HEAD AND NECK CANCER

This study tests a new drug called SX-682 (a tablet) combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in people whose head/neck, salivary gland, or prostate cancer has spread or returned after treatment. The goal is to find the right dose and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About …

This large Phase 3 trial is testing a new drug called APG-157, given as a pastille that dissolves in the mouth, for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The study will see if adding APG-157 before and after standard treatments (surgery or chemoradiation) helps keep the canc…

This study tests a new treatment plan for people with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer (a type of throat cancer linked to HPV). The plan combines an immune-boosting drug (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept), a vaccine targeting HPV, chemotherapy, and a lower dose of radiation. The goa…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug (non-cationic peptide-CD47 siRNA) in about 9 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The drug works by blocking a 'don't eat me' signal on cancer cells, helping the immune system recognize and attack t…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called CRPA1A2, which helps the body's immune cells attack cancer cells. It is for people with certain advanced solid tumors (like lung, esophagus, head and neck, or liver cancer) that have not responded to other treatments. The study will …

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs, XL-092 and pembrolizumab (Keytruda), given before surgery to people with a type of oral cancer that is HPV-negative and can be removed. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink or eliminate the tumor before the operation. Abo…

This study tests whether a special scan (SPECT-CT) can show which side of the neck needs radiation in people with oropharyngeal cancer. Currently, both sides are treated to prevent hidden cancer spread, but this causes more side effects. The trial will enroll 128 patients to see …

This study tests whether adding fianlimab to the immunotherapy cemiplimab works better than cemiplimab alone at preventing cancer return in people with HPV-positive head and neck cancer who have signs of leftover cancer after initial treatment. About 68 adults will receive either…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and docetaxel) is safe and tolerable as an initial treatment for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The study enrolls 26 adults whose tumors have a certain prote…

This study tests whether extra dental care every three months for three years can prevent or reduce late side effects like dry mouth, cavities, and jaw stiffness in head and neck cancer survivors. 300 adults who completed radiation or chemoradiation will either get this extra sup…

This study will test whether a special CT scan (dual-energy CT) can be as good as MRI for mapping tumors and healthy organs before radiation therapy. Researchers will enroll 80 people with brain, bone, head/neck, or lung cancer. If DECT works well, it could save time and money co…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, can prevent or lessen chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) in people with breast, colorectal, or head and neck cancer. About 83 participants will receive either psilocybin, a low-dose placeb…

This study tests whether light therapy (photobiomodulation) can prevent mouth sores in children receiving chemotherapy. Fifty children aged 0-30 will receive daily light treatments during hospital stays and at home. Researchers will check if the therapy is easy to use and accepta…

This study tests an oral spray made from stem cell exosomes to prevent severe mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation. 200 participants will use the spray three times daily, starting a week before radiation and continuing for two weeks after. The goal is…

This early study tests a new type of radiation therapy called ConformalFLASH, which delivers radiation at an ultra-high speed. It is for 10 adults with head and neck cancer who need a second round of radiation but cannot have surgery. The goal is to see if this fast treatment is …

This phase 2 trial tests a dye called bevonescein that makes nerves glow during thyroid surgery, helping surgeons see and avoid them. Forty adults having thyroid removal will receive the dye before surgery. The main goal is to see if it improves voice outcomes by reducing nerve i…

This study tests a coordinated rehab program for 74 veterans with head and neck cancer. The program combines standard swallowing therapy with proactive hearing and balance checks and a nurse assessment to find other rehab needs. The goal is to reduce stress and improve well-being…

This study tests if a ketamine oral rinse can relieve pain from mouth sores (mucositis) caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 62 adults receiving radiation will use the rinse and report their pain levels. The goal is to see if this simple rinse impro…

This study tests whether a common antibiotic ointment applied inside the nose can reduce severe mouth and throat pain caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 126 participants will receive either the antibiotic or a placebo, and neither they nor their d…

This study develops and tests a support program for cancer survivors who worry about their cancer returning. 150 adults who finished treatment for breast, head and neck, colon-rectal, or prostate cancer will join. Depending on their level of fear, they will receive education, psy…

This study is for people with HPV-related oropharyngeal (throat) cancer, which often responds well to treatment. The goal is to see if lowering the radiation dose to certain areas can reduce side effects like dry mouth without hurting the chance of curing the cancer. About 132 pa…

This study compares two skin-protective strategies—a fragrance-free emollient plus foam dressing versus a silicone-based barrier film—in 104 head and neck cancer patients receiving TomoTherapy. The goal is to see which approach better prevents or reduces painful radiation dermati…

This study looks at whether getting immunotherapy infusions in the morning versus the afternoon changes outcomes for people with advanced lung cancer or head and neck cancer. About 238 participants will be randomly assigned to morning or afternoon infusions. Researchers will trac…

This study tests whether a new real-time imaging method can make radiation therapy more accurate for cancer patients. About 40 adults with various cancers will receive their normal radiation treatment while the new imaging tracks the tumor in real time. The goal is to see if the …

This study looks at whether a supervised, home-based exercise program before surgery is possible and helpful for people with head and neck cancer. About 66 patients will take part, doing physical activities at home with weekly phone check-ins. The goal is to see if this approach …

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 110 adults with advanced lung, head and neck, or mesothelioma cancer. The samples are stored in a biobank to help scientists study cancer genes and find better ways to predict treatment outcomes. Participants do not receive any ex…

This study will use artificial intelligence to create a risk prediction model for head and neck cancers, including cancers of the throat and voice box. Researchers will collect data from 3000 participants, including their medical history, lifestyle habits, and laryngoscopy images…

This trial tests a new communication workflow called CORRECT that helps radiologists and radiation oncologists work together more effectively when planning radiation therapy for lung and head-and-neck cancers. About 194 patients will be involved, and doctors will use a shared sys…

This study follows 50 adults who have had head and neck cancer and now use custom dental prostheses. Researchers will measure how well they chew food and how their quality of life changes over time. The goal is to understand the real-world benefits of these prostheses for cancer …

This study will follow 600 people with early-stage solid cancers (like lung, head and neck, melanoma, or bladder cancer) who are receiving immunotherapy before surgery. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples at several time points to see how the immune system responds. …