New combo therapy offers hope for head and neck cancer patients who Can't take chemo

NCT ID NCT07333274

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding the targeted drug nimotuzumab to standard radiation therapy helps people with advanced head and neck cancer live longer without the cancer growing or spreading. It is for patients who cannot receive platinum-based chemotherapy. About 335 adults will be randomly assigned to get radiation alone or radiation plus nimotuzumab. The main goal is to see if the combination improves the chance of staying cancer-free for two years.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Shandong First Medical University Affiliated Cancer Hospital

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    Shandong, Province, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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