Scientists hunt for clues to predict who benefits from head and neck cancer drug
NCT ID NCT04603248
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 50 people with advanced head and neck cancer that had stopped responding to chemotherapy. Researchers gave them the drug nivolumab and analyzed their tumors and blood to find biological markers that could predict who would respond best. The goal was to improve patient selection for this treatment, since not everyone benefits from it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nivolumab
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors identify which head and neck cancer patients are most likely to benefit from nivolumab, making treatment more personalized and effective.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, exploratory study (50 people) focused on finding biomarkers, not proving a new treatment works. The results may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yonsei Severance Hospital
Seoul, South Korea
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