Triple threat: vaccine, immunotherapy, and Chemo-Radiation take on HPV head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT04369937
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tests a new treatment for a type of head and neck cancer caused by HPV. It combines a vaccine that targets the cancer cells, an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), and standard chemo-radiation. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the cancer and prevent it from coming back. The study involves 18 adults with newly diagnosed, intermediate-risk disease.
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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