New drug duo aims to supercharge immune attack on head and neck tumors before surgery

NCT ID NCT07455032

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether adding an experimental drug (CADI-05) to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) can help the immune system better fight advanced head and neck cancer before surgery. About 22 adults with resectable, locally advanced disease will receive both treatments for 5 weeks, then undergo surgery. Researchers will monitor side effects and check tumor response in removed tissue.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States

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  • Temple University Hospital

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    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States

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