New drug combo shows promise for tough head and neck cancers

NCT ID NCT05252429

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests a combination of two drugs, docetaxel and pembrolizumab, in 27 people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors and help people live longer. Participants had not received chemotherapy for their advanced cancer before.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hokkaido University Hospital

    Sapporo, Hokkaido, 0608648, Japan

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