New drug combo aims to boost chemo for head and neck cancer

NCT ID NCT02997332

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This early-phase trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU) is safe for people with advanced head and neck cancer that hasn't spread. The study involved 14 adults under 75 with good performance status. The goal was to find the best dose and check for side effects, with the hope of improving treatment outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gustave Roussy

    Villejuif, Val de Marne, 94805, France

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