Scientists hunt for biomarkers to personalize head and neck cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT07211139

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

Summary

This study is analyzing blood and tumor samples from 30 people with advanced head and neck cancer who are receiving standard immunotherapy plus chemotherapy. The goal is to find biological markers that can predict who will respond well to treatment. By understanding changes in the tumor and immune system, researchers hope to develop more personalized treatment strategies in the future.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

immune checkpoint inhibitors and cytotoxic chemotherapy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors identify which head and neck cancer patients are most likely to benefit from immunotherapy, leading to more personalized and effective treatment plans.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage exploratory study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It focuses on understanding biomarkers rather than testing a new treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HEAD AND NECK CANCER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Samsung Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, Seoul, 06351, South Korea