Experimental cocktail aims to tackle recurrent head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT05526924
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-phase trial tests a combination of two newer drugs (tislelizumab and pamiparib) plus standard chemotherapy and re-radiation in 30 people whose head and neck cancer has come back. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants will be followed for years to see how long the cancer stays under control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tislelizumab, pamiparib, hydroxyurea, fluorouracil, and radiation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people whose head and neck cancer has returned after prior therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 30 participants, focused on safety and dosing. It is too small and early to know if the combination will be effective or safe for broader use.
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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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The University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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