Could a Two-Drug punch before surgery shrink head & neck tumors?

NCT ID NCT06980038

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug (CDX-1140) to a standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) before surgery can shrink advanced head and neck cancers more than the immunotherapy alone. About 44 people with stage III-IV head and neck cancer will receive either the combo or the single drug for a short time before their planned surgery. The main goal is to see if the combo leads to a major reduction in viable tumor tissue and is safe.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carcinoma head and neck squamous cell carcinoma hypopharynx squamous cell carcinoma laryngeal neoplasm laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma Mouth Neoplasms nasal cavity squamous cell carcinoma nasopharyngeal carcinoma oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma skin squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

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Contacts and locations

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  • Emory University Hospital Midtown

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States

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  • Ochsner Medical Center Jefferson

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    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121, United States

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  • UC Irvine Health/Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

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    Orange, California, 92868, United States

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  • UCI Health - Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care

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    Irvine, California, 92612, United States

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  • University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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  • VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

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    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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