SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

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 tests a new type of radiation therapy called DaRT for people with a common skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) who have weakened immune systems. The treatment involves placing tiny radioactive seeds directly into the tumor to kill cancer cells from the inside. Resear…

This study takes white blood cells from a patient's lung tumor, grows them in large numbers in the lab, and gives them back to the patient to fight the cancer. The goal is to see if these specially selected cells can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-small cell lung cance…

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 early-stage trial is testing whether injecting the local anesthetic lidocaine into HPV-related throat tumors before robotic surgery is safe and might help destroy more cancer cells. About 30 adults with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer will receive the injection during a ro…

This study tests giving chemotherapy and immunotherapy before standard surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors enough so that surgeons can perform less extensive, function-preserving operations, reducing damage to swallowing, speech, and vision. The trial e…

This phase 2 trial tests whether a gene therapy gel called BVEC can reduce the return of squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) in people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare genetic condition that causes fragile, blistering skin. The gel is app…

This study tests which chemotherapy combination works better when given with radiation for advanced head and neck cancer. About 120 adults with stage III or IV disease will receive either cisplatin or a mix of docetaxel and cetuximab. Researchers will also check if a tumor marker…

This study tests a treatment called electrochemotherapy for people with tumors in organs like the liver or pancreas that cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment uses short electrical pulses to help chemotherapy drugs enter cancer cells more effectively. The goal is to shrink …

This early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called VET3-TGI, a virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is being given alone or with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether using MRI scans to adjust radiation therapy can better protect healthy organs in people with head and neck cancer. The study will enroll 35 patients who will receive standard intensity-modulated radiotherapy, but with a personalized boost gui…

This study tests whether the drug afatinib can shrink tumors in people with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) that cannot be treated with surgery or radiation. About 25 adults with adequate organ function will receive afatinib, and researchers wil…

This study tests whether a gel containing a human growth factor (rhPDGF-BB) can help wounds heal faster after skin cancer removal on the head or neck. About 40 adults whose surgical wounds are too large to stitch closed will receive either the gel or a placebo. The goal is to see…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy can shrink advanced squamous cell cancers of the nasal cavity and sinuses better than chemotherapy alone. About 35 adults with newly diagnosed, untreated stage II to IVb disease …

This study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…

This study tests whether using a fluorescent dye and a special camera during throat surgery can help surgeons see and remove tissue with poor blood flow. Poor blood flow can lead to a leak called a pharyngocutaneous fistula, a serious complication. The trial will enroll 225 adult…

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment called T3011, a modified virus injected directly into tumors, for people with advanced solid cancers like melanoma, lung cancer, or sarcoma. The study will also test T3011 combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda). …

This program provides early access to an experimental drug called AVM0703 for people with various solid tumors and blood cancers, including hard-to-treat types like glioblastoma and metastatic breast cancer. It is available to patients in the US whose doctor requests it. So far, …

This study tests whether a special laser followed by tirbanibulin ointment can effectively treat common skin cancers like basal and squamous cell carcinoma. About 100 adults with biopsy-confirmed skin cancers will receive the laser treatment and, if needed, apply the ointment for…

This pilot study is testing whether a handheld laser probe, called Raman spectroscopy, can measure the size of skin cancer tumors. Twenty people with basal or squamous cell carcinoma who are already scheduled for brachytherapy will have their tumors scanned with the probe. The go…

This study is testing a new platform that uses advanced testing to get a complete picture of a person's tumor. The goal is to see if this detailed information can help doctors choose better treatments for patients with high-risk cancers like leukemia, multiple myeloma, and pancre…

This study compares giving cancer treatment at home versus in a clinic for 27 adults with various cancers in the Florida Panhandle. The goal is to see if home treatment is preferred and improves satisfaction, while also checking safety. Participants will receive their usual cance…

This study looks at whether people with certain cancers prefer getting their immune therapy as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) or through a needle in a vein (intravenous). About 880 adults who are already eligible for standard treatments like nivolumab or pembrolizumab will …

This study tests whether EMLA numbing cream can reduce pain from Technetium 99 injections used in lymphoscintigraphy, a standard mapping procedure for skin cancers like melanoma. About 100 adults with skin cancer will receive either EMLA cream or a placebo before the injection. T…

This study tracks 70 skin cancer patients to see how long it takes to get insurance approval for off-label neoadjuvant therapy (treatment before surgery). Researchers will measure approval times, out-of-pocket costs, and whether delays lead to worse surgical outcomes. The goal is…

This study tests whether taking high-dose vitamin D for 6 days before photodynamic therapy (PDT) can improve the immune system's ability to fight nonmelanoma skin cancer. About 54 adults scheduled for Mohs surgery will be randomly assigned to vitamin D or placebo. Researchers wil…

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 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 looks at anal cancer risk in men who have sex with men (MSM) who take PrEP to prevent HIV. Researchers want to find out how common high-grade anal lesions are, how well anal swabs detect them, and how these lesions affect quality of life. About 296 participants will an…

This study aims to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that analyzes skin damage (dermatoheliosis) around a melanoma scar to predict whether a patient will respond to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy. Researchers will collect photos and medical data from 700 adults with adva…

This study aims to collect health information from 12,000 adults with lung or other chest cancers. Researchers want to understand why some people respond better to treatment than others, even when their cancer stage is the same. By gathering data from routine care, they hope to i…

This study compares pain sensitivity between 40 oral cancer patients and 40 healthy volunteers using pressure and tongue-stretch tests. Researchers aim to understand how nerve cells called Schwann cells contribute to oral cancer pain. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather …