New drug combo shows promise in head and neck cancer trial

NCT ID NCT02308072

First seen May 24, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tested the safety of adding olaparib to standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Sixteen patients took part to find the best dose and see how well they tolerated the combination. The goal was to control the disease, not cure it, and patients were monitored closely for side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

    London, United Kingdom

  • University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    London, United Kingdom

  • Velindre Cancer Centre

    Wales, CF14 2TL, United Kingdom

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms head and neck squamous cell carcinoma squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.