New drug cocktail aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery

NCT ID NCT07550972

First seen Apr 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether combining two drugs, pertuzumab and lenvatinib, can shrink advanced head and neck cancers before surgery. About 30 adults with newly diagnosed, locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma will receive the drug combination before their operation. The goal is to see if this approach improves the chance of eliminating the tumor completely.

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Locations

  • Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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