Promising combo therapy for recurrent head and neck cancer enters human trials

NCT ID NCT07213934

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether combining radiation therapy (either standard X-ray or proton beam) with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) before surgery is safe and effective for people with recurrent head and neck cancer. About 40 participants will receive the combination treatment, then undergo surgery to remove their tumor. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors more than current treatments and improve long-term outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States

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