Skin squamous cell carcinoma
MONDO:0002529A carcinoma arising from the squamous cells of the epidermis. Skin squamous cell carcinoma is most commonly found on sun-exposed areas. The majority of the tumors are well-differentiated.
Also known as: cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, epidermoid carcinoma of skin, epidermoid carcinoma of the skin, epidermoid skin carcinoma, skin squamous cell cancer, skin squamous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma - skin, squamous cell carcinoma of skin
2920 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 151 tagged with Skin squamous cell carcinoma itself.
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Skin squamous cell carcinoma in situ 4 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Bowen disease of the skin 2 trials
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Anal margin squamous cell carcinoma 4 trials
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Plantar verrucous skin carcinoma 0 trials
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Skin adenosquamous carcinoma 0 trials
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Skin basaloid carcinoma 0 trials
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New cancer drug BBI-355 trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new oral drug called BBI-355, alone or with other targeted therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that had extra DNA (oncogene amplifications). The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boundless Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy shows promise in advanced cancers, but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether injecting vidutolimod directly into tumors plus giving cemiplimab through a vein could shrink cancers that have spread. The trial included 77 people with several types of advanced cancer. Unfortunately, the study was stopped early, so we have less inform…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Cancer drug trial halted after just one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab could shrink head and neck skin cancers that had spread to lymph nodes before surgery. Only 1 person enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminate all cancer ce…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial halted midway
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-4157) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with advanced but removable skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma). The goal was to see if the combination could prevent the cancer from coming back be…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an investigational drug called TransCon TLR7/8 agonist, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured by surgery or radiation. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo shows early promise but study halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called nanrilkefusp alfa, which helps activate immune cells, both alone and combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. It included 115 people with various advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The st…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Experimental combo for skin cancer stalls as trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new drug (SAR444245) combined with an existing immunotherapy (cemiplimab) in 46 adults with advanced melanoma or squamous cell skin cancer that could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the combination shrank tumors. However, the stud…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental virus-antibody combo tested for tough skin cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs—a virus-based therapy (talimogene laherparepvec) and an antibody (panitumumab)—in 5 people with advanced skin squamous cell carcinoma that had spread or come back. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shran…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called SOT101 (nanrilkefusp alfa) combined with pembrolizumab in 166 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, and ovarian cancer. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Experimental combo for skin cancer shows early promise but study halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding an immune-boosting drug (NT-I7) to a standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab) could help people with advanced skin cancers like melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The trial included 31 adults whose cancer had not responded …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested an experimental drug called INCB099318 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. The study was terminated early, so results are…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Cancer drug study halted early: what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called LB101 in 25 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and see if the drug shrank tumors. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centessa Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Experimental tumor injection trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called SAR441000, injected directly into tumors, either alone or with another drug (cemiplimab) given through a vein. The study aimed to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors in people with advanced soli…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:44 UTC
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Skin cancer surveillance study ends early after just one patient
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if regular ultrasound scans of lymph nodes could detect the spread of high-risk skin cancer on the head or neck earlier than usual. It planned to enroll patients with aggressive tumors or weakened immune systems. However, the study was terminated after onl…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC