New drug combo aims to shrink mouth cancer before surgery
NCT ID NCT06448026
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether giving two drugs, cemiplimab and cetuximab, before salvage surgery can help control recurrent oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. The study involves 17 adults whose cancer has returned at least 3 months after prior treatment. Researchers will monitor safety and side effects.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cemiplimab and cetuximab
What this could lead to
If it works, this combination could help shrink tumors before surgery, potentially improving outcomes for people with recurrent mouth cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 17 participants. The drugs may cause side effects, and results may not apply to all patients.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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