New combo therapy aims to tame head and neck cancer with fewer side effects

NCT ID NCT01612351

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested a personalized three-step treatment for head and neck cancer that combines chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce harmful side effects while still effectively controlling the disease. Forty adults with previously untreated cancer took part, and the treatment was adjusted based on how each person responded.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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