13,000 adults across Europe with rare head and neck cancers, including cancers of the nasopharynx, nasal cavity, salivary glands, and middle ear. Researchers will track patient outcomes like survival, treatment resp…

This study is testing a new tool designed to predict side effects from cancer treatment in elderly patients (70+) with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if the tool can help doctors choose safer treatments. Only 3 participants are being enrolled, making this a ver…

This study tests whether a two-part approach—improving communication about viral infections and having pharmacists double-check prescription lengths—can reduce how many days antibiotics are prescribed for respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. About 4…

This study is testing whether wearing a fitness tracker (like a Fitbit) can give doctors a better picture of how active cancer patients are, and whether that activity level relates to how well they are doing overall. About 590 people with various cancers will wear activity monito…

This study enrolls 500 adults with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (stage I-III) who are receiving chemoradiotherapy with either proton or photon radiation. Researchers will collect imaging scans and blood samples to find markers that predict how well the cancer responds, side effects, …

This study tests whether a special PET scan can show how much of a certain protein (SSTR2) is present in nasopharyngeal cancer tumors. Ten adults with EBV-related nasopharyngeal cancer will get the scan before and after starting chemotherapy or chemoradiation. The goal is to see …

This research study collects sputum and tissue samples from 700 people with precancerous changes or certain cancers (lung, head and neck, esophageal). The goal is to find biomarkers—biological signs—that could help understand or detect these cancers earlier. Participants include …