Immunotherapy after second surgery shows promise for head and neck cancer

NCT ID NCT03355560

First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested the drug nivolumab in 39 people with head and neck cancer who had already received radiation and then had a second surgery to remove remaining cancer. The goal was to see if nivolumab is safe and helps control the disease after surgery. Participants received nivolumab for up to a year, and researchers tracked side effects and cancer outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karmanos Cancer Institute

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

  • UC Health

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

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