Pharynx cancer
MONDO:0005517A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the pharynx.
Also known as: pharynx neoplasm, cancer of chordate pharynx, cancer of pharynx, chordate pharynx cancer, malignant chordate pharynx neoplasm, malignant neoplasm of chordate pharynx, malignant neoplasm of pharynx, malignant pharyngeal neoplasm
3425 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 10 tagged with Pharynx cancer itself.
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Sub-types of Pharynx cancer
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Oropharynx cancer 150 trials · 280 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Oropharyngeal carcinoma 100 trials · 243 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Waldeyer's ring cancer 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Soft palate cancer 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vallecula cancer 0 trials
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Malignant tumor of nasopharynx 9 trials · 214 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma 211 trials · 212 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma 5 trials · 203 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma 192 trials · 195 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypopharynx squamous cell carcinoma 65 trials
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Hypopharynx cancer 50 trials · 100 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Hypopharyngeal carcinoma 36 trials · 86 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Postcricoid region cancer 1 trial
- Pyriform sinus cancer 1 trial
- Aryepiglottic fold cancer 0 trials
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Pharyngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Could less be more? trial tests reduced radiation and chemo after surgery for HPV-Linked throat cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial studies people with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer whose tumors can be surgically removed. After surgery, patients are grouped by risk: low-risk patients get no further treatment, intermediate-risk get a lower dose of radiation, and high-risk get lower-dose radiation p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Heath Skinner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tissue collection to unlock secrets of head and neck diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate whether tiny microbes fuel head and neck tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether changes in the bacteria living in your mouth and gut (the microbiome) are linked to head and neck cancer. Researchers will collect stool and saliva samples from 60 people—half with cancer and half without—to compare their microbial makeup. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC