New drug shows promise in shrinking head and neck tumors before surgery
NCT ID NCT05312710
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests an oral drug called APG-157 given before standard treatment (surgery or radiation) for people with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and improve outcomes. About 24 adults with early to advanced stage cancer will take the drug for a short time, then have scans and biopsies to measure changes.
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Locations
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University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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VAGLAHS, West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90073, United States