New drug combo aims to boost head and neck cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT06110195

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested a new drug called xevinapant combined with chemotherapy and radiation for people with head and neck cancer who cannot take the standard drug cisplatin. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the combination works. The study was stopped early, but the results may help design future trials.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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