New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat head and neck tumors

NCT ID NCT07346196

First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding fianlimab to standard cemiplimab and chemotherapy can better shrink advanced head and neck cancers. About 90 adults with HPV-positive or HPV-negative disease will receive either the two-drug or three-drug combination before radiation. The goal is to see which approach leads to more tumor shrinkage and better long-term control.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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