New combo therapy shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
NCT ID NCT04454489
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested a new approach for people with advanced or recurrent head and neck cancer that cannot be cured with standard treatments. It combined a special type of radiation called quad-shot radiotherapy with immunotherapy drugs to help the immune system fight the cancer. The goal was to see if this combination could shrink tumors and be safe. 21 people took part in this early-phase study.
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Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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