New combo therapy shows promise for tough head and neck cancers

NCT ID NCT00494182

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a three-drug combination (sorafenib, carboplatin, and paclitaxel) in 48 people with head and neck cancer that has spread or returned. The goal is to see how well the treatment shrinks tumors and delays cancer growth. Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis and meet specific health criteria.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck squamous cell carcinoma hypopharynx squamous cell carcinoma laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma metastatic squamous cell carcinoma oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States